South Korea to Lead New ISO Drone Cybersecurity Working Group

South Korea will lead a newly established International Organization for Standardization (ISO) working group on drone cybersecurity, which will oversee the development of international standards in the field.

Department of War Suspends CMMC Phase II Certification Requirements

The United States Department of War (DoW) has suspended Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Phase II requirements before they became mandatory, launching a 60-day review of the program that could lead to significant changes in how cybersecurity requirements are applied to defense contractors.

Kuehne+Nagel Earns ESG Recognition Backed by Four Certifications

Global logistics and supply chain company Kuehne+Nagel has received Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Recognition from DNV,

NIST Pilot Program Aims to Accelerate Aerospace Manufacturing and Critical Minerals Supply Chains

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has announced a new pilot program aimed at accelerating advanced manufacturing technologies in aerospace component production and the domestic critical minerals supply chain.

China Introduces First Commercial Space Standards System Covering Full Industry Chain

The China National Space Administration (CNSA) and the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) have released the Commercial Space Standard System (Version 1.0), China’s first structured framework to guide the country’s growing private space sector. 

SA MP 285 Publication Aligns Australia with European Space Standards

Standards Australia has released SA MP 285:2025, a new Miscellaneous Publication that endorses the suite of standards, handbooks, and technical memoranda developed by the European Cooperation for Space Standardization (ECSS).

CCSI Airport First in World to Earn BSI BIM Kitemark for Digital Design and Construction

Chaudhary Charan Singh International (CCSI Airport) in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India, has become the first airport in the world to receive the BSI Kitemark for Building Information Modelling (BIM) Design and Construction.

CQC Issues ISCC CORSIA Certificates to Two China Aviation Fuel Units

China Quality Certification Center (CQC) has issued ISCC CORSIA certification to two subsidiaries of China Aviation Oil,

Tuzla International Airport Receives Unlimited EASA Certification

Tuzla International Airport has officially been awarded permanent certification from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), confirming its full compliance with European aviation laws and practices.

ANSI May 2025 Report Maps Progress and Gaps in Drone Safety Standards

The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) has released the May 2025 Gaps Progress Report to track the standardization status for unmanned aircraft systems (UAS).

ANAB Gains Global Recognition for Aerospace Quality Accreditation

The ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) has expanded its international recognition under the International Accreditation Forum (IAF) multilateral recognition agreement (MLA) to include the aerospace industry’s IAQG ICOP sub-scope, as of April 23, 2025.

Singapore to Unveil New Aerospace Additive Manufacturing Standard at March Event

Singapore Manufacturing Federation-Standards Development Organisation (SMF-SDO) and Enterprise Singapore will unveil SS 708:2024, a new standard on additive manufacturing for aerospace, at a launch event on March 26, 2025.

ISO 20001 Set for Publication as First Food Loss and Waste Management Standard

ISO 20001, the world’s first ISO management system standard dedicated to food loss and waste reduction, is scheduled for publication on September 29, 2026, marking the International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste.

Upcoming ISO/UNDP 53001 Sets First Management System Requirements for the SDGs

ISO/UNDP 53001, set for publication in September 2026, will provide the first management system requirements specifically for organizations seeking to manage and improve their contribution to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

VDA Releases VDA 5.4 Draft for Fastening Measurement Tools

The Quality Management Center of the German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA QMC) has released VDA 5.4, Interface for measuring tools in fastening technology, as a Yellow Volume for industry feedback.

ISO/CASCO Clarifies: ISO/IEC 17025 Does Not Require Labs to Treat Accreditation Bodies as Suppliers

The maintenance group of the International Organization for Standardization’s Committee on Conformity Assessment (ISO/CASCO) has clarified that ISO/IEC 17025:2017 does not require laboratories to treat their accreditation bodies as external service providers subject to the standard’s supplier controls.

JFS-C Standard Version 3.2 Gains GFSI Recognition Under 2024 Benchmarking Requirements

The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) has recognized JFS-C Standard Version 3.2 from the Japan Food Safety Management Association (JFSM) against its 2024 Benchmarking Requirements.

21st International Standards Olympiad Held in Korea

The 21st International Standards Olympiad brought together 105 middle-and high-school students from 11 countries in the Republic of Korea for a three-day competition and hands-on experience with international standardization.

ISO Environmental Management Committee Seeks Global Input for 2027-30 Plan

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) Technical Committee 207 (ISO/TC 207), Environmental management, has launched a global consultation to help set its priorities for 2027-30.

DIS Ballot for ISO 30401 Knowledge Management Revision Closes September 17

ISO 30401, the international standard for knowledge management systems, is currently at the Draft International Standard (DIS) stage, with voting on the proposed second edition due to close September 17, 2026.

IFS Publishes PPWR White Paper and Launches Self-Assessment as EU Rules Take Effect

International Featured Standards (IFS) has published a new PPWR white paper and launched a self-assessment tool as the first requirements of the European Union’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) took effect on August 12, 2026.

ISO 22000 Draft Approved With 98% Support, Comments Review Set for November

The revision of ISO 22000, the international standard for food safety management systems, has cleared its Draft International Standard (DIS) ballot with 98% positive votes.

ISO Approves Blockchain-as-a-Service Standard Project

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has approved ISO 25904, a new standard project to establish a common technical framework and functional requirements for Blockchain-as-a-Service (BaaS) platforms.

IATF 16949 Second Edition Expected in Mid-2027 With Five Priorities Set

IATF 16949 is expected to reach its second edition in mid-2027, with five priorities set for the revision.