SCC Launches ISO 14067 Accreditation Scheme for Carbon Footprint Claims

The Standards Council of Canada (SCC) has launched a new Carbon Footprint of Products (CFP) accreditation scheme for bodies that independently validate and verify carbon footprint claims under ISO 14067.

SCC Launches Accreditation Scheme for Beef Without Growth-Enhancing Products

The Standards Council of Canada (SCC) has launched a new accreditation sub-program for certification bodies verifying Canada's Growth Enhancing Product-free (GEP-free) beef program for exports to the European Union.

Quebec Opens Consultation on Good Practices Guide for Public Works

The Bureau de normalisation du Québec (BNQ) has opened a public consultation on draft guide BNQ 9600-100, a new good practices guide intended to help Quebec municipalities use more consistent approaches to public works.

SES Honors Standards Leaders at 2026 Annual Conference in Ottawa

The Society for Standards Professionals (SES) recognized six members of the standards community with awards during its 2026 Annual Conference, held June 2–4 in Ottawa, Canada.

Canada Creates National SMART Network to Shape Future Standards

The Standards Council of Canada (SCC) is establishing a national stakeholder network to help shape Canada's contribution to the IEC and ISO SMART Programme, 

SCC Guide Helps Municipalities Across the Country Apply ISO 14092 Climate Adaptation Standard

The Standards Council of Canada (SCC) has released a new application guide to help municipalities across the country apply ISO 14092:2026 to climate adaptation planning.

Canada Funds STDF Efforts to Strengthen Food Safety Systems in Developing Countries

The Government of Canada is investing about 360,000 US dollars in the Standards and Trade Development Facility (STDF) to help developing countries strengthen food safety, plant health, and animal health systems tied to international trade requirements.

Australia and Canada Open Applications for IEC Young Professionals Programme 2026

Standards Australia (SA) and the Standards Council of Canada (SCC) have opened applications for the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) Young Professionals Programme 2026,

Canada Introduces Level 1 Cybersecurity Certification for Defence Suppliers

The Government of Canada has introduced Level 1 of the Canadian Program for Cyber Security Certification (CPCSC),

Standards Council Of Canada Seeks New Chair To Guide Global Environmental Standards Work

The Standards Council of Canada (SCC) which holds the secretariat for ISO Technical Committee 207 (ISO/TC 207), is recruiting a new Chair for the body responsible for widely used environmental management standards such as the ISO 14000 family.

Canada Sets CSA Z14090 Climate Adaptation Standard Based On ISO 14090

Canada has a new standard, CSA Z14090:25, designed to help organizations address climate change risks.

SCC Expands Accreditation to Support EU Forest Protection Rules

The Standards Council of Canada (SCC) now allows certification bodies to apply for accreditation to deliver due diligence system modules linked to the European Union’s forest protection rules.

ISO 9001:2026 Receives Final Approval Ahead of September Publication

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has approved the final draft of ISO 9001:2026 with overwhelming support, clearing the way for publication of the revised quality management standard, which is expected in September 2026.

Codex Defines When 'May Contain' Allergen Labels Are Justified

New international guidance adopted by the Codex Alimentarius Commission aims to make 'may contain' allergen labels more consistent and trustworthy.

ISO 14025:2026 Brings First Major Update to Environmental Product Declarations in 20 Years

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published ISO 14025:2026, the first major revision of the international standard for Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) since 2006. 

ISO/IEC 27000 Updated With Clearer Guidance for Information Security Standards

ISO and IEC have updated ISO/IEC 27000, the guide to the ISO/IEC 27000 family of information security standards.

AIAG and VDA Publish Global Guide for Better Manufacturing Process Control

A new joint manual from the Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG) and the German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA) establishes a single international approach to monitoring and improving manufacturing processes.

ISO 14001:2026 Transition Deadlines Confirmed

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has confirmed the transition timeline for ISO 14001:2026, 

BIPM Releases First Stable Digital Reference for SI Units

The International Bureau of Weights and Measures (BIPM) has released the first stable version of the SI Reference Point, a digital reference for the International System of Units (SI).

FSSC 22000 Version 7 Incorporates Save Food Packaging Principles

The Foundation FSSC has incorporated aspects of the Save Food Packaging (SFP) Design Principles into FSSC 22000 Version 7 through a partnership with the World Packaging Organisation (WPO) and the Australasian Institute of Packaging (AIP).

VDA Publishes Updated Interpretations for VDA 6.2 Service Audit Standard

The German Association of the Automotive Industry Quality Management Center (VDA QMC) has published Version 2 of the Sanctioned Interpretations (SIs) and Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for VDA 6.2, updating how service organizations in the automotive industry should apply the quality management audit standard.

ISO and IEC Update AI Rules for Standards Development

ISO and IEC have published updated guidance on the use of artificial intelligence in technical committees, defining how AI may be used during the development of international standards. 

BRCGS Updates Packaging Materials Issue 7 Requirements for GFSI Benchmarking 2024

BRCGS has updated the requirements for its Packaging Materials Issue 7 certification scheme to meet the GFSI Benchmarking Requirements 2024.

SIS Opens Draft ISO 9002 for Public Comment

The Swedish Institute for Standards (SIS) has opened public access to the draft version of ISO 9002, allowing organizations and quality professionals to read and comment on the official guidance for applying ISO 9001 before the document is finalized.