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Canada Invites Proposals To Strengthen Climate Adaptation Through Standards
Canada Invites Proposals To Strengthen Climate Adaptation Through Standards
The Standards Council of Canada (SCC) is inviting applications for its open call for proposals under the program Advancing Climate Adaptation Through Flexible Standards-Based Strategies and Solutions.
SCC News: Annual Report, Big Anniversary and Latest Newsletter
SCC News: Annual Report, Big Anniversary and Latest Newsletter
The Standards Council of Canada (SCC) marked a week of milestones, releasing its 2024–2025 Annual Report, celebrating its 55th anniversary, and launching the newest edition of its SCC Horizons newsletter.
Canada Seeks Innovative Projects to Advance Data Governance Standards
Canada Seeks Innovative Projects to Advance Data Governance Standards
The Standards Council of Canada (SCC) has launched a new call for proposals to support projects that strengthen Canada’s data governance through standardization strategies and tools.
IEC Honors Eight Canadian Experts With 1906 Award
IEC Honors Eight Canadian Experts With 1906 Award
Eight Canadian specialists have been recognized by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) with the prestigious
Accessibility Standards Canada Launches Databases on Research and Technical Guides
Accessibility Standards Canada Launches Databases on Research and Technical Guides
Accessibility Standards Canada has unveiled two new platforms aimed at making key resources easier to find.
MHM Becomes First SCC-Accredited Body for AI Management Systems
MHM Becomes First SCC-Accredited Body for AI Management Systems
MHM Advisory Ltd. has become the first certification body accredited under the Standards Council of Canada (SCC) AI Management Systems (AIMS) Accreditation Program.
SCC Launches Young Leaders Program for Climate Resilience
SCC Launches Young Leaders Program for Climate Resilience
Canada is launching a new program to empower young people to take the lead on climate adaptation.
Canada to Host ISO/TC 207 Environmental Management Plenary 2025 in Toronto
Canada to Host ISO/TC 207 Environmental Management Plenary 2025 in Toronto
The Standards Council of Canada (SCC) will host the ISO/TC 207 Environmental Management Plenary 2025 in Toronto from October 25 to November 2.
Canada Publishes Guides on Accessible Procurement of Goods and Services
Canada Publishes Guides on Accessible Procurement of Goods and Services
Accessibility Standards Canada and Public Services and Procurement Canada have issued two technical guides that provide step-by-step advice on how to integrate accessibility into procurement.
New Standards for Flood Mapping Aim to Boost Canada’s Climate Resilience
New Standards for Flood Mapping Aim to Boost Canada’s Climate Resilience
Two new flood mapping standards have been introduced to help Canadian communities better manage flood risks caused by extreme weather.
York Region Becomes First in North America Certified Under SFI Urban Forestry Standard
York Region Becomes First in North America Certified Under SFI Urban Forestry Standard
The Regional Municipality of York in Ontario became the first municipality in North America to achieve certification under the Sustainable Forestry Initiative's (SFI) Urban and Community Forest Sustainability Standard.
Canada Opens AI and Data Governance Standardization Hub
Canada Opens AI and Data Governance Standardization Hub
Canada has launched the AI and Data Governance (AIDG) Standardization Hub to help businesses and regulators use artificial intelligence (AI) responsibly, ethically, and effectively.

Global News

Europe Now Conditionally Accepts FDA Inspections Conducted Abroad
Europe Now Conditionally Accepts FDA Inspections Conducted Abroad
The European Medicines Agency (EMA) and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have entered a new stage of cooperation under their Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA) for Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) inspections.
Standards Pavilion Expands at COP30 with Broader Coalition on Climate Policy and Finance
Standards Pavilion Expands at COP30 with Broader Coalition on Climate Policy and Finance
The Standards Pavilion has opened at COP30 in Belém, Brazil, where 21 international organizations are discussing how standards can support measurable climate action.
Germany Heads Most ISO Secretariats But China Rapidly Gains Ground
Germany Heads Most ISO Secretariats But China Rapidly Gains Ground
Germany remains the world’s top country in international standardization, holding 17.1% of all ISO secretariats, according to the 2025 International Standardization Barometer published by the German Institute for Standardization (DIN).
New International Standard in Development for Microbial Cultures and Probiotics
New International Standard in Development for Microbial Cultures and Probiotics
Work has begun within ISO to create a global standard that defines how microorganisms used in food and feed, such as bacteria, yeasts, and fungi, should be characterized and quality assured.
BS 30480 Launched as the World’s First Standard on Suicide Awareness in the Workplace
BS 30480 Launched as the World’s First Standard on Suicide Awareness in the Workplace
The world’s first standard dedicated to suicide awareness and prevention in the workplace, BS 30480, has been released by the British Standards Institution (BSI).
IATF Updates GM Quick Reference Guide on How Auditors Review Scorecard Data.
IATF Updates GM Quick Reference Guide on How Auditors Review Scorecard Data.
The International Automotive Task Force (IATF) has issued an updated GM Scorecard Quick Reference Guide and Screen Images package to align with the latest Rules for Achieving and Maintaining IATF Recognition (6th edition).
GLOBALG.A.P. Gets New IT Platform for Certification and Transparency
GLOBALG.A.P. Gets New IT Platform for Certification and Transparency
GLOBALG.A.P. now operates on a new IT platform developed by Agraya GmbH together with its technology partner osapiens.
ISO 13485 Stays Unchanged as Revision Committee Rejects Annex SL Alignment
ISO 13485 Stays Unchanged as Revision Committee Rejects Annex SL Alignment
The medical device quality management standard ISO 13485 will remain unchanged, as ISO’s Technical Committee in charge, ISO/TC 210, decided not to align it with Annex SL, ISO’s harmonized structure
ISO 14054 Introduces First Global Framework for Natural Capital Accounting
ISO 14054 Introduces First Global Framework for Natural Capital Accounting
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published a new global standard, ISO 14054:2025, to help organizations measure, value, and account for their interactions with nature.
ISO 27404 Sets Global Framework for Cybersecurity Labels on Consumer IoT
Iceland Proposes New ISO Committee for Children’s Rights Management
Iceland Proposes New ISO Committee for Children’s Rights Management
The Icelandic Standards (IST) has submitted a proposal to the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) to establish a new technical committee, ISO/TC on Children’s Rights Management.
IFAN 2025 Survey Finds Cost and Complexity Still Blocking Standards Use
IFAN 2025 Survey Finds Cost and Complexity Still Blocking Standards Use
The International Federation of Standards Users (IFAN) has released its 2025 International Standards Users Survey, drawing insights from a record 861 organizations worldwide.
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