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BNQ Unveils New Certification for Recycled Plastic Products
The Bureau de normalisation du Québec (BNQ) now offers certification for companies in the plastics sector under the Canadian standard CAN/BNQ 3840-100.
SCC and A2LA Launch First Dual Accreditation Program for North America
The Standards Council of Canada (SCC) and the American Association for Laboratory Accreditation (A2LA) have introduced a dual accreditation program to help testing and calibration laboratories achieve seamless cross-border compliance.
SCC Pre-Launches AI Management Accreditation Program
The Standards Council of Canada (SCC) has announced the pre-launch of its accreditation scheme for the latest standard in AI management.
IEEE-SA Accredited to Develop National Standards in Canada
The Standards Council of Canada (SCC) has officially accredited IEEE Standards Association (IEEE-SA) to develop national standards, empowering the organization to shape Canadian guidelines.
BNQ Introduces Two New Certification Programs for Compostable Products
The Bureau de Normalisation du Québec (BNQ) has launched two certification programs to ensure products labeled as compostable meet specific standards.
BNQ Unveils Updated Responsible Event Management Standard
If you thought managing events was as simple as picking out a nice venue and hoping for the best, think again. The Bureau de normalisation du Québec (BNQ) released the second edition of its BNQ 9700-253 standard, originally introduced in 2010, which focuses on responsible event management.
New Standard Aims to Open Doors to Everyone in Apprenticeship Programs
The new Canadian Standards Association (CSA) standard CSA Z259.9:2024 is set to make apprenticeship programs more inclusive.
Principles Measuring Impact of Standards on Health and Safety
The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) has released a comprehensive document detailing the principles for measuring the impact of standards on health and safety.Global News
IATF Releases New Updates to Rules 6th Edition and IATF 16949
The International Automotive Task Force (IATF) has approved Stakeholder Communiqué SC-2025-003, announcing new Sanctioned Interpretations and Frequently Asked Questions for both the Rules 6th Edition and the automotive quality standard IATF 16949.
Codex Commission’s 48th Session Confirms Updates Across Core Food Safety Standards
The Codex Alimentarius Commission adopted major changes to international food-safety rules during its 48th session in Rome from November 10 to 14.
ISO 13485 Application Guide, TS 23485, Under Way After Standard Confirmed as Current
A new guide on how to apply ISO 13485 is moving through development shortly after the standard was reconfirmed in its 2016 version (no revision will be done), despite remaining unaligned with the Annex SL structure.
A Different Approach: China Strengthens Oversight of Certification Bodies from 2026
China has issued new regulations that directly target accredited certification bodies that ignore international requirements, and the new rules will take effect on January 1, 2026.
ISO and IEC Develop Global Standard to Embed Ecodesign in Medical Devices
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) are developing a new global standard to formally integrate ecodesign into the development of medical devices.
IFS Releases Updated Guideline for Effective Foreign Body Management
International Featured Standards (IFS) has issued an updated Guideline for an Effective Foreign Body Management,
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).
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.
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
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.
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).
