JASANZ Marks 35 Years at Wellington Anniversary Event

The Joint Accreditation System of Australia and New Zealand (JASANZ) celebrated its 35th anniversary with an event at New Zealand's Parliament in Wellington, bringing together partners, government representatives, and members of its accreditation network to mark the milestone. 

JASANZ Celebrates 35 Years Of Accreditation Across Australia And New Zealand

The Joint Accreditation System of Australia and New Zealand (JASANZ) is marking 35 years of providing accreditation that helps ensure products, services, and systems meet recognized standards across Australia, New Zealand, and international markets.

Quality Business Magazine Reaches Ten-Year Milestone With Anniversary Edition

Quality Business, the quarterly membership magazine of the New Zealand Organisation for Quality (NZOQ), has released a special anniversary edition marking ten years since the publication’s first issue in February 2016.

NDIS Commission Revokes JPS Approval After Conflict-of-Interest Breach

The NDIS Commission, the regulator that oversees the safety, quality, and audit requirements of disability service providers in Australia,

First Unified Pacific Regional Standard Coming Soon

Standards Australia (SA) is helping Pacific nations move toward their first unified regional standard, with a draft now open for public comment on Quick Frozen Cassava.

Pacific Islands Standards Committee Endorsed as Regional Standards Body

The Forum Trade Ministerss, representing all member countries of the Pacific Islands Forum,

Medsalv Achieves ISO 13485 Certification in New Zealand and Australia

Medsalv, a healthcare company specializing in remanufacturing single-use medical devices, has achieved certification to ISO 13485 across both New Zealand and Australia. 

JASANZ Opens Applications for 2026 Futures Program to Train Accreditation Leaders

The Joint Accreditation System of Australia and New Zealand (JASANZ) has opened applications for the 2026 Futures Program.

Standards Australia Webinar Prepares Industry for Respiratory Protection Overhaul

A new webinar from Standards Australia highlights what professionals need to know about the coming changes to respiratory protection standards in Australia and New Zealand.

Pacific Islands Set Direction for Regional Quality Policy at Fiji Workshop

The Pacific Regional Quality Policy Inception Workshop was held in Fiji from May 21–23,

New Zealand GAP Scheme Granted IFA v6 Smart Recognition for Fruit and Vegetables

New Zealand GAP has been officially benchmarked equivalent to GLOBALG.A.P. Integrated Farm Assurance (IFA) version 6 Smart for fruit and vegetables, effective April 7, 2025.

JASANZ Begins Accreditation for AI Management Systems Based on ISO 42001

The Joint Accreditation System of Australia and New Zealand (JASANZ) has launched accreditation services under the Artificial Intelligence Management System Scheme (AIMSS) to support trustworthy and responsible AI governance.

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.