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ANSI Explores Ways to Reduce Overlap in Supply Chain Standards Work
The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) is exploring a common approach to supply chain management standards to address overlapping work across different industries and technologies.
FCC Set to End Recognizing Product Tests Conducted in China by 2028
The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is proposing to stop recognizing product testing conducted in mainland China and other economies without reciprocal testing agreements with the United States.
ANSI and America Makes Launch Free Database for 3D-Printing Standards
The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and America Makes have launched a free online database to help manufacturers, regulators, and researchers find and track standards for additive manufacturing (AM), also known as 3D printing.
NIST and NIH Seek Input on Future Medical Measurement Standards
The U.S. government is seeking public input on future measurement and standards needs for medical imaging, devices, diagnostics and therapy.
FDA Issues 2026 Food Code With New Requirements for Retail Food Safety
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued the 2026 Food Code, updating its model requirements for food safety in restaurants, retail stores and other food service operations.
ANAB Establishes Scholarship for Emerging Quality and Conformity Assessment Professionals
The ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) has launched a new scholarship for students preparing for careers in quality, safety, accreditation, conformity assessment, laboratory sciences, credentialing and standards development.
USNC Opens 2026–2027 Mentoring Program With New TAG Pilot
The U.S. National Committee of the International Electrotechnical Commission (USNC) is taking applications through September 18 for its 2026–2027 mentoring program for newer professionals working in standards and conformity assessment.
New Baldrige Excellence Framework Introduces Three Organizational Maturity Pathways
The Foundation for the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award (Baldrige Foundation) has released the 2026 Baldrige Excellence Framework for business, nonprofit and government organizations,
SES Invites Entries for 2026 World Standards Day Paper Competition
The Society for Standardization Professionals (SES) is inviting entries for the 2026 World Standards Day Paper Competition, with submissions due September 30.
ANSI Looks for U.S. Participants in Innovative and Retail Logistics Standardization
The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) is looking for U.S. companies and organizations interested in taking part in ISO standardization work through its Technical Committee 344 (ISO/TC 344), Innovative logistics, and its Subcommittee 1 (SC 1), Retail logistics.
NIST Seeks Comments on Customizable AI Evaluation Framework
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has released an initial draft of NIST AI 200-2, The TEVV-Athlon Framework for Evaluating AI Systems, and is seeking comments through October 6, 2026.
NIST Opens AI Documentation Draft for Public Comment
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is seeking public comment through September 16 on proposed guidance and templates for documenting AI datasets and models, which it plans to put forward for possible development as an international standard.Global News
ISO 22514-7:2026 Revises Methods for Assessing Measurement Process Capability
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published ISO 22514-7:2026, a revised standard for evaluating whether measurement processes are capable of meeting the requirements of specific measurement tasks.
PEFC Seeks Working Group Members for Revision of Three Chain of Custody and Trademarks Standards
The Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) has opened nominations for two working groups tasked with revising three international standards covering forest-based product traceability, certification bodies and trademark use.
IEEE Releases 2863-2026 Recommended Practice for Organizational AI Governance
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) published IEEE 2863-2026 on October 16, 2026, providing guidance for organizations on the responsible, ethical and accountable governance of artificial intelligence (AI).
IATF 16949 Audit Statistics Show Persistent Problems With Corrective Actions and Production Controls
The International Automotive Task Force (IATF) has published updated global statistics on the most common nonconformities identified during third-party certification audits against IATF 16949, the automotive quality management system standard.
BSI Launches GDAP for Independent Assurance of Gold Dealers
The British Standards Institution (BSI) has launched the Gold Dealer Assurance Programme (GDAP), allowing retail gold dealers and wholesalers worldwide to undergo independent audits against the Gold Dealer Assurance Standard (GDAS), published in August 2026.
ISO/IEC 27090:2026 Published to Address Cybersecurity Threats to AI Systems
ISO and IEC have published ISO/IEC 27090:2026 to help organizations protect artificial intelligence (AI) systems against cybersecurity threats.
IFS Introduces New Training Course for Prospective Food Safety Auditors
International Featured Standards (IFS) has announced a new online course for professionals seeking to become auditors under IFS Food, a certification standard used to assess food manufacturers' safety, quality and production processes.
TNFD Releases LEAP 2.0 with Expanded Guidance on Nature-Related Assessment
The Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) released version 2.0 of its LEAP assessment guidance on October 13, 2026, introducing new and expanded methods for evaluating how organizations depend on and affect nature, and the resulting business risks and opportunities.
RBA Revises VAP Standard With Changes to Supplier Audits and Corrective Actions
The Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) has released version 8.1 of its Validated Assessment Program (VAP) Standard, revising procedures for supplier audits, corrective actions, and assessments of working conditions, environmental practices, and business ethics.
Legal Battle Halts Planned AS9100 Revision
A legal dispute between the International Aerospace Quality Group (IAQG) and SAE International has placed the planned revision of the aerospace quality management standard AS9100 on indefinite hold.
ISO Considering New Committee for Positioning, Navigation and Timing (PNT) Services
The Korean Agency for Technology and Standards (KATS) has proposed establishing a new technical committee within the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) to develop international standards for positioning, navigation and timing (PNT) services.
