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ANSI Honors 20 Leaders Advancing U.S. Standardization and Conformity Assessment
The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) recognized 20 outstanding professionals for their leadership in standards, conformity assessment, and workforce development during its 2025 Leadership and Service Awards Banquet on October 22.
U.S. Report Tracks Progress on 3D Printing Standards Gaps
America Makes and the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) released the September 2025 Gaps Progress Report,
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.
Standards That Help Tackle the Growing Problem of Trash in Space
As Earth’s orbit becomes increasingly crowded with defunct satellites, rocket parts, and collision fragments, the need for global standards to manage space debris has become urgent.
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.
By Light Earns Cybersecurity CMMC Level 2 Certification Across Enterprise
By Light Professional IT Services has achieved Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level 2 across its entire organization,
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.
New Edition of ANSI/A3 R15.06 Reshapes Safety Rules for Industrial Robots
The Association for Advancing Automation (A3) has released the updated ANSI/A3 R15.06-2025: Industrial Robots and Robot Systems – Safety Requirements,
Learn All About U.S. Standards Strategy: ANSI and CSIS Hosting a Free Panel
The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) will hold a public event on October 17 to discuss the upcoming 2025 U.S. Standards Strategy,
Free ANSI Webinars on Navigating the American National Standards Process
The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) is inviting organizations, standards developers,
ASTM Limits Printing and Sharing of Standards With New Access Rules
ASTM International has begun applying digital rights management (DRM) technology to all standards and documents offered through
IEC Honors Eight Canadian Experts With 1906 Award
Eight Canadian specialists have been recognized by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) with the prestigiousGlobal News
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
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
The new ISO/IEC 27404:2025 standard has been released,
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
The International Federation of Standards Users (IFAN) has released its 2025 International Standards Users Survey, drawing insights from a record 861 organizations worldwide.
IEEE Reveals 2025 Award Winners for Excellence in Standards Development
The IEEE Standards Association (IEEE SA) announced the 2025 recipients of its annual awards, recognizing individuals and groups who made significant contributions to international standards.
IAF and ILAC Replaced at Year End as New Global Accreditation Body Takes Over
The International Accreditation Forum (IAF) and the International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC) will begin dissolution processes on January 1, 2026,
ISO 17620 published to support global biodiversity preservation and sustainable development
A new international standard, ISO 17620:2025, has been published to help ensure that development projects protect, preserve, and enhance biodiversity worldwide.
IATA Launches Integrated Sustainability Program for Airlines
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has introduced the Integrated Sustainability Program (ISP), a comprehensive certification and assessment framework tailored for airlines.
UL Solutions Expands ECOLOGO Certification to Industrial and Energy Equipment
UL Solutions has expanded its ECOLOGO certification program to cover industrial and energy automation equipment, helping manufacturers verify sustainability claims through science-based, multi-attribute standards.
PEFC Launches Consultation on Updated Project Sourcing Standard and Requirements
PEFC International has opened a 60-day public consultation, running from October 24 to December 23, to review proposed updates to its project certification requirements.
