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Cleaner Homes, Stronger Batteries: New ASTM Standard for battery-powered cleaning devices
Cleaner Homes, Stronger Batteries: New ASTM Standard for battery-powered cleaning devices
ASTM International is developing a new standard to improve how battery-powered cleaning devices  are tested in real-world conditions.
Canada–US Standard Sets Clear Method to Measure Hydrogen's Environmental Impact
Canada–US Standard Sets Clear Method to Measure Hydrogen's Environmental Impact
A new binational standard sets a shared method to report how hydrogen is made and how much carbon is released in the process.
FDA Extends Deadline for Front-of-Package Nutrition Label Proposal
FDA Extends Deadline for Front-of-Package Nutrition Label Proposal
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has extended the comment period for its proposed front-of-package (FOP) nutrition labeling rule until July 15.
WELL for Residential Certification Brings Holistic Health to Housing
WELL for Residential Certification Brings Holistic Health to Housing
WELL for Residential, developed by the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI), is the first holistic, third-party verified certification program designed specifically to address health and well-being in all types of housing.
SCC Tightens Rules for Accrediting Standards Developers
SCC Tightens Rules for Accrediting Standards Developers
Canada’s national standards body (SCC) has updated the rules used to accredit organizations that develop National Standards of Canada (NSCs).
ANSI Seeks U.S. Experts to Help Shape Future Automation Standards
ANSI Seeks U.S. Experts to Help Shape Future Automation Standards
The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) is calling for experts to join the U.S. Technical Advisory Groups (TAGs) to ISO Technical Committee 184 and its subcommittees SC 4 and SC 5.
CSQ Opens Public Consultation on Revised Cannabis Safety and Quality Certification Program
CSQ Opens Public Consultation on Revised Cannabis Safety and Quality Certification Program
Cannabis Safety and Quality (CSQ) has launched a public comment period for its newly revised certification program, aiming to simplify the process for cannabis operators across the supply chain.
NEMA Promotes Domestic Production with "Make It American" Certification Program
NEMA Promotes Domestic Production with "Make It American" Certification Program
The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) has introduced the "Make It American" certification program to help buyers identify products and factories meeting rules for domestic content under the Build America, Buy America Act (BABA).
FDA Plans Big Change to Food Safety Oversight by Shifting Inspections to States
FDA Plans Big Change to Food Safety Oversight by Shifting Inspections to States
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is planning to transfer most routine food safety inspections to state-level agencies, a move that could reshape how food safety is monitored across the country.
Call for Experts to Help Shape Canada’s Guide for Managing Coastal Areas
Call for Experts to Help Shape Canada’s Guide for Managing Coastal Areas
The Climate Risk Institute (CRI) has invited stakeholders to help develop and review a new Coastal Options Appraisal Guide, aimed at improving how coastal areas across Canada are managed.
ANAB Accredits NSF to Certify Sustainable Urban Forest Practices
ANAB Accredits NSF to Certify Sustainable Urban Forest Practices
The ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) has accredited NSF International Strategic Registrations (NSF-ISR) to certify organizations under the Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) Urban and Community Forest Sustainability Standard.
How ISO 31031 on School Trip Safety Earned SCC’s Joël Marier a Prestigious Award
How ISO 31031 on School Trip Safety Earned SCC’s Joël Marier a Prestigious Award
For his leadership in the creation of a global safety standard for youth and school travel,

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PEFC Launches Project Sourcing Certification for Construction Projects
PEFC Launches Project Sourcing Certification for Construction Projects
The Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) has launched a new Project Sourcing certification program for the construction sector.
Development Begins on ISO 59001 Circular Economy Management Standard
Development Begins on ISO 59001 Circular Economy Management Standard
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has begun development of ISO 59001, a future certifiable management system standard for the circular economy.
ISO 32212 Introduces Net Zero Transition Planning Framework for Finance
ISO 32212 Introduces Net Zero Transition Planning Framework for Finance
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published ISO 32212:2026,
ISO 45010 Workplace Menstruation and Menopause Guidance Advances to Final Approval Stage
ISO 45010 Workplace Menstruation and Menopause Guidance Advances to Final Approval Stage
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has advanced ISO 45010, which provides guidance on menstruation and menopause in the workplace, has advanced to the Final Draft International Standard - FDIS stage.
ISO Considers New Committee for Tunnel Design
ISO Considers New Committee for Tunnel Design
A proposal to create a dedicated ISO technical committee for tunnel design is under consideration.
FSC Invites Feedback on Four Active Consultations
FSC Invites Feedback on Four Active Consultations
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) is inviting feedback on four active consultations.
CQI Launches Knowledge Hub for Quality Professionals
CQI Launches Knowledge Hub for Quality Professionals
The Chartered Quality Institute (CQI) has launched a new Knowledge Hub that brings together quality information, learning resources and industry insights in one place.
July 15 Deadline Nears for GMP+ Certificates Issued by DNV Italy and LL-C
July 15 Deadline Nears for GMP+ Certificates Issued by DNV Italy and LL-C
GMP+ International has warned companies GMP+ Feed certificates issued by DNV Business Assurance Italy S.R.L. or LL-C Certification Czech Republic a.s. that
ISO 9000 and ISO 19011 Revised: New Guidance for Quality and Auditing
ISO 9000 and ISO 19011 Revised: New Guidance for Quality and Auditing
Two cornerstone standards for quality management and auditing have been revised, with the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) publishing new editions of ISO 9000 and ISO 19011.
ISO 9002 Revision Reaches Public Comment Stage
ISO 9002 Revision Reaches Public Comment Stage
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has advanced the revision of ISO 9002 to the Draft International Standard (DIS) stage, opening the project for wider review and feedback.
Global ACI Sets 36-Month Transition for ISO/IEC 17024:2026
Global ACI Sets 36-Month Transition for ISO/IEC 17024:2026
The Global Accreditation Cooperation Incorporated (Global ACI) has established a 36-month transition period for ISO/IEC 17024:2026, the newly revised international standard for bodies that certify individuals.
PAS 96:2026 Updates Food Defence Guidance for Emerging Threats
PAS 96:2026 Updates Food Defence Guidance for Emerging Threats
The British Standards Institution (BSI) has published PAS 96:2026, a fully revised edition of its food defence guide.
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