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ANAB Announces Inaugural Conformity Assessment Symposium for 2026
The ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) will host its first Conformity Assessment Symposium (ACAS) on January 19-20, 2026, at the Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center in Orlando, Florida.
Eurofins Introduces GMP Certification Program for Dietary Supplements
Eurofins Healthcare Assurance has launched a new Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) certification program to help dietary and food supplement companies meet U.S. regulatory standards.
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.
Private Brands Increase Market Share, Approach Quarter of Retail Sales
Private brands now account for nearly a quarter- 24% - of retail sales in ten main product sectors, according to recent research by Numerator.
FDA Overhauls ‘Healthy’ Food Labeling with Stricter Criteria
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a final rule updating the criteria for the “healthy” nutrient content claim on food packaging.
ANSI Invited Experts to Shape the Future of Sustainability Standards
The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) called for experts on January 3, 2025, to join a Virtual Technical Advisory Group (VTAG) and contribute to the revision of ISO Guide 82:2019,
Applications Open for 2025 Baldrige Award, the Highest U.S. Honor in Organizational Excellence
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has announced the 2025 Baldrige Award Criteria, signaling the start of the application process for the nation’s highest recognition for organizational performance.
Mariposa Labs Earns ISO 22716 Certification for Cosmetic Manufacturing
Mariposa Labs, a personal care contract manufacturer based in Boise, Idaho, has achieved ISO 22716:2007 certification.
ANSI National Accreditation Board Marks 35 Years of Accreditation Services
The ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) is celebrating its 35th anniversary, reflecting on its development since its founding in 1989 as the Registrar Accreditation Board (RAB).
GLOBALG.A.P. Unveils Social Responsibility Solution for US Farms
GLOBALG.A.P. North America has announced the launch of the updated GLOBALG.A.P. Risk Assessment on Social Practice (GRASP) for US producers.
NIST Announces 2024 Baldrige Awards for Excellence; Five Role Models Recognized
NIST announced five winners of the 2024 Baldrige Awards for Performance Excellence.
ANSI to Host Phase 2 Launch Event for Emerging Tech Standards in Developing Countries
The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) wil host the U.S. launch of an initiative to support standardization in developing countries, with a focus on critical and emerging technologies.Global News
Global Method to Measure Low-Carbon Electricity Defined in PAS 247
A new specification published by the British Standards Institution (BSI), PAS 247, establishes a common method to measure electricity produced by fossil-fuel power plants
ISO 29481 Part Two Defines Practical Digital Communication for BIM
ISO 29481-2:2025 has been officially published, setting out how practical digital communication can be implemented in building information modeling (BIM) and infrastructure projects, as well as in other asset-related use cases across all life cycle stages.
ISO 22544 Sets a Common Vocabulary For Laboratory Design
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published ISO 22544:2025, an International Standard that defines a shared vocabulary for laboratory design to improve clarity and consistency in how laboratories are planned, built, and used.
Upcoming IFS Local Food Safety Check Addresses Needs of Small-Scale Food Businesses
IFS is preparing to introduce IFS Local, a new food safety check designed for small-scale food processing businesses,
A Fresh Fit for Fashion as ISO Launches Global Clothing Size System
A recently published ISO standard, ISO 8559-2:2025, gives the global clothing size system a makeover by replacing national size labels with clear body measurements to support more consistent sizing worldwide.
ISO Publishes Two New Resources on Consumer Voices in AI and Emerging Technologies
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has released two new resources aimed at strengthening the role of consumers in the standardization of artificial intelligence (AI) and other emerging technologies.
ISO/TS 14064-4 Introduced to Support Greenhouse Gas Reporting
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published ISO/TS 14064-4, a new technical specification designed to help organizations apply ISO 14064-1 more consistently when measuring and reporting greenhouse gas emissions.
BRCGS Opens Public Consultation on Consumer Products Issue 5 Draft
BRCGS has opened a public consultation on the draft of Global Standard Consumer Products Issue 5, marking the first full revision of the standard since 2016 and setting the direction for how non-food consumer products will be certified in the coming years.
VDA QMC Introduces Official Certificates for Automotive SPICE Assessments
From January 1, 2026, companies will be able to officially register Automotive SPICE assessment results with the VDA Quality Management Center (VDA QMC) and issue recognized certificates without infringing trademark rules.
ISO 22095 Chain of Custody Standard Under Review With Call for Stakeholder Input
The international ISO 22095:2020 Chain of Custody standard is currently under review, and stakeholders are being invited to share their experience with using the standard.
International Standards Bodies Issue Seoul Statement on Trustworthy AI
International standards organizations have jointly issued the Seoul Statement on Artificial Intelligence, setting out a shared commitment to develop global standards that support safe, inclusive, and trustworthy AI.
