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SCC Pre-Launches AI Management Accreditation Program
The Standards Council of Canada (SCC) has announced the pre-launch of its accreditation scheme for the latest standard in AI management.
ANAB Responds to Fraud Claims in Organic Textiles Certification
The ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) has acknowledged concerns over fraudulent activities in organic textiles certification, regarding the ISO/IEC 17065 accreditation.
IEEE-SA Accredited to Develop National Standards in Canada
The Standards Council of Canada (SCC) has officially accredited IEEE Standards Association (IEEE-SA) to develop national standards, empowering the organization to shape Canadian guidelines.
BNQ Introduces Two New Certification Programs for Compostable Products
The Bureau de Normalisation du Québec (BNQ) has launched two certification programs to ensure products labeled as compostable meet specific standards.
BNQ Unveils Updated Responsible Event Management Standard
If you thought managing events was as simple as picking out a nice venue and hoping for the best, think again. The Bureau de normalisation du Québec (BNQ) released the second edition of its BNQ 9700-253 standard, originally introduced in 2010, which focuses on responsible event management.
New Standard Aims to Open Doors to Everyone in Apprenticeship Programs
The new Canadian Standards Association (CSA) standard CSA Z259.9:2024 is set to make apprenticeship programs more inclusive.
NIST launches consortium to develop carbon dioxide removal standards
NIST forms carbon dioxide removal consortium to support standards development.
Principles Measuring Impact of Standards on Health and Safety
The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) has released a comprehensive document detailing the principles for measuring the impact of standards on health and safety.
ANSI Publishes Action Brief on IBR Landscape for SDOs
The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) has published an action brief that addresses the current landscape of Incorporation by Reference (IBR) for Standards Developing Organizations (SDOs).
NIST Releases First 3 Finalized Post-Quantum Encryption Standards
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has released the first three finalized post-quantum encryption standards, marking a significant advancement in cybersecurity.Global News
ISO 54002 Guides Police in Applying ISO 9001 Principles
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published ISO 54002:2025, a new guidance document to help police organizations apply the requirements of ISO 9001:2015 in their operations.
Updated ISO 27701 Now Offers Standalone Privacy Management Certification
The 2025 update of ISO 27701 marks a major shift in privacy management, turning the standard into a fully independent, certifiable framework.
Work Begins on FSSC 22000 Version 7
The Foundation FSSC has started developing Version 7 of the FSSC 22000 certification scheme.
PIC/S and EMA Seek Feedback on Pharmaceutical Quality System in GMP Guide
The Pharmaceutical Inspection Co-operation Scheme (PIC/S) and the European Medicines Agency (EMA) have launched a joint consultation on
GM and Stellantis Update Customer-Specific Requirements for IATF 16949 Certification
General Motors and Stellantis have both issued updates to their customer-specific requirements (CSRs) under the automotive quality management standard IATF 16949.
Two Decades as Cornerstone of Information Security Management: ISO 27001 Turns 20
The international standard ISO/IEC 27001 has turned 20, continuing to serve as the main global reference for information security management systems (ISMS).
CSQ 2.0 Launched: Cannabis Safety and Quality Certification Revision
The Cannabis Safety & Quality (CSQ) organization has launched the finalized CSQ 2.0 Certification Program,
Updated ISO 21001 for Educational Management Moves Focus to Learners and Sustainability
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has released the second edition of its Educational Organizations Management Systems (EOMS) standard, ISO 21001:2025.
First Global Standard for Organizational Biodiversity Action: ISO 17298 Launched in Kigali
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has released ISO 17298, the world’s first international standard to help organizations take measurable and accountable action on biodiversity.
FAO Introduces New Guide on Anticipating Future Food Safety Risks
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has published a new guide that explains how
Global Climate Reporting Standards and Frameworks Mapped by Datamaran
Datamaran, a provider of ESG risk and regulatory intelligence, released an infographic and accompanying report providing a global overview of climate change reporting standards and frameworks.
