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How AFDO Review Service Speeds Up Retail HACCP Plan Approvals
The Association of Food and Drug Officials (AFDO), a nonprofit association focused on food safety and regulatory collaboration, offers a national Retail HACCP Plan Review Service to help streamline approvals of specialized food processes.
FDA Aligns U.S. Device Rules With ISO 13485, Replaces QSR With QMSR
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has replaced its long-standing Quality System Regulation (QSR) with the new Quality Management System Regulation (QMSR), changing the legal framework for quality management in the U.S. medical device sector.
Winter Issue of ANSI in China Newsletter Highlights 2025 Developments
The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) has released the Winter 2025 edition of the ANSI in China Newsletter, outlining recent standards, policy, and regulatory developments linked to U.S. and China engagement.
Baldrige Foundation Announces 2026 Leadership Award Recipients
The Foundation for the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award has announced the 2026 recipients of its Leadership Awards,
Canada Sets CSA Z14090 Climate Adaptation Standard Based On ISO 14090
Canada has a new standard, CSA Z14090:25, designed to help organizations address climate change risks.
NIST Releases Draft on How Cybersecurity Programs Can Adapt to Artificial Intelligence
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has released a preliminary draft that explains how organizations can adapt their cybersecurity programs to the growing use of artificial intelligence.
USPTO Creates Standard-Essential Patent Working Group Amid Licensing Disputes
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has created a new Standard-Essential Patent Working Group as disputes continue over how patented technologies built into technical standards are licensed and enforced.
Baldrige Performance Excellence Program Transitions to Two Private-Sector Partners
Beginning with the 2026 award cycle, most operational responsibilities for the Baldrige Performance Excellence Program will shift to two private-sector organizations, while federal authorities retain ownership and oversight of the framework and award process.
SCC Expands Accreditation to Support EU Forest Protection Rules
The Standards Council of Canada (SCC) now allows certification bodies to apply for accreditation to deliver due diligence system modules linked to the European Union’s forest protection rules.
Canada Invites Experts to Join Global Work on Menstrual Product Standards
Canada, through the Standards Council of Canada (SCC), is inviting national experts to help develop international standards for menstrual products by joining ISO Technical Committee 338.
NIST Invites Comments on Guide Connecting Cybersecurity, ERM and Workforce Planning
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has released the draft Special Publication 1308 2pd,
ANSI Sets Schedule for 2026 Standards Action Updates
The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) has released its 2026 Standards Action publishing calendar,Global News
FSC Launches Normative Newsfeed For Clearer Requirements Updates
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has introduced a new Normative Newsfeed to make updates to its requirements easier to track and understand.
OECD Report Links Standards To More Effective Regulation
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has released a report examining how governments can improve regulation by making better use of standards, measurement, and assurance systems, known as quality infrastructure (QI).
ISO 9000 Revision Reaches Final Draft Stage, Publication Expected In May 2026
The revision of ISO 9000, the international standard that defines the basic concepts and vocabulary of quality management, has reached the Final Draft International Standard (FDIS) stage, the final step before publication.
ISO and IEC Form JTC 5 Committee on Digital Product Passport Standards
A new international standards committee has been created to develop standards for digital product passports (DPPs), systems designed to share key product information across the entire lifecycle and improve transparency and circular economy practices.
Third Edition of ISO 22301 Business Continuity Standard Enters Development
The next revision of ISO 22301, the international standard for business continuity management systems (BCMS), has moved into development.
Global Accreditation Cooperation Incorporated Launches Website
Global Accreditation Cooperation Incorporated has launched its new official website, providing a central online platform for the organization that became the single global body for international accreditation cooperation.
Cradle to Cradle Certified Version 5 Released With Stronger Focus On Measurable Product Requirements
The Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute (C2CPII) has released Version 5 of the Cradle to Cradle Certified standard,
IEC 63372 Establishes Method For Measuring Carbon Footprint And Avoided Emissions In Electronics
The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) has published IEC 63372,
IFAN Launches Podcast Highlighting Perspectives Of Standards Users
The International Federation of Standards Users (IFAN), a global organization representing the interests of standards users, has launched a podcast aimed at sharing the experiences of organizations and professionals who use standards in their work.
ISO 25859 for Thermophilic Microorganisms in Dairy Under Development
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) is developing ISO 25859, a new international standard that will define how microorganisms that grow at high temperatures are counted in milk and dairy products.
ISO 14001 Final Draft Approved For Publication
The Final Draft International Standard (FDIS) of ISO 14001 has been approved, paving the way for publication in mid April.
