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ANSI Announces AI Register to Improve Transparency of Standards and Assurance Claims
The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) has announced the ANSI AI Register, a new platform designed to make artificial intelligence (AI) standards, certifications, assessments, and assurance claims easier to find, understand, and compare.
ANSI Explores Ways to Reduce Overlap in Supply Chain Standards Work
The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) is exploring a common approach to supply chain management standards to address overlapping work across different industries and technologies.
FCC Set to End Recognizing Product Tests Conducted in China by 2028
The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is proposing to stop recognizing product testing conducted in mainland China and other economies without reciprocal testing agreements with the United States.
ANSI and America Makes Launch Free Database for 3D-Printing Standards
The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and America Makes have launched a free online database to help manufacturers, regulators, and researchers find and track standards for additive manufacturing (AM), also known as 3D printing.
NIST and NIH Seek Input on Future Medical Measurement Standards
The U.S. government is seeking public input on future measurement and standards needs for medical imaging, devices, diagnostics and therapy.
FDA Issues 2026 Food Code With New Requirements for Retail Food Safety
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued the 2026 Food Code, updating its model requirements for food safety in restaurants, retail stores and other food service operations.
ANAB Establishes Scholarship for Emerging Quality and Conformity Assessment Professionals
The ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) has launched a new scholarship for students preparing for careers in quality, safety, accreditation, conformity assessment, laboratory sciences, credentialing and standards development.
USNC Opens 2026–2027 Mentoring Program With New TAG Pilot
The U.S. National Committee of the International Electrotechnical Commission (USNC) is taking applications through September 18 for its 2026–2027 mentoring program for newer professionals working in standards and conformity assessment.
New Baldrige Excellence Framework Introduces Three Organizational Maturity Pathways
The Foundation for the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award (Baldrige Foundation) has released the 2026 Baldrige Excellence Framework for business, nonprofit and government organizations,
SES Invites Entries for 2026 World Standards Day Paper Competition
The Society for Standardization Professionals (SES) is inviting entries for the 2026 World Standards Day Paper Competition, with submissions due September 30.
ANSI Looks for U.S. Participants in Innovative and Retail Logistics Standardization
The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) is looking for U.S. companies and organizations interested in taking part in ISO standardization work through its Technical Committee 344 (ISO/TC 344), Innovative logistics, and its Subcommittee 1 (SC 1), Retail logistics.
NIST Seeks Comments on Customizable AI Evaluation Framework
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has released an initial draft of NIST AI 200-2, The TEVV-Athlon Framework for Evaluating AI Systems, and is seeking comments through October 6, 2026.Global News
Conformity Assessment Schemes Gain Broader Guidance Under ISO/IEC 17067:2026
The second edition of ISO/IEC 17067:2026 has been released, expanding the standard's scope beyond product certification to cover all types of conformity assessment schemes.
ISO 20252:2026 Arrives With Updated Rules for AI and Market Research
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published ISO 20252:2026, introducing updated requirements for market, opinion and social research, with a stronger focus on artificial intelligence (AI), data quality and information security.
With 99% Approval, ISO 9002 Revision Moves Toward Final Draft
The revision of ISO 9002 has moved closer to completion after its Draft International Standard (DIS) received 99% approval.
IT Governance Implementation Gets New Guidance in ISO/IEC 38501-1:2026
ISO and IEC have published ISO/IEC 38501-1:2026, providing guidance on implementing effective governance of information technology (IT).
ISO 37304:2026 Published, Establishing Requirements for Compliance Management Certification Bodies
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) published ISO 37304:2026 on October 16, establishing international requirements for bodies that audit and certify compliance management systems.
Project Performance and Risk Management More Closely Linked in ISO 21508:2026
The second edition of ISO 21508:2026 updates international guidance on measuring project progress and costs through earned value management (EVM).
KSQA Loses AS9100 Accreditation, Transfers Clients to Certification Body Involved in Previous Audit Controversy
K&S Quality Assessments (KSQA) has lost its accreditation to issue AS9100 aerospace quality management system certificates and is transferring affected clients to SCB IAPMO, another certification body previously involved in a controversy over aerospace certification audits.
ISO 22514-7:2026 Revises Methods for Assessing Measurement Process Capability
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published ISO 22514-7:2026, a revised standard for evaluating whether measurement processes are capable of meeting the requirements of specific measurement tasks.
PEFC Seeks Working Group Members for Revision of Three Chain of Custody and Trademarks Standards
The Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) has opened nominations for two working groups tasked with revising three international standards covering forest-based product traceability, certification bodies and trademark use.
IEEE Releases 2863-2026 Recommended Practice for Organizational AI Governance
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) published IEEE 2863-2026 on October 16, 2026, providing guidance for organizations on the responsible, ethical and accountable governance of artificial intelligence (AI).
IATF 16949 Audit Statistics Show Persistent Problems With Corrective Actions and Production Controls
The International Automotive Task Force (IATF) has published updated global statistics on the most common nonconformities identified during third-party certification audits against IATF 16949, the automotive quality management system standard.
