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ANAB Launches QAEP to Evaluate Credibility and Effectiveness of Quality Assurance Schemes
ANAB Launches QAEP to Evaluate Credibility and Effectiveness of Quality Assurance Schemes
The ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) has launched the Quality Assurance Evaluation Program (QAEP),
ANSI Outlines Implementation Plan for U.S. Standards Strategy 2025
ANSI Outlines Implementation Plan for U.S. Standards Strategy 2025
The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) has outlined how it will move the U.S. Standards Strategy 2025 (USSS) into implementation,
ASCET Report Flags Gaps In Quantum Standards, Definitions And Benchmarking
ASCET Report Flags Gaps In Quantum Standards, Definitions And Benchmarking
Gaps in definitions and performance benchmarks are slowing the development and adoption of quantum technologies,
ANSI Invites Experts To Lead U.S. TAG For Automation Standards
ANSI Invites Experts To Lead U.S. TAG For Automation Standards
The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) is inviting experienced automation professionals to consider leadership roles in the U.S. Technical Advisory Group (TAG) to ISO/TC 184/SC 4, which contributes to international standards for automation systems and industrial data.
NIST Announces 2025 Baldrige National Quality Award Recipients
NIST Announces 2025 Baldrige National Quality Award Recipients
Two U.S. health care organizations have been selected to receive the 2025 Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award, the nation’s only presidential honor for performance excellence. 
ANSI And BSB Introduce ANSI Bharat Compliance Platform For Indian Market
ANSI And BSB Introduce ANSI Bharat Compliance Platform For Indian Market
The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and BSB Edge, a compliance technology company serving regulated industries in India,
Zaire Garcia Wins Terry Burgess Assessor of the Year Award
Zaire Garcia Wins Terry Burgess Assessor of the Year Award
Zaire Garcia has won the Ninth Annual Terry Burgess Assessor of the Year Award from the ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) for his leadership in assessments and strong commitment to mentoring others.
ANAB Seeks National Experts For Personnel Credentialing Committees
ANAB Seeks National Experts For Personnel Credentialing Committees
The ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) is inviting nominations for two national committees that oversee personnel certification and certificate accreditation.
Winter Issue of ANSI in China Newsletter Highlights 2025 Developments
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
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,
Baldrige Performance Excellence Program Transitions to Two Private-Sector Partners
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.
NIST Invites Comments on Guide Connecting Cybersecurity, ERM and Workforce Planning
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,

Global News

ISO 9001 Revision Moves to FDIS Stage as Early Analysis Questions Scope of Changes
ISO 9001 Revision Moves to FDIS Stage as Early Analysis Questions Scope of Changes
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has confirmed that the revision of ISO 9001 has entered the Final Draft International Standard (FDIS) stage, marking the last step before publication.
DIN to Lead ISO IEC Joint Technical Committee 5 on Digital Product Passport Standards
DIN to Lead ISO IEC Joint Technical Committee 5 on Digital Product Passport Standards
Following an initiative by the German Institute for Standardization (DIN) and the German Commission for Electrical, Electronic & Information Technologies (DKE),
ANSI/TIA-942 Addendum Targets AI Data Center Cooling and High-Density Needs
ANSI/TIA-942 Addendum Targets AI Data Center Cooling and High-Density Needs
The Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA) is developing a new addendum to the ANSI/TIA-942 data center standard to address the growing demands of artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure.
IATF Introduces Mandatory Auditor Training for Corporate Scheme Audits
IATF Introduces Mandatory Auditor Training for Corporate Scheme Audits
The International Automotive Task Force (IATF) has approved a new mandatory training module to strengthen how auditors assess organizations certified under corporate audit schemes for IATF 16949.
ISO/TS 19384 Sets First Standard for Digital Service Excellence
ISO/TS 19384 Sets First Standard for Digital Service Excellence
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has released ISO/TS 19384:2026,
FSSC Issues Five Sector-Specific Guides for Development Program Implementation
FSSC Issues Five Sector-Specific Guides for Development Program Implementation
The Foundation for Food Safety Certification (FSSC) has published five sector-specific guidance documents to support organizations using the FSSC Development Program,
ISO 14001 Fourth Edition Officially Released
ISO 14001 Fourth Edition Officially Released
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published ISO 14001:2026, marking the release of the fourth edition of the world’s most widely used environmental management systems standard. 
Global ACI Introduced: IAF and ILAC Successor Presents New Identity
Global ACI Introduced: IAF and ILAC Successor Presents New Identity
A new international accreditation body, Global Accreditation Cooperation Incorporated, has introduced a new identity as Global ACI, including a logo and communication channels after starting operations on January 1, 2026.
ISO 17067 Revision Expands Conformity Assessment Schemes
ISO 17067 Revision Expands Conformity Assessment Schemes
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) Committee on Conformity Assessment (CASCO) is revising ISO/IEC 17067 to expand its scope from product certification to a broader framework for conformity assessment schemes.
ISO Establishes Working Group on Environmental and Social Impact Data in Agrifood Systems
ISO Establishes Working Group on Environmental and Social Impact Data in Agrifood Systems
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has set up a new working group under ISO/TC 347 to develop a standardized way to record and share data on environmental and social impacts across agrifood supply chains.
European AI Standard for Computer Vision prEN 18281 Enters Public Enquiry
European AI Standard for Computer Vision prEN 18281 Enters Public Enquiry
A European draft standard, prEN 18281, for evaluating AI systems that analyze images and video has entered public enquiry, setting out how such systems should be assessed as part of the broader framework supporting the EU AI Act.
Work Begins on IEC 60601-1 Medical Electrical Equipment Safety Standard Update
Work Begins on IEC 60601-1 Medical Electrical Equipment Safety Standard Update
The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) has begun work on updating IEC 60601-1, the core standard for the safety and essential performance of medical electrical equipment.
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