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ANSI Launches Compliance Platform Covering Standards and Regulations
The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) has launched Compliance Solutions,
Modernizing Accreditation: ANAB Launches Digital Technology Initiative and AI Task Force
The ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) has launched its Digital Technology Initiative (DTI) to advance digital transformation across its accreditation services.
USNC Current Summer Edition Highlights Education in Standards
The new Summer 2025 edition of the USNC Current focuses on how education and training can strengthen the standards workforce and prepare future leaders.
NIST Draft Guidelines Target Stronger Software Security
The U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has released Special Publication 1800-44, a draft set of practices aimed at improving security throughout the software development process.
EPA’s WaterSense Program Honored With Ronald H. Brown Standards Leadership Award
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WaterSense Program will receive the Ronald H. Brown Standards Leadership Award,
New HACCP Model Published to Guide Safe Production of Fermented, Salt-Cured, and Dried Foods
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has released a new HACCP model designed to help meat and poultry establishments produce safe ready-to-eat shelf stable fermented, salt-cured, and dried products.
U.S. Standards Strategy 2025 Opens for Public Comment
The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) has released the draft of the 2025 United States Standards Strategy for public review.
National Working Group USA Expands Access to GLOBALG.A.P. Standards
The National Technical Working Group (NTWG) USA has made GLOBALG.A.P. standards more accessible to American producers by tailoring them to local laws and farming practices.
ANSI Seeks Proposals for Interactive Standards Exhibition at Innovation Summit
The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) is calling for proposals to take part in Standards Power Progress, an interactive exhibition at its inaugural Innovation Summit on October 21, 2025, in Rockville, Maryland.
ANSI Names Winners of 2025 Awards for Standards Leadership
The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) has announced the winners of its 2025 Leadership and Service Awards, recognizing 20 individuals for their impact on national and international standardization and certification efforts.
SGS Introduces Services to Support FSMA 204 Food Traceability Compliance
SGS has launched a set of services to help companies prepare for upcoming food traceability requirements in the United States.
FDA Shift to ISO 13485 Makes Live Quality Management System Essential for Medical Devices
Starting February 2, 2026, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will align its Quality System Regulation with ISO 13485:2016, making it the foundation for all medical device market submissions.Global News

United for Impact: ISO Annual Meeting 2025 Heads to Rwanda
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) Annual Meeting 2025 will take place from October 6 to 10 in Kigali, Rwanda,
ISO Establishes Committee to Develop Standards for Event Industry
A new international standards committee, ISO/TC 354, has been created to establish best practices for the global event industry.
Global Standard Publishes Version 4.0 of Requirements for Certification Bodies
The Global Standard has released Version 4.0 of its approval procedure and requirements for Certification Bodies.
IEC Survey Shows Global Citizens Demand Stronger Action on Renewable Energy
The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) has released a new study showing overwhelming public support for a more sustainable future,
ISO and GHG Protocol Join Forces to Create Unified Global Standards for Carbon Accounting
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and the Greenhouse Gas Protocol (GHG Protocol) have announced
IAF and ILAC Publish New Issue of IAF/ILAC A2 for Evaluating Accreditation Bodies
The International Accreditation Forum (IAF) and the International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC) have published a new issue of IAF/ILAC A2:
IFS Introduces Deforestation Check to Support EUDR Compliance
IFS has launched the Deforestation Check Self-assessment to help businesses prepare for the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR).
EA Legal Opinion Confirms GLOBAC Must Amend Statutes for EU Compliance
A legal review commissioned by the European co-operation for Accreditation (EA) has concluded that the planned international body GLOBAC must amend its documents to comply with European Union law.
What to Expect With Revision of Benchmark Aerospace QM Standard as AS9100 Transitions to IA9100
The International Aerospace Quality Group (IAQG) is preparing the release of IA9100, the new quality management standard that will replace AS9100 for aviation, space, and defense.
ISO 27018 Updated to Strengthen Data Protection in Public Cloud Services
The new ISO/IEC 27018:2025 is the third edition of the guideline for protecting personally identifiable information (PII) in public cloud services where providers act as data processors.
OECD Endorses GOTS, Recognizing Its Growing Social Dimension
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has reviewed the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) Version 7.0,