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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.
NIST Opens AI Documentation Draft for Public Comment
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is seeking public comment through September 16 on proposed guidance and templates for documenting AI datasets and models, which it plans to put forward for possible development as an international standard.
2026 Baldrige Award Enters Site Visit Stage with 13 Finalists
Thirteen U.S. organizations have reached the site visit stage of the 2026 Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award, bringing the process closer to selecting this year’s recipients.
Department of War Suspends CMMC Phase II Certification Requirements
The United States Department of War (DoW) has suspended Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Phase II requirements before they became mandatory, launching a 60-day review of the program that could lead to significant changes in how cybersecurity requirements are applied to defense contractors.
ANSI Integrates Workcred to Strengthen Workforce Credentialing
The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) has integrated Workcred, Inc. into the organization as a new ANSI division, effective July 1, 2026.
NVIDIA Halos AI Systems Inspection Lab Becomes First Accredited Inspection Program for Physical AI Safety
The NVIDIA Halos AI Systems Inspection Lab has become the first accredited inspection program for the safety of physical AI systems after receiving ISO/IEC 17020 accreditation from the ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB).
Biotechnology Standards Fall Short of Industry Needs, ASCET Finds
The Advancing Standardization for Critical and Emerging Technologies Center of Excellence (ASCET) has released a new environmental scan identifying standards gaps and emerging priorities across the biotechnology sector.
ANSI Recognizes 27 Leaders with 2026 Leadership and Service Awards
The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) has announced the 27 recipients of its 2026 Leadership and Service Awards, recognizing contributions to standards development, conformity assessment, and the advancement of the voluntary standards system.
SES Honors Standards Leaders at 2026 Annual Conference in Ottawa
The Society for Standards Professionals (SES) recognized six members of the standards community with awards during its 2026 Annual Conference, held June 2–4 in Ottawa, Canada.
Kwik Trip Wins IAFP Black Pearl Award for Food Safety Excellence
The International Association for Food Protection (IAFP) has named Kwik Trip the recipient of its 2026 Black Pearl Award, recognizing the company's efforts to advance food safety and quality across its operations.
NIST Expands AI Consortium, Invites New Organizations
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has renamed its AI Safety Institute Consortium as the NIST AI Consortium,Global News
ISO 11462-1:2026 Updates Statistical Process Control to Reduce Process Variation
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published ISO 11462-1:2026, updating guidance on statistical process control (SPC) to help organizations improve the stability and capability of their processes.
Codex Sets New Labelling Rules for Multipacks and Outer Packaging
The Codex Alimentarius Commission (CAC) has adopted new requirements for foods sold in multipacks or grouped together in one outer package, clarifying what information must appear on the packaging consumers see when buying the product.
SBTi Net-Zero Standard Version 2.0 Adds New Rules for Corporate Climate Targets, Reporting and Carbon Removals
The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) published Version 2.0 of its Corporate Net-Zero Standard on June 11, introducing new requirements for how companies set climate targets, plan their transition to net zero, report progress and deal with emissions that remain.
CSA Group to Sell Testing and Certification Business to Kiwa
Kiwa and CSA Group have agreed on a deal worth around $1.5 billion for Kiwa to acquire CSA Group’s testing, inspection and certification business, significantly expanding the Dutch company’s presence in North America.
ISO/IEC 25005-1:2026 Creates Common Framework for How Smart Cities Use Data
ISO/IEC 25005-1:2026, published in July, provides a common international framework for how smart cities can make better use of data across urban governance and services.
Global ACI Delays Launch of New MRA Mark Pending Trademark Registration
Global Accreditation Cooperation Incorporated (Global ACI) has paused the launch of its new Multilateral Recognition Arrangement (MRA) Mark while trademark registrations are completed across member economies.
Major Changes Coming to ISO/IEC Standard-Development Rules
ISO and IEC will put a major rewrite of ISO/IEC Directives, Part 1 into effect on October 5, changing the common rules used to develop, maintain and manage international standards and other publications.
ISO 20001 Set for Publication as First Food Loss and Waste Management Standard
ISO 20001, the world’s first ISO management system standard dedicated to food loss and waste reduction, is scheduled for publication on September 29, 2026, marking the International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste.
Upcoming ISO/UNDP 53001 Sets First Management System Requirements for the SDGs
ISO/UNDP 53001, set for publication in September 2026, will provide the first management system requirements specifically for organizations seeking to manage and improve their contribution to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
VDA Releases VDA 5.4 Draft for Fastening Measurement Tools
The Quality Management Center of the German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA QMC) has released VDA 5.4, Interface for measuring tools in fastening technology, as a Yellow Volume for industry feedback.
ISO/CASCO Clarifies: ISO/IEC 17025 Does Not Require Labs to Treat Accreditation Bodies as Suppliers
The maintenance group of the International Organization for Standardization’s Committee on Conformity Assessment (ISO/CASCO) has clarified that ISO/IEC 17025:2017 does not require laboratories to treat their accreditation bodies as external service providers subject to the standard’s supplier controls.
