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ANAB Publishes Guidance on Responsible AI Use in Conformity Assessment
The ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) has published GD 1003, guidance on responsible artificial intelligence use by accredited conformity assessment bodies, retaining accountability with the organization using the technology.
ANSI Invites Nominations for 2027 Standards Leadership Awards
The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) has opened nominations for its 2027 Leadership and Service Awards, recognizing individuals and organizations for their contributions to standards development, conformity assessment, and workforce development.
NIST Report Outlines Timeline for Transition to Post-Quantum Cryptography
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has released a finalized report outlining how organizations should transition to post-quantum cryptography (PQC) standards.
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,Global News
ISO 30301 Records Management System Revision Reaches Proof Stage
The revision of ISO 30301, the requirements standard for management systems for records, entered stage 50.20 on November 2, 2026.
ISO/IEC TS 17021-16 Establishes Competence Requirements for Innovation Management Certification
ISO/IEC TS 17021-16:2026 has been published, establishing additional competence requirements for personnel involved in auditing and certifying innovation management systems.
ISO 41012 Facility Management Sourcing Revision Enters Final Approval
The revision of ISO 41012, covering strategic sourcing and the development of facility management agreements, has entered final-draft approval.
ISO Advances Guidance on Ethical Technology Integration and Workforce Wellbeing
Two human resource management standards have entered final approval: ISO/FDIS 30440, addressing the strategic and ethical integration of technology, and ISO/FDIS 30441, covering workforce wellbeing.
ISO/IEC TS 20000-18 Brings Experience Management Into Service Management Systems
ISO/IEC TS 20000-18:2026 has been published, providing guidance on integrating experience management into a service management system based on ISO/IEC 20000-1.
ISO/UNDP 53002 Implementation Guidance Reaches Final Approval
ISO/UNDP 53002, the forthcoming implementation guidance for management systems supporting the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), has reached final-draft approval.
GFSI Opens Consultations on GLOBALG.A.P. and Global Seafood Alliance Programs
The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) has opened public consultations on GLOBALG.A.P. programs and the Global Seafood Alliance’s Seafood Processing Standard Issue 6 against its Benchmarking Requirements Version 2024.
Global ACI Sets Transition Periods for Revised ISO/IEC 17065 and ISO 20387
Global Accreditation Cooperation Incorporated (Global ACI) has agreed transition arrangements for the forthcoming revisions of ISO/IEC 17065 and ISO 20387, alongside decisions extending its international recognition framework to two sustainability-related schemes.
Global ACI and BIPM Sign Agreement Linking Metrology, Accreditation and Digital Transformation
Global Accreditation Cooperation Incorporated (Global ACI) and the International Bureau of Weights and Measures (BIPM) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding linking cooperation on metrology and accreditation with policy coordination and digital transformation.
ISO 14025:2026 Strengthens Verifier Independence and Clarifies When EPDs Can Be Compared
The second edition of ISO 14025 strengthens independence requirements for verifiers of environmental product declarations (EPDs) and clarifies when those declarations can be compared.
ISO 22316 Organizational Resilience Revision Reaches Final Approval
The revision of ISO 22316, the international guidance on organizational resilience, entered stage 50.20 of the final approval process on October 30, 2026.
