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,

Joint Commission Launches Healthcare Cyber Resilience Program With Future Certification Pathway

The Joint Commission, a U.S. healthcare accreditation body, and the American Hospital Association (AHA) have launched a new Cyber Resilience Readiness (CRR) program for healthcare organizations.

Current Standards System at Risk After IBR Court Decisions, ANSI Brief Warns

The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) is warning standards developing organizations (SDOs) that recent US court decisions involving standards incorporated by reference (IBR) could threaten the long-standing system used to fund, maintain, and update voluntary standards.

NIST Pilot Program Aims to Accelerate Aerospace Manufacturing and Critical Minerals Supply Chains

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has announced a new pilot program aimed at accelerating advanced manufacturing technologies in aerospace component production and the domestic critical minerals supply chain.

ISO/IEC 27017:2026 Updates Information Security Controls for Cloud Services

ISO and IEC have published ISO/IEC 27017:2026, an updated international standard providing guidance on information security controls for cloud services.

ISO Seeks Feedback on Draft ISO 56011 for Innovation Management Competencies

ISO/DIS 56011, a draft international standard outlining the knowledge, skills, and behaviors needed to manage innovation effectively, is now open for feedback.

ISO Publishes New Guide on Education About Standardization Around the World

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published Education about Standardization: Perspectives and Practices (PUB100508), a new guide exploring how standards are being integrated into education systems worldwide.

ISO/IEC 9837:2026 Establishes Common Concepts for Systems Resilience

ISO/IEC 9837:2026, a new international standard on systems resilience, provides a common basis for understanding how systems can withstand disruptions, adapt to adverse conditions, and recover from failures.

2026 Deming Prize Winners Announced

The Deming Prize Committee announced the 2026 winners on October 6, recognizing two individuals for their contributions to quality management and four organizations from Japan, India, and Indonesia.

Draft ISO/IEC 42007 Sets Framework for AI Conformity Assessment Schemes

ISO and IEC are developing ISO/IEC DIS 42007, a framework for conformity assessment schemes for artificial intelligence (AI) systems.

ISO Approves Development of Innovation Management Guidance for Startups and SMEs

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has approved a new project to develop innovation management guidance for startups and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

BRCGS Consumer Products Issue 5 Set for Launch at Connect Americas

BRCGS will launch Consumer Products Issue 5 at BRCGS Connect Americas in Nashville on October 13, 2026, introducing a revised certification standard for consumer product manufacturers. Audits against the new edition will begin on June 1, 2027.

GRI Begins Developing Sustainability Reporting Standard for Food and Beverages

The Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) has begun developing a new Sector Standard for food and beverage companies, covering sustainability impacts across their own operations and value chains.

GGN Label Updates Sustainability Claims as EU Rules Begin to Apply

Agraya has updated the sustainability claims used with its GGN label as new European Union rules on environmental marketing began to apply on September 27.

GFSI Seeks Feedback on Freshcare and SQF Programs Under 2024 Requirements

The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) has opened public consultations on Freshcare Food Safety & Quality Standard Edition 5 (2026) and SQF Code Edition 10 for recognition against the GFSI Benchmarking Requirements Version 2024.

ISO 20001:2026 Published as First Food Loss and Waste Management Standard

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published ISO 20001:2026, its first management system standard dedicated to preventing and reducing food loss and waste across the food supply chain.