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Students Invited to Explore a World Without Standards in ANSI Paper Competition
The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) is reminding high school and college students across the United States to enter its 2025/2026 Student Paper Competition by June 5, 2026.
CPSC Opens Consultation on Counterfeit Safety Certification Marks
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is seeking public comments on counterfeit certification marks used on consumer products,
ANSI and America Makes Report Tracks Progress on 35 Additive Manufacturing Standards Gaps
The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and manufacturing innovation institute America Makes have released a new report on additive manufacturing standards gaps that shows progress on 35 of the 141 gaps identified in their 2023 roadmap.
Spring 2026 ‘ANSI in China’ Newsletter Highlights Standards and Policy Developments
The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) has published the Spring 2026 edition of its ANSI in China Newsletter in English and Chinese.
ANSI Starts National Effort To Align Critical Minerals Standards Across The Supply Chain
The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) has launched a multi-phase initiative to coordinate standards for critical minerals, aiming to strengthen U.S. supply chains and reduce reliance on foreign sources.
Quantum Standards Lag Behind Technology Growth, ASCET Scan Finds
The Advancing Standardization for Critical and Emerging Technologies (ASCET) Center of Excellence (CoE) has found in a new environmental scan that quantum standardization is not keeping pace with rapid technological progress,
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),
Closing The Gap In Process Safety Controls Outside SIS With New ISA Framework
The International Society of Automation (ISA) has introduced ANSI/ISA-84.91.03,
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
Gaps in definitions and performance benchmarks are slowing the development and adoption of quantum technologies,
USDA Campaign Highlights ‘Product of USA’ Label With Full-Origin Requirement
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has begun a national campaign to promote its voluntary “Product of USA” label, now limited to meat, poultry, and egg products fully produced in the United States.
FDA Schedules Town Hall On Risk Based Inspections Under New QMSR Framework
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced a Town Hall on April 1, 2026, to explain how inspections of medical device manufacturers will change under its new Quality Management System Regulation (QMSR), with a focus on a risk-based approach.Global News
Busy Week Brings Four Automotive Quality Updates
It has been a busy week for automotive quality, with four significant updates released for the sector.
ISO 33400:2026 Sets International Vocabulary for Reference Materials
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published ISO 33400:2026, updating the international vocabulary for reference materials (RM) and certified reference materials (CRM).
TIC Council Backs ISO 14019 as Framework for Sustainability Assurance
The International Association for Testing, Inspection and Certification (TIC Council) has published a paper urging policymakers to recognize the ISO 14019 series as the framework for sustainability assurance,
IFS Updates Progress Scoring Guide for Food and Logistics Programs
International Featured Standards (IFS) has updated its Progress Scoring System brochure following the recent launch of IFS Progress Logistics 2.
CQI Announces International Quality Awards 2026 Winners
The Chartered Quality Institute (CQI) announced the winners of the International Quality Awards 2026 during the Quality Live event in London on June 25,
IAQG Centralizes Aerospace Auditor Authentication
The International Aerospace Quality Group (IAQG) has centralized the authentication of aerospace quality management system auditors, replacing the previous network of independent Auditor Authentication Bodies (AABs).
FSC Revised Trademark Standard Takes Effect
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has launched a new online training course to support implementation of its revised trademark standard, FSC-STD-50-001 V3-0, which takes effect on July 1, 2026.
SIS Offers Free Access to ISO 45001 Draft
The Swedish Institute for Standards (SIS) has made the proposed second edition of ISO 45001 - draft available for free download and public review,
ISO/DIS 9002 Ballot Opens for Comment
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has released ISO/DIS 9002 for ballot, opening the international comment period on the revision of the guidance standard for applying ISO 9001.
Public Consultation Opens on ISO 14060, First International Standard for Net Zero Alignment
ISO 14060, the first international standard for net zero alignment, has entered public consultation.
EU Approves EN ISO 15223-1 for Medical Device and IVD Labeling
The European Commission (EC) has approved EN ISO 15223-1, the standard used for symbols on medical device and in vitro diagnostic (IVD) labeling, for use in demonstrating compliance with EU requirements for these products.
