GLOBALG.A.P. Unveils Social Responsibility Solution for US Farms

GLOBALG.A.P. North America has announced the launch of the updated GLOBALG.A.P. Risk Assessment on Social Practice (GRASP) for US producers.

NIST Announces 2024 Baldrige Awards for Excellence; Five Role Models Recognized

NIST announced five winners of the 2024 Baldrige Awards for Performance Excellence.

ANSI to Host Phase 2 Launch Event for Emerging Tech Standards in Developing Countries

The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) wil host the U.S. launch of an initiative to support standardization in developing countries, with a focus on critical and emerging technologies.

NIST Grants $15 Million to Launch Standardization Center for Critical and Emerging Technologies

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has awarded $15 million to ASTM International to establish a Standardization Center of Excellence.

ANAB Responds to Fraud Claims in Organic Textiles Certification

The ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) has acknowledged concerns over fraudulent activities in organic textiles certification, regarding the ISO/IEC 17065 accreditation.

NIST launches consortium to develop carbon dioxide removal standards

NIST forms carbon dioxide removal consortium to support standards development.

Principles Measuring Impact of Standards on Health and Safety

The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) has released a comprehensive document detailing the principles for measuring the impact of standards on health and safety.

ANSI Publishes Action Brief on IBR Landscape for SDOs

The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) has published an action brief that addresses the current landscape of Incorporation by Reference (IBR) for Standards Developing Organizations (SDOs).

NIST Releases First 3 Finalized Post-Quantum Encryption Standards

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has released the first three finalized post-quantum encryption standards, marking a significant advancement in cybersecurity.

BRCGS Opens Public Consultation for Consumer Products Issue 4

BRCGS has launched a public consultation to revise its Global Standard Consumer Products Issue 4, aiming to gather input from across the industry to improve the standard’s relevance and effectiveness.

GFSI Issues Call for Expert Auditors to Join Phase 2 of Development Effort

The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) has issued an extended call for highly experienced auditors to join the second phase of its Auditor Training and Professional Development (ATPD) governance initiative.

JETI Publishes Key Reports on Metaverse and Intelligent Computing

JETI, the dedicated ISO/IEC advisory group specialized in emerging technologies, has released two reports, focusing respectively on the Metaverse and Intelligent Computing.

As EU Faces US Tariff Risks, Quality Infrastructure Strengthens Economic Integration

An analysis by the Accredia Observatory highlights the risk of new US tariffs on European imports and emphasizes the crucial role of Quality Infrastructure (QI) in safeguarding Europe's integrated economy.

ISO Approves Plan to Develop 56012 Innovation Ecosystem Management Standard

ISO has approved a New Work Item Proposal (NWIP) to develop ISO 56012, a guidance standard on innovation ecosystem management.

Germany Declines to Join New Global Accreditation Organization GLOBAC

On February 26, 2025, the German Accreditation Advisory Board advised the Federal Government that Germany, through its national accreditation body (DAkkS), should not join the newly established Global Accreditation Cooperation (GLOBAC).

BRCGS Releases Module 11 to Align Packaging Standards with tms/HAVI Requirements

BRCGS has introduced Module 11 for its Packaging Materials Issue 7 Standard, developed in partnership with tms/HAVI.

Launch of Global Standards Consultation on PNT (Positioning, Navigation, and Timing)

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) is inviting experts worldwide to participate in an open consultation on Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) services.

First Global Standard for Child-Friendly Services for Victims of Violence Released by ISO

In a historic move, the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has introduced WA 49:2025, the first international guidelines for child-friendly services aimed at supporting victims of violence.

ISO Develops Two Standards for eDNA Analysis in Aquatic Life Research

ISO is developing two international standards to improve the reliability of environmental DNA (eDNA) techniques used to study aquatic life and assess water quality.

Renault Group Updates Quality Requirements for IATF 16949

Renault Group has updated its Customer-Specific Requirements (CSRs) for IATF 16949:2016, effective March 14, 2025.

BRCGS Invites Experts to Join Technical Working Group for Consumer Products Issue 5

BRCGS is calling for industry professionals to join its Technical Working Group (TWG) to help revise the Consumer Products Standard, currently at Issue 4, which was launched in 2016.