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USA Replaces AI Safety Institute With New CAISI To Promote Innovation
USA Replaces AI Safety Institute With New CAISI To Promote Innovation
The Trump administration is replacing the U.S. AI Safety Institute (AISI) with the newly formed Center for AI Standards and Innovation (CAISI).
ANSI May 2025 Report Maps Progress and Gaps in Drone Safety Standards
ANSI May 2025 Report Maps Progress and Gaps in Drone Safety Standards
The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) has released the May 2025 Gaps Progress Report to track the standardization status for unmanned aircraft systems (UAS).
ANAB Gains Global Recognition for Aerospace Quality Accreditation
ANAB Gains Global Recognition for Aerospace Quality Accreditation
The ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) has expanded its international recognition under the International Accreditation Forum (IAF) multilateral recognition agreement (MLA) to include the aerospace industry’s IAQG ICOP sub-scope, as of April 23, 2025.
Cleaner Homes, Stronger Batteries: New ASTM Standard for battery-powered cleaning devices
Cleaner Homes, Stronger Batteries: New ASTM Standard for battery-powered cleaning devices
ASTM International is developing a new standard to improve how battery-powered cleaning devices  are tested in real-world conditions.
Canada–US Standard Sets Clear Method to Measure Hydrogen's Environmental Impact
Canada–US Standard Sets Clear Method to Measure Hydrogen's Environmental Impact
A new binational standard sets a shared method to report how hydrogen is made and how much carbon is released in the process.
FDA Extends Deadline for Front-of-Package Nutrition Label Proposal
FDA Extends Deadline for Front-of-Package Nutrition Label Proposal
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has extended the comment period for its proposed front-of-package (FOP) nutrition labeling rule until July 15.
WELL for Residential Certification Brings Holistic Health to Housing
WELL for Residential Certification Brings Holistic Health to Housing
WELL for Residential, developed by the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI), is the first holistic, third-party verified certification program designed specifically to address health and well-being in all types of housing.
ANSI Seeks U.S. Experts to Help Shape Future Automation Standards
ANSI Seeks U.S. Experts to Help Shape Future Automation Standards
The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) is calling for experts to join the U.S. Technical Advisory Groups (TAGs) to ISO Technical Committee 184 and its subcommittees SC 4 and SC 5.
CSQ Opens Public Consultation on Revised Cannabis Safety and Quality Certification Program
CSQ Opens Public Consultation on Revised Cannabis Safety and Quality Certification Program
Cannabis Safety and Quality (CSQ) has launched a public comment period for its newly revised certification program, aiming to simplify the process for cannabis operators across the supply chain.
NEMA Promotes Domestic Production with "Make It American" Certification Program
NEMA Promotes Domestic Production with "Make It American" Certification Program
The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) has introduced the "Make It American" certification program to help buyers identify products and factories meeting rules for domestic content under the Build America, Buy America Act (BABA).
FDA Plans Big Change to Food Safety Oversight by Shifting Inspections to States
FDA Plans Big Change to Food Safety Oversight by Shifting Inspections to States
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is planning to transfer most routine food safety inspections to state-level agencies, a move that could reshape how food safety is monitored across the country.
ANAB Accredits NSF to Certify Sustainable Urban Forest Practices
ANAB Accredits NSF to Certify Sustainable Urban Forest Practices
The ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) has accredited NSF International Strategic Registrations (NSF-ISR) to certify organizations under the Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) Urban and Community Forest Sustainability Standard.

Global News

ISO 54002 Guides Police in Applying ISO 9001 Principles
ISO 54002 Guides Police in Applying ISO 9001 Principles
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published ISO 54002:2025, a new guidance document to help police organizations apply the requirements of ISO 9001:2015 in their operations.
Updated ISO 27701 Now Offers Standalone Privacy Management Certification
Updated ISO 27701 Now Offers Standalone Privacy Management Certification
The 2025 update of ISO 27701 marks a major shift in privacy management, turning the standard into a fully independent, certifiable framework.
Work Begins on FSSC 22000 Version 7
Work Begins on FSSC 22000 Version 7
The Foundation FSSC has started developing Version 7 of the FSSC 22000 certification scheme.
PIC/S and EMA Seek Feedback on Pharmaceutical Quality System in GMP Guide
PIC/S and EMA Seek Feedback on Pharmaceutical Quality System in GMP Guide
The Pharmaceutical Inspection Co-operation Scheme (PIC/S) and the European Medicines Agency (EMA) have launched a joint consultation on
GM and Stellantis Update Customer-Specific Requirements for IATF 16949 Certification
GM and Stellantis Update Customer-Specific Requirements for IATF 16949 Certification
General Motors and Stellantis have both issued updates to their customer-specific requirements (CSRs) under the automotive quality management standard IATF 16949.
Two Decades as Cornerstone of Information Security Management: ISO 27001 Turns 20
Two Decades as Cornerstone of Information Security Management: ISO 27001 Turns 20
The international standard ISO/IEC 27001 has turned 20, continuing to serve as the main global reference for information security management systems (ISMS).
CSQ 2.0 Launched: Cannabis Safety and Quality Certification Revision
CSQ 2.0 Launched: Cannabis Safety and Quality Certification Revision
The Cannabis Safety & Quality (CSQ) organization has launched the finalized CSQ 2.0 Certification Program,
Updated ISO 21001 for Educational Management Moves Focus to Learners and Sustainability
Updated ISO 21001 for Educational Management Moves Focus to Learners and Sustainability
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has released the second edition of its Educational Organizations Management Systems (EOMS) standard, ISO 21001:2025.
First Global Standard for Organizational Biodiversity Action: ISO 17298 Launched in Kigali
First Global Standard for Organizational Biodiversity Action: ISO 17298 Launched in Kigali
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has released ISO 17298, the world’s first international standard to help organizations take measurable and accountable action on biodiversity.
FAO Introduces New Guide on Anticipating Future Food Safety Risks
FAO Introduces New Guide on Anticipating Future Food Safety Risks
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has published a new guide that explains how
Global Climate Reporting Standards and Frameworks Mapped by Datamaran
Global Climate Reporting Standards and Frameworks Mapped by Datamaran
Datamaran, a provider of ESG risk and regulatory intelligence, released an infographic and accompanying report providing a global overview of climate change reporting standards and frameworks.
BRCGS Revamps Online Directory to Enhance Supplier Management
BRCGS Revamps Online Directory to Enhance Supplier Management
The British Retail Consortium Global Standards (BRCGS) has launched an upgraded version of its online Directory, introducing Directory Pro and a new API service to
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