New HACCP Model Published to Guide Safe Production of Fermented, Salt-Cured, and Dried Foods

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has released a new HACCP model designed to help meat and poultry establishments produce safe ready-to-eat shelf stable fermented, salt-cured, and dried products.

U.S. Standards Strategy 2025 Opens for Public Comment

The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) has released the draft of the 2025 United States Standards Strategy for public review.

National Working Group USA Expands Access to GLOBALG.A.P. Standards

The National Technical Working Group (NTWG) USA has made GLOBALG.A.P. standards more accessible to American producers by tailoring them to local laws and farming practices.

ANSI Seeks Proposals for Interactive Standards Exhibition at Innovation Summit

The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) is calling for proposals to take part in Standards Power Progress, an interactive exhibition at its inaugural Innovation Summit on October 21, 2025, in Rockville, Maryland.

ANSI Names Winners of 2025 Awards for Standards Leadership

The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) has announced the winners of its 2025 Leadership and Service Awards, recognizing 20 individuals for their impact on national and international standardization and certification efforts.

SGS Introduces Services to Support FSMA 204 Food Traceability Compliance

SGS has launched a set of services to help companies prepare for upcoming food traceability requirements in the United States.

FDA Shift to ISO 13485 Makes Live Quality Management System Essential for Medical Devices

Starting February 2, 2026, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will align its Quality System Regulation with ISO 13485:2016, making it the foundation for all medical device market submissions.

Nelson-Jameson Idaho Distribution Center Earns Perfect Score in First SQF Audit

Nelson-Jameson's distribution center in Jerome, Idaho, has earned a perfect 100% score in its first audit under the Safe Quality Food (SQF) Program, reflecting the highest level of food safety and quality certification.

ANSI Seeks Feedback on New ISO Proposal to Standardize Fundamentals of Services

The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) is requesting public comments by September 4, 2025, on a proposed new ISO technical committee aimed at developing global standards for the fundamentals of services.

Breakdown of Changes in the Revised ASTM E2659 Certificate Program Standard

ANSI/ASTM E2659-24, the 2024 edition of the Standard Practice for Certificate Programs, introduces significant updates to terminology, program structure, and certificate management.

How U.S. Standards Bodies Are Shaping the Leaders of Tomorrow

Several U.S. standards organizations are ramping up efforts to engage and prepare young professionals, students, and educators for careers in standardization and STEM-related fields.

ANSI Forms Technology Consortium Council to Boost Standards Collaboration

The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) has created a new Technology Consortium Council (TCC) to strengthen collaboration and dialogue between consortia and the broader standardization community.

ISO 14001 Revision Nears Publication After Final Draft Reaches Ballot Stage

The revision of ISO 14001, the international standard for environmental management systems, is nearing publication,

Food Safety Issue 10: BRCGS Opens Technical Working Group Applications

BRCGS has opened applications for a new Technical Working Group to support the development of Issue 10 of the Global Standard Food Safety.

ISO 15223-1 Amendment Changes Medical Device Labeling Requirements

An amendment to ISO 15223-1 changes how the authorized representative is shown on medical device labels, affecting manufacturers inside and outside the EU.

VDA 2 Yellow Volume Updates Quality Management in Automotive Production

The German automotive industry (VDA) has published the VDA 2 Yellow Volume, opening a public consultation on draft guidance for Production Process and Product Approval used across the global automotive supply chain, with feedback open until April 2, 2026.

ISO PAS 45007 Provides Guidance on Climate-Related OH&S Risks

ISO has published ISO/PAS 45007:2026, a new document that helps organizations address occupational health and safety risks linked to climate change and climate action.

BRCGS Opens Public Consultation for Global Standard Food Safety Issue 9

BRCGS has opened a public consultation on Global Standard Food Safety Issue 9, inviting stakeholders to comment on the current version of the standard as part of the revision process toward the next issue.

Global Accreditation Cooperation Incorporated Launched, Replacing IAF and ILAC

Global Accreditation Cooperation Incorporated officially began operations on January 1, 2026, establishing a single international accreditation body that

Global Method to Measure Low-Carbon Electricity Defined in PAS 247

A new specification published by the British Standards Institution (BSI), PAS 247, establishes a common method to measure electricity produced by fossil-fuel power plants

ISO 29481 Part Two Defines Practical Digital Communication for BIM

ISO 29481-2:2025 has been officially published, setting out how practical digital communication can be implemented in building information modeling (BIM) and infrastructure projects, as well as in other asset-related use cases across all life cycle stages.

ISO 22544 Sets a Common Vocabulary For Laboratory Design

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published ISO 22544:2025, an International Standard that defines a shared vocabulary for laboratory design to improve clarity and consistency in how laboratories are planned, built, and used. 

Upcoming IFS Local Food Safety Check Addresses Needs of Small-Scale Food Businesses

IFS is preparing to introduce IFS Local, a new food safety check designed for small-scale food processing businesses,

A Fresh Fit for Fashion as ISO Launches Global Clothing Size System

A recently published ISO standard, ISO 8559-2:2025, gives the global clothing size system a makeover by replacing national size labels with clear body measurements to support more consistent sizing worldwide.