ANSI Seeks Input on New ISO Committee for Courier Services

ANSI is calling for public comments by May 16 on a proposal to create a new ISO Technical Committee for courier services, covering express delivery of letters and parcels.

ANSI Seeks Input on Proposed ISO Committee for Pet Products

The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) is calling for public comments by April 11 on a proposal to create a new ISO Technical Committee focused on safety standards for pet products.

GLOBALG.A.P. Releases Version 2.1 of Add-On for U.S. Produce Safety Compliance

The latest version of the GLOBALG.A.P. FSMA Produce Safety Rule (PSR) add-on, version 2.1, was published on January 7, 2025, and will replace version 2.0 for all audits starting April 7, 2025.

NIST Seeks Public Input on Draft Guidance for 5G Cybersecurity

NIST’s National Cybersecurity Center of Excellence (NCCoE) is asking for public comments on its draft Executive Summary outlining key recommendations for securing 5G networks.

AeroFlexx Earns ISO Certifications for Quality Management and GMP in Cosmetics

AeroFlexx, a packaging and containers manufacturing company from West Chester, Ohio, has achieved ISO 9001 certification for quality management and ISO 22716 certification for good manufacturing practices (GMP) in cosmetic production.

ANAB Honors Robert Yencha with Terry Burgess Assessor Award

The ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) has awarded Robert 'Bob' Yencha the 8th Annual Terry Burgess Assessor of the Year Award for his dedication to conformity assessment and mentorship.

NIST Highlights Role of Standards in Digital Twin Interoperability, Cybersecurity, and Trust

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has released Internal Report (IR) 8356, emphasizing the importance of standards in ensuring interoperability, cybersecurity, and trust in digital twin technology.

ANAB Sets One-Year Transition for ANSI/ASTM E2659-24 Certificate Program Standard

The ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) has announced a one-year transition plan for certificate issuers to adopt the updated ANSI/ASTM E2659-24 standard, effective from February 2025.

OSHA Releases 2024 Top 10 Safety Violations

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has published its annual list of the top 10 most frequently cited safety violations for the fiscal year 2024, highlighting persistent workplace hazards.

ANSI Launches Resource on How Standards-Driven Public-Private Partnerships Shape Standards

The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) has introduced a new webpage detailing five models of Standards-Driven Public-Private Partnerships (SD-PPPs) and 19 related use cases.

Medical Device Industry at Midpoint in Transition to FDA’s ISO 13485-Based QMSR

A year ago, the FDA adopted ISO 13485 into its Quality System Regulation, rebranding it as the Quality Management System Regulation (QMSR).

"Beyond Celiac" Unveils New Trademark for Gluten-Free Products

Beyond Celiac, a leading gluten-free association in the United States, has introduced a new trademark following the release of Issue 4 of the BRCGS Standard.

ISO Survey 2024 Released as China’s Return Skews Global Results

The 2024 edition of the ISO Survey marks a major shift in how global certification data is collected -

Final Weeks Before Transition Deadline for ISO 27001: Act by End of October

The deadline for transitioning to the new ISO/IEC 27001:2022 version of the international information security management standard is approaching fast.

Public Consultation Opens on ISO 15614-1 Welding Procedures Standard

The draft version of ISO/DIS 15614-1:2025, a key international standard for specifying and qualifying welding procedures for metallic materials, is now open for public consultation.

SQF Delays Release of Edition 10 as Benchmarking Timeline Shifts

The release of Edition 10 of the Safe Quality Food (SQF) Code has been postponed due to

FSC Opens Consultations on Core Forest Management Standards

The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has launched public consultations on proposed revisions to its

Inclusive Conformity Assessment and Instant Verification Highlighted in New IAF Outlook Issue

The International Accreditation Forum (IAF) has published the September 2025 issue of IAF Outlook,

41 WTO Countries Demand GLOBAC Changes as DAkkS Pushes to Delay ILAC Dissolution

A coalition of 41 national accreditation bodies from WTO member states -

Global Specification ISO 6254 Sets Out Framework for Transparent AI Decision-Making

A new international technical specification, ISO/IEC TS 6254:2025,

ISO 9002 Revision Reaches Working Draft Stage

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has prepared a Working Draft (WD) and a

IFS Publishes White Paper to Support Allergen Management During Food Audits

IFS has released a new white paper that compiles official references to help

Epeaswitzerland Issues Three Digital Product Passports as Global Standards Advance

Epeaswitzerland gmbh has announced that it has issued three digital product passports under its

Made in Germany Tops Global Rankings as Most Trusted Product Label

Despite reports that the ‘Made in Germany’ label is losing ground as companies look abroad,