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ANSI Invites Experts To Lead U.S. TAG For Automation Standards
ANSI Invites Experts To Lead U.S. TAG For Automation Standards
The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) is inviting experienced automation professionals to consider leadership roles in the U.S. Technical Advisory Group (TAG) to ISO/TC 184/SC 4, which contributes to international standards for automation systems and industrial data.
Three Japan-Proposed International Standards Reported In February Update
Three Japan-Proposed International Standards Reported In February Update
The Japanese Standards Association (JSA) has reported that three international standards proposed by Japan have reached the publication stage.
Standard Norway Adopts New Corporate Strategy Through 2030
Standard Norway Adopts New Corporate Strategy Through 2030
Standard Norway (SN) has adopted a new corporate strategy to guide its work through 2030 and strengthen its ability to deliver standards that support safety, quality, efficiency and sustainability.
China Seeks Organizations For Avionics, Antenna Measurement And Digital Product Passport Standards Committees
China Seeks Organizations For Avionics, Antenna Measurement And Digital Product Passport Standards Committees
China’s Standards Innovation Department of the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) is seeking an organization to host the secretariat of
Italy Opens Consultation On Framework For Assessing And Certifying Digital Skills
Italy Opens Consultation On Framework For Assessing And Certifying Digital Skills
Italy has opened a public consultation on a draft reference practice that would establish common rules for assessing and certifying digital competences.
TURKAK Warns Against Unauthorized Certificates Issued by Foreign Bodies
TURKAK Warns Against Unauthorized Certificates Issued by Foreign Bodies
The Turkish Accreditation Agency (TURKAK) has issued a public warning that some conformity assessment organizations operating in Türkiye are obtaining certificates from foreign entities that have no legal authority to provide accreditation in the country.
China Releases Framework For Humanoid Robotics And Embodied AI Standards
China Releases Framework For Humanoid Robotics And Embodied AI Standards
China has introduced its first national framework for humanoid robotics and embodied artificial intelligence, AI integrated into physical machines such as robots,
PCA Opens Consultation On Draft Update To DAK-08 For Railway Inspection Body Accreditation
PCA Opens Consultation On Draft Update To DAK-08 For Railway Inspection Body Accreditation
The Polish Centre for Accreditation (PCA) has opened a public consultation on a draft update of the DAK-08 document,
Inside Russia’s Standardizer Of The Year 2025 Award In The February Issue Of Standards And Quality
Inside Russia’s Standardizer Of The Year 2025 Award In The February Issue Of Standards And Quality
An article reviewing the results of the national “Standardizer of the Year 2025” competition appears in the February 2026 issue of the journal Standards and Quality.
SIS Invites Swedish Stakeholders To Meeting On Yoga And Ayurveda Standard
SIS Invites Swedish Stakeholders To Meeting On Yoga And Ayurveda Standard
SIS, the national standards body of Sweden, has invited stakeholders to attend a meeting on March 26 about international standardization work on yoga and ayurveda,
Czech Republic Proposes Technical Committee On Cybersecurity And Information Security
Czech Republic Proposes Technical Committee On Cybersecurity And Information Security
The Czech Standardization Agency (ČAS) has announced a proposal to establish a new technical standardization committee focused on cybersecurity and information security.
Armstandard Calibration Laboratories Expand Accreditation Scope With Three New Measurement Areas
Armstandard Calibration Laboratories Expand Accreditation Scope With Three New Measurement Areas
The calibration laboratories of Armstandard, Armenia’s National Body for Standardization and Metrology, have expanded their international accreditation scope under ISO/IEC 17025. 

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Italy’s Recipe Against Food Fraud: Supply Chain Crackdown with Tougher Sanctions and Even Wiretaps
Italy’s Recipe Against Food Fraud: Supply Chain Crackdown with Tougher Sanctions and Even Wiretaps
Italy has approved a new bill to strengthen its fight against food fraud through tighter controls, expanded inspections, and even the use of undercover investigations and wiretaps.
IAF ML 4 Issue 9 Updates Procedures for Accreditation and Regional Group Recognition
IAF ML 4 Issue 9 Updates Procedures for Accreditation and Regional Group Recognition
The International Accreditation Forum (IAF) has released Issue 9 of IAF ML 4:2025,
IEC Launches White Label App as Part of Smart Initiative to Improve Access to Standards
IEC Launches White Label App as Part of Smart Initiative to Improve Access to Standards
The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) has launched its new White Label app, now available to IEC National Committee (NC) members as part of its broader digital transformation strategy.
BRCGS Publishes Two New Guides to Help Firms Improve Packaging and Hygiene Standards
BRCGS Publishes Two New Guides to Help Firms Improve Packaging and Hygiene Standards
BRCGS has released two new guidance documents aimed at improving safety and compliance in packaging and protective clothing practices.
RvA List Unifies Key Accreditation Documents, From Global to National Levels
RvA List Unifies Key Accreditation Documents, From Global to National Levels
The Dutch Accreditation Council (RvA) has released a new document that brings together accreditation requirements from global, regional, and national levels.
Call for Future Leaders: IEC Opens Nominations for 2025 Young Professionals Programme
Call for Future Leaders: IEC Opens Nominations for 2025 Young Professionals Programme
The International Electrotechnical Commission is calling on national committees to submit nominations for the 2025 edition of the IEC Young Professionals Programme.
ISO Eyes Committee to Coordinate Sustainability Standards Across Events
ISO Eyes Committee to Coordinate Sustainability Standards Across Events
A new ISO Technical Committee has been proposed to address sustainability and other key challenges in the global events industry.
SBTi Seeks Feedback on Draft of Updated Corporate Net-Zero Standard
SBTi Seeks Feedback on Draft of Updated Corporate Net-Zero Standard
The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has opened public consultation on Version 2.0 of its Corporate Net-Zero Standard, which will tighten requirements for emissions reduction and reshape how companies use carbon credits.
New Cosmetics GMP Standard Draft Seeks to Modernize ISO 22716
New Cosmetics GMP Standard Draft Seeks to Modernize ISO 22716
A new draft standard titled GMP-MS-716 aims to update and expand upon ISO 22716 for Good Manufacturing Practices in the cosmetics industry, incorporating industry feedback and modern operational needs.
Top Food Safety Contributors Named at 2025 BRCGS Awards in Milan
Top Food Safety Contributors Named at 2025 BRCGS Awards in Milan
The 2025 BRCGS Awards, presented at BRCGS Connect in Milan, honored individuals and organizations driving excellence in food safety and certification.
Fake IAF CertSearch Site Raises Concerns About Online Trust and Database Security
Fake IAF CertSearch Site Raises Concerns About Online Trust and Database Security
DAkkS has issued a warning about a fake version of the IAF CertSearch website, the global database used to verify accredited certifications.
Survey Launched Ahead of Review of ISO 17100 Translation Standard
Survey Launched Ahead of Review of ISO 17100 Translation Standard
A global survey is now open to gather input on the use of ISO 17100:2015 Translation Services — Requirements, ahead of a planned review of the standard in the second half of 2025.
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