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ANSI Integrates Workcred to Strengthen Workforce Credentialing
The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) has integrated Workcred, Inc. into the organization as a new ANSI division, effective July 1, 2026.
NEN Invites Stakeholders to Shape Standards Agenda for Sustainable Medical Devices
The Royal Netherlands Standardization Institute (NEN) is inviting healthcare organizations, manufacturers, government bodies, researchers and other stakeholders to help develop a national standardization agenda for sustainable medical devices.
KSA Opens Entries and Publishes Rules for 2026 National Quality Innovation Competition
The Korean Standards Association (KSA) has opened entries and published the participation guide and competition rules for the 2026 National Quality Innovation Competition, which will take place Aug. 24-28 in Jeonju.
ÚNMS SR Launches Norman AI Assistant for Standards Drafting and Translation
The Slovak Office of Standards, Metrology and Testing (ÚNMS SR) has launched Norman, a specialized artificial intelligence (AI) assistant designed to support the drafting and translation of Slovak technical standards (STN).
NEN Publishes NTA 8047 to Support Non-Discrimination in Profiling Algorithms
The Royal Netherlands Standardization Institute (NEN) has published NTA 8047, a new Dutch technical agreement that provides practical guidance for developing, using and assessing profiling algorithms while supporting compliance with the principle of non-discrimination.
BDS Compass Highlights Standards Behind Reliable Measurements
The Bulgarian Institute for Standardization (BDS) has published the April-June 2026 edition of BDS Compass, focusing on metrology and the role of standards in ensuring reliable and comparable measurements across science, industry, trade and public services.
ABNT Launches Brazilian Adoption of Revised ISO 14001
The Brazilian Association of Technical Standards (ABNT) officially launched ABNT NBR ISO 14001, Brazil's adoption of the revised ISO 14001 environmental management standard, during an event at the Federation of Industries of the State of Rio de Janeiro (Firjan).
IRAM Launches Argentina's First Steel Framing Standard and Presents FSSC 22000 Version 7
The Argentine Institute for Standardization and Certification (IRAM) launched Argentina's first national standard for Steel Framing construction systems and hosted a separate event introducing Version 7 of the FSSC 22000 food safety certification scheme.
FSC in Chile Celebrates Latin America's First Cultural Values Verification
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has announced Latin America's first and the world's second FSC Ecosystem Services Verification for Cultural Values, covering the Hueima Waterfall in Chile's Los Ríos Region.
TSE Renews ISO 27001 Certification for Türkiye's National Examination Agency
The Turkish Standards Institution (TSE) has renewed the TS EN ISO/IEC 27001 Information Security Management System certificate of the Measurement, Selection and Placement Center (ÖSYM),
Vietnam's HALCERT Receives International Halal Accreditation From GAC
Vietnam's Halal certification body HALCERT has received international Halal accreditation from the Gulf Accreditation Center (GAC),
JASANZ Marks 35 Years at Wellington Anniversary Event
The Joint Accreditation System of Australia and New Zealand (JASANZ) celebrated its 35th anniversary with an event at New Zealand's Parliament in Wellington, bringing together partners, government representatives, and members of its accreditation network to mark the milestone.Global News
ISO 10993-6 Standard for Implantation Testing Updated
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published a revised edition of ISO 10993-6, expanding guidance for implantation studies used in the biological evaluation of medical devices.
All 12 Recognized Food Safety Program Owners Apply for GFSI Version 2024 Recognition
The Consumer Goods Forum's Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) has confirmed that all 12 previously recognized Certification Program Owners (CPOs) have applied for recognition against the GFSI Benchmarking Requirements Version 2024.
ISO 14002-3 Climate Guidance Advances to Final Draft Stage
ISO 14002-3, a guidance standard for managing climate-related issues within ISO 14001 environmental management systems, has advanced to the Final Draft International Standard (FDIS) stage.
ISO/TS 23485 Nears Draft Technical Specification Stage Following Review of 300 Comments
The International Organization for Standardization's (ISO) Technical Committee 210 (ISO/TC 210) is advancing work on ISO/TS 23485,
Global ACI Explains Which IAF and ILAC Documents Remain in Force During Transition
The Global Accreditation Cooperation Incorporated (Global ACI) has published a cross-reference tableshowing the status of former International Accreditation Forum (IAF) and International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC) publications.
Standards Behind the FIFA World Cup 2026
As the FIFA World Cup 2026 gets underway across the United States, Canada and Mexico,
CEN and CENELEC Open Nominations for 2026 Standards+Innovation Awards
The 2026 Standards+Innovation Awards are now accepting nominations for individuals and projects that have contributed to standardization through research, innovation and education.
PEFC Launches Project Sourcing Certification for Construction Projects
The Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) has launched a new Project Sourcing certification program for the construction sector.
Development Begins on ISO 59001 Circular Economy Management Standard
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has begun development of ISO 59001, a future certifiable management system standard for the circular economy.
ISO 32212 Introduces Net Zero Transition Planning Framework for Finance
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published ISO 32212:2026,
ISO 45010 Workplace Menstruation and Menopause Guidance Advances to Final Approval Stage
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has advanced ISO 45010, which provides guidance on menstruation and menopause in the workplace, has advanced to the Final Draft International Standard - FDIS stage.
