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Insider’s View of NATA’s Accreditation Matters 2025 Conference
The National Association of Testing Authorities (NATA) brought together over 500 delegates at its Accreditation Matters 2025 conference, held July 30–31 at ICC Sydney in Australia.
Asia-Pacific Smallholder Forestry Standard Becomes Fully Approved FSC Certification Framework
The Asia-Pacific Regional Forest Stewardship Standard for smallholders (AP RFSS) has officially become a recognized Forest Stewardship Standard (FSS) under the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC).
NATA Publishes Biobanking Guide to Strengthen Trust in Stored Biological Materials
The National Association of Testing Authorities (NATA) has released a new Biobanking Industry Guide to help organizations understand the importance of accreditation in maintaining reliable, high-quality biological materials for long-term research and data use.
Australia Adopts IEC 62443 Cybersecurity Standards for Operational Technology
Australia has adopted the AS IEC 62443 series as national standards to protect Operational Technology (OT)—
Standards Australia Releases Major Update to AS 4000 Construction Contract
Standards Australia has released the updated AS 4000:2025 General Conditions of Contract, marking its first revision since 1997 and aligning the standard with nearly three decades of legal and industry developments.
Australia Prepares for Accreditation Matters 2025 in Sydney
Australia’s leading event for accreditation, testing, and conformity assessment - Accreditation Matters 2025 - will take place on Wednesday, July 30 and Thursday, July 31 in Sydney.
Standards Australia Webinar Prepares Industry for Respiratory Protection Overhaul
A new webinar from Standards Australia highlights what professionals need to know about the coming changes to respiratory protection standards in Australia and New Zealand.
Three Finalists Unveiled for 2025 NATA Excellence Award
The National Association of Testing Authorities (NATA) has announced the three finalists for its 2025 NATA Excellence Award,
Pacific Islands Set Direction for Regional Quality Policy at Fiji Workshop
The Pacific Regional Quality Policy Inception Workshop was held in Fiji from May 21–23,Australia • Cook Islands • Fiji • French Polynesia • Kiribati • Marshall Islands • Micronesia, Federated States of • Nauru • New Caledonia • New Zealand • Niue • Papua New Guinea • Samoa • Solomon Islands • Tonga • Tuvalu • Vanuatu
Australia Celebrates Top Standardization Contributors at 2025 Awards
Standards Australia announced the winners of its 2025 Standards Awards during a ceremony held in Melbourne on May 23.
Expressions of Interest Open for NEXTgen2026, Standards Australia’s Talent Development Program
Standards Australia has opened expressions of interest for its 2026 NEXTgen Program,
New Zealand GAP Scheme Granted IFA v6 Smart Recognition for Fruit and Vegetables
New Zealand GAP has been officially benchmarked equivalent to GLOBALG.A.P. Integrated Farm Assurance (IFA) version 6 Smart for fruit and vegetables, effective April 7, 2025.Global News
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
