Standards Australia Opens Draft Standard AS 5405 on Quantum Computing for Public Comment

Standards Australia has released AS 5405, Quantum Technology – Reference Guide to Quantum Computing,

JASANZ Begins Accreditation for AI Management Systems Based on ISO 42001

The Joint Accreditation System of Australia and New Zealand (JASANZ) has launched accreditation services under the Artificial Intelligence Management System Scheme (AIMSS) to support trustworthy and responsible AI governance.

World-First Seaweed Feed Standard Drives Australia Toward Net Zero

Australia has released a world-first standard for seaweed-based livestock feed, aiming to reduce methane emissions and support Net Zero goals.

Australia and New Zealand First to Adopt Suite of Over 35 Global Respiratory Protection Standards

Standards Australia and Standards New Zealand have become the first globally to adopt more than 35 international respiratory protection standards from the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), replacing two outdated joint Australian and New Zealand standards.

New Food Standards Code Compilation for Australia and New Zealand Released

Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) has released an updated compilation of the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code in a single, searchable PDF.

Standards Australia Launches Fellowship to Elevate Infrastructure Quality in Asia-Pacific

Standards Australia, in partnership with the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT), has introduced the Asia-Pacific Infrastructure Standards Fellowship Program (APAC-ISF) 2025.

NATA Opens Nominations for 2025 Excellence Award

The National Association of Testing Authorities (NATA) is now accepting submissions for the 2025 NATA Excellence Award, encouraging member organizations to showcase their achievements in technical and scientific accreditation.

Standards Australia Opens 2025 Awards Nominations, Adds Two New Categories

Standards Australia has announced that nominations for the 2025 Standards Awards are now open, introducing two new categories: Corporate Commitment to Standards and Nominating Organisation.

Australia Adopts International Standard for Proactive Security Coordination

Australia has adopted AS ISO 22340, the first international standard that focuses on integrating and coordinating protective security.

Standards Australia Releases Draft Standard to Protect Children in the Metaverse

Standards Australia has unveiled draft standard DR AS 5402:2024, Children’s Safety in the Metaverse, developed by its MV-002 committee.

Four Australian Experts Honored With IEC 1906 Award

Four contributors from Standards Australia have been honored with the prestigious International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) "1906 Award" in its 2024 edition.

Three Quarters of Australian Labs Accredited to Latest Quality Requirements

More than 75% of laboratories in NATA’s accredited network have successfully transitioned to the ISO 15189:2022 standard, just 15 months after assessments began in August 2023.

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,