Standards Australia Offers Free Battery Safety Guide to Boost Clean Energy Transition

Standards Australia released SA TS 5398:2025, Electrical Energy Storage Equipment – Safety Requirements, a new technical specification available for free through the Standards Australia Store.

Australia Joining International Standards Olympiad for First Time

Australia will join the 21st International Standards Olympiad next year,

Standards Australia Graduate Program Prepares Next Intake

Standards Australia is preparing its next Graduate Program intake, which will begin in February 2026.

Medsalv Achieves ISO 13485 Certification in New Zealand and Australia

Medsalv, a healthcare company specializing in remanufacturing single-use medical devices, has achieved certification to ISO 13485 across both New Zealand and Australia. 

Australia Releases Three Roadmaps on Batteries and EV Standards for Net Zero

Standards Australia, commissioned by the Department of Finance, has released three new standards roadmaps to support the country’s shift to net zero.

JASANZ Opens Applications for 2026 Futures Program to Train Accreditation Leaders

The Joint Accreditation System of Australia and New Zealand (JASANZ) has opened applications for the 2026 Futures Program.

Standards Australia Advances Quantum With First Standard and New Report

Standards Australia has taken two major steps to support quantum technology,

Four Australian Experts Honored with 2025 IEC 1906 Award

Standards Australia has recognized four experts as recipients of the 2025 IEC 1906 Award, honoring their contributions to advancing international electrotechnical standards.

NATA Opens Public Comment on ISO 17025 Calibration Appendix

The National Association of Testing Authorities (NATA) has released a revised draft of its Specific Accreditation Criteria for the ISO/IEC 17025 Application Document, Calibration Appendix,

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.

FDA Partially Recognizes ISO 10993-1:2025 for Medical Devices

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has partially recognized ISO 10993-1:2025, the latest edition of the international standard used to assess the biological safety of medical devices.

Licensing Instead of Sales: ISO Changes How Standards Are Used

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) is preparing to replace its traditional standards sales approach with a licensing model that would give users defined rights to use standards content instead of broad unrestricted access.

BRCGS Updates Food Safety, Packaging, Storage, and Broker Rules to Meet New GFSI Requirements

BRCGS has updated certification requirements for its Food Safety, Packaging Materials, Storage and Distribution, and Agents and Brokers standards,

ISO 45001 Revision Signals Changes in How Companies Manage Workplace Safety

The revision of ISO 45001 is expected to push companies beyond traditional workplace safety management by placing greater emphasis on mental health, organizational resilience, safety culture, and climate-related risks.

International Olympic Committee Certified to ISO 20121 Event Sustainability Standard

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has been re-certified to ISO 20121:2024 for sustainability management at the corporate events it directly organizes and finances, including IOC Sessions, conferences, Olympic Day activities, and commission meetings.

Core Industrial Safety Framework IEC 61508 Undergoes Major Revision

The IEC 61508 series, the international foundation for many industrial functional safety standards,

FSC Proposes New Rules for Certification Statements and Audit Duration

The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has opened a public consultation on two draft Advice Notes that would update certification body requirements related to certification statements and minimum audit duration for Forest Management audits.

ILO Moves to Modernize International Labour Standards Reporting

The International Labour Organization (ILO) is preparing a major overhaul of how countries report on international labour standards.

ISO 9001 Revision Moves Into Formal FDIS Ballot Phase

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has advanced the revision of ISO 9001 to the next step of the Final Draft International Standard (FDIS) approval process, with the project now listed at stage 50.20 following the earlier 50.00 status.

FSC Opens Consultation on Chain of Custody Revisions as Two Core Standards Reach Final Phase

The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has opened consultation on revisions to five Chain of Custody (CoC) documents, with two core standards now entering the final consultation phase.

CanadaGAP Seeks GFSI Recognition for Updated Food Safety Programs

The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) has opened a public stakeholder consultation as CanadaGAP seeks recognition for updated food safety certification programs covering fruit and vegetable operations.

Efforts to Broaden Application of ISO 21378 Underway

Following last year’s confirmation of ISO 21378:2019, a standard for structured audit data collection and exchange, work within ISO/TC 295/WG 1 is now focused on broadening how the standard is applied across organizations.