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Australia Adopts IEC 62443 Cybersecurity Standards for Operational Technology
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 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 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
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
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
Australia Celebrates Top Standardization Contributors at 2025 Awards
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
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 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.
Standards Australia Opens Draft Standard AS 5405 on Quantum Computing for Public Comment
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
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
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.

Global News

ISO 14019-3 Working Draft Reviewed Ahead of October Stage Decision
ISO 14019-3 Working Draft Reviewed Ahead of October Stage Decision
The development of ISO 14019-3, a proposed international standard on sustainability information validation processes,
First Nuclear Decommissioning Standard Approved for ISO Development
First Nuclear Decommissioning Standard Approved for ISO Development
The Korean Agency for Technology and Standards (KATS) will lead development of the world’s first international standard for nuclear power plant decommissioning after its proposal was approved as a new ISO work item.
Public Consultation Opens for Revised ISO 19650-3 BIM Standard
Public Consultation Opens for Revised ISO 19650-3 BIM Standard
A public consultation has opened for the revised draft of ISO 19650-3, the part of the ISO 19650 series focused on information management during the operational phase of built assets.
ISO/IEC 17021-1 Confirmation Keeps Certification Rules Stable
ISO/IEC 17021-1 Confirmation Keeps Certification Rules Stable
The International Organization for Standardization’s (ISO) Committee on Conformity Assessment (ISO/CASCO) has confirmed continuation of the current edition of ISO/IEC 17021-1,
Revised ISO 14024 Aims to Prevent Greenwashing in Ecolabel Programs
Revised ISO 14024 Aims to Prevent Greenwashing in Ecolabel Programs
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published the third edition of ISO 14024, revising requirements for ecolabel certification programs to improve verification of environmental claims and help prevent greenwashing, 
Experts Sought for ISO TS 20008 Food Waste Measurement and Reporting Project
Experts Sought for ISO TS 20008 Food Waste Measurement and Reporting Project
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has started development of ISO/AWI TS 20008,
Joint ISO and IEC Team Releases Information Model for SMART Content
Joint ISO and IEC Team Releases Information Model for SMART Content
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) have released the first version of the IEC & ISO Information Model for SMART content,
GMP+ International Launches Feed Life Cycle Assessment Standard
GMP+ International Launches Feed Life Cycle Assessment Standard
The GMP+ International has launched the MI5.7 Feed Life Cycle Assessment LCA standard, introducing a harmonized method for calculating and communicating the environmental impact of feed products across the supply chain.
ISO 22367:2026 Revises Risk Management Guidance for Medical Laboratories
ISO 22367:2026 Revises Risk Management Guidance for Medical Laboratories
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published ISO 22367:2026, a revised standard that provides medical laboratories with a structured approach to identifying, assessing, and controlling risks across laboratory activities and testing processes.
ISO 30134 Series KPIs Highlighted in New Data Center Energy and Water Whitepaper
ISO 30134 Series KPIs Highlighted in New Data Center Energy and Water Whitepaper
A new whitepaper published by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) explains how key performance indicators (KPIs) from the ISO/IEC 30134 series can be used to measure and report energy and water use in data centers.
CSQ Invites Comments on Cannabis EU GMP Certification Addendum
CSQ Invites Comments on Cannabis EU GMP Certification Addendum
Cannabis Safety & Quality (CSQ) has opened a public comment period for a new EU GMP certification addendum,
FSSC 22000 Version 7 Updates Prerequisite Programs And Aligns With GFSI 2024
FSSC 22000 Version 7 Updates Prerequisite Programs And Aligns With GFSI 2024
The Foundation FSSC has released Version 7 of the FSSC 22000 food safety management system certification scheme, introducing updated prerequisite programs (PRPs) and aligning the scheme with the 2024 Global Food Safety Initiative requirements. 
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