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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,
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.
Australia and New Zealand First to Adopt Suite of Over 35 Global Respiratory Protection Standards
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respiratory protection standards from the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), replacing two outdated joint Australian and New Zealand standards.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
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 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
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 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 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 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.

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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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