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Canada–US Standard Sets Clear Method to Measure Hydrogen's Environmental Impact
A new binational standard sets a shared method to report how hydrogen is made and how much carbon is released in the process.
SCC Tightens Rules for Accrediting Standards Developers
Canada’s national standards body (SCC) has updated the rules used to accredit organizations that develop National Standards of Canada (NSCs).
Call for Experts to Help Shape Canada’s Guide for Managing Coastal Areas
The Climate Risk Institute (CRI) has invited stakeholders to help develop and review a new Coastal Options Appraisal Guide, aimed at improving how coastal areas across Canada are managed.
How ISO 31031 on School Trip Safety Earned SCC’s Joël Marier a Prestigious Award
For his leadership in the creation of a global safety standard for youth and school travel,
Canada Launches Accreditation Program for Responsible Artificial Intelligence
Certification bodies in Canada can now offer trusted assurance for ethical AI use, thanks to a new accreditation program launched by the Standards Council of Canada (SCC).
Canada Invites Young Professionals to Apply for 2025 IEC Programme
Applications are now open for Canada’s spot in the 2025 IEC Young Professionals Programme, which offers one selected participant the chance to represent the country at the International Electrotechnical Commission’s (IEC) annual workshop and General Meeting in New Delhi, India, from September 15 to 19, 2025.
Canada Launches New Accreditation for Cyber Security Certification Program
Canada has introduced a new accreditation for organizations that provide cyber security checks under the Canadian Program for Cyber Security Certification (CPCSC).
Creaform Earns ISO 27001, ISO 14001, and TISAX, Reaching Five Certifications
Creaform, a global provider of 3D measurement solutions and an AMETEK Inc. company, has achieved ISO 27001, ISO 14001, and TISAX certifications, reinforcing its commitment to information security, environmental management, and industry-specific security standards.
Hydrogen Codes and Standards Roadmap Positions Canada for Clean Energy Growth
The Standards Council of Canada (SCC) has published the Canadian Hydrogen Codes and Standards Roadmap to support the deployment of hydrogen technologies.
Canada’s Communities Integrating Natural Assets into Financial Reporting with New Guide
A new guide titled Getting Nature into Financial Reporting has been released to help Canadian local governments include natural assets - such as wetlands, rivers, forests, and coastal dunes - in their financial reports.
BNQ Unveils New Certification for Recycled Plastic Products
The Bureau de normalisation du Québec (BNQ) now offers certification for companies in the plastics sector under the Canadian standard CAN/BNQ 3840-100.
SCC and A2LA Launch First Dual Accreditation Program for North America
The Standards Council of Canada (SCC) and the American Association for Laboratory Accreditation (A2LA) have introduced a dual accreditation program to help testing and calibration laboratories achieve seamless cross-border compliance.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.
