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Australia and Canada Open Applications for IEC Young Professionals Programme 2026
Standards Australia (SA) and the Standards Council of Canada (SCC) have opened applications for the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) Young Professionals Programme 2026,
ANSI Starts National Effort To Align Critical Minerals Standards Across The Supply Chain
The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) has launched a multi-phase initiative to coordinate standards for critical minerals, aiming to strengthen U.S. supply chains and reduce reliance on foreign sources.
Quantum Standards Lag Behind Technology Growth, ASCET Scan Finds
The Advancing Standardization for Critical and Emerging Technologies (ASCET) Center of Excellence (CoE) has found in a new environmental scan that quantum standardization is not keeping pace with rapid technological progress,
Canada Introduces Level 1 Cybersecurity Certification for Defence Suppliers
The Government of Canada has introduced Level 1 of the Canadian Program for Cyber Security Certification (CPCSC),
ANAB Launches QAEP to Evaluate Credibility and Effectiveness of Quality Assurance Schemes
The ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) has launched the Quality Assurance Evaluation Program (QAEP),
Closing The Gap In Process Safety Controls Outside SIS With New ISA Framework
The International Society of Automation (ISA) has introduced ANSI/ISA-84.91.03,
ANSI Outlines Implementation Plan for U.S. Standards Strategy 2025
The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) has outlined how it will move the U.S. Standards Strategy 2025 (USSS) into implementation,
ASCET Report Flags Gaps In Quantum Standards, Definitions And Benchmarking
Gaps in definitions and performance benchmarks are slowing the development and adoption of quantum technologies,
USDA Campaign Highlights ‘Product of USA’ Label With Full-Origin Requirement
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has begun a national campaign to promote its voluntary “Product of USA” label, now limited to meat, poultry, and egg products fully produced in the United States.
Standards Council Of Canada Seeks New Chair To Guide Global Environmental Standards Work
The Standards Council of Canada (SCC) which holds the secretariat for ISO Technical Committee 207 (ISO/TC 207), is recruiting a new Chair for the body responsible for widely used environmental management standards such as the ISO 14000 family.
FDA Schedules Town Hall On Risk Based Inspections Under New QMSR Framework
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced a Town Hall on April 1, 2026, to explain how inspections of medical device manufacturers will change under its new Quality Management System Regulation (QMSR), with a focus on a risk-based approach.
FDA Shifts Medical Device Inspections To Lifecycle-Based QMS Oversight
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has updated how it inspects medical device manufacturers, introducing a lifecycle‑based approach to quality management system oversight under its new Quality Management System Regulation.Global News
IAQG Centralizes Aerospace Auditor Authentication
The International Aerospace Quality Group (IAQG) has centralized the authentication of aerospace quality management system auditors, replacing the previous network of independent Auditor Authentication Bodies (AABs).
FSC Revised Trademark Standard Takes Effect
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has launched a new online training course to support implementation of its revised trademark standard, FSC-STD-50-001 V3-0, which takes effect on July 1, 2026.
SIS Offers Free Access to ISO 45001 Draft
The Swedish Institute for Standards (SIS) has made the proposed second edition of ISO 45001 - draft available for free download and public review,
ISO/DIS 9002 Ballot Opens for Comment
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has released ISO/DIS 9002 for ballot, opening the international comment period on the revision of the guidance standard for applying ISO 9001.
Public Consultation Opens on ISO 14060, First International Standard for Net Zero Alignment
ISO 14060, the first international standard for net zero alignment, has entered public consultation.
EU Approves EN ISO 15223-1 for Medical Device and IVD Labeling
The European Commission (EC) has approved EN ISO 15223-1, the standard used for symbols on medical device and in vitro diagnostic (IVD) labeling, for use in demonstrating compliance with EU requirements for these products.
GFSI Seeks Feedback on JFSM Recognition Under Benchmarking Requirements v2024
The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) has opened a public stakeholder consultation on the Japan Food Safety Management Association (JFSM) application for recognition under GFSI Benchmarking Requirements Version 2024.
Chery Added as IATF's Third Asian Automotive Group Member
The International Automotive Task Force (IATF) has approved the addition of Chery Automobile, as a new member of IATF AISBL, making it the third Asian automotive group represented in the organization.
IFS Announces June Release of Progress Logistics Version 2
IFS will publish IFS Progress Logistics version 2 at the end of June, updating the program that helps companies prepare for IFS Logistics certification.
Third Cohort of Environmental Management Youth Leadership Group Kicks Off
The third cohort of the ISO Environmental Management (ISO/TC 207) Youth Leadership Group (YLG 3.0) has held its kick-off meeting, bringing together more than 45 participants from around 30 countries.
ISO 9606 Requirements for Welder Qualification Under Revision
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) is revising ISO 9606, the international standard for qualification testing of welders performing fusion welding.
