ASTM Limits Printing and Sharing of Standards With New Access Rules

ASTM International has begun applying digital rights management (DRM) technology to all standards and documents offered through

IEC Honors Eight Canadian Experts With 1906 Award

Eight Canadian specialists have been recognized by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) with the prestigious

FDA Invites Comment on Third-Party Food Safety Certification Rule

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the federal agency responsible for overseeing food safety and regulating imports,

Students Challenged to Explore Hidden Role of Standards in 15th ANSI Paper Competition

The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and its Committee on Education have launched the 15th annual Student Paper Competition,

NESC 2028 Revision Cycle Moves Into Public Comment Phase

The National Electrical Safety Code (NESC), the United States’ framework for electrical safety published every five years by the IEEE Standards Association, is now in a key stage of its 2028 update.

Accessibility Standards Canada Launches Databases on Research and Technical Guides

Accessibility Standards Canada has unveiled two new platforms aimed at making key resources easier to find.

MHM Becomes First SCC-Accredited Body for AI Management Systems

MHM Advisory Ltd. has become the first certification body accredited under the Standards Council of Canada (SCC) AI Management Systems (AIMS) Accreditation Program.

ANSI Invites Feedback on Proposed International Committee for Digital Product Passports

The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) is seeking comments by October 9 on a proposal to create a new international committee for Digital Product Passports (DPPs).

Food Safety ConnectED Portal Invites Professionals to Mentor Students

The Food Safety ConnectED portal is inviting food safety professionals to join as mentors, helping students and educators connect with experienced experts in the field.

ANSI Launches Compliance Platform Covering Standards and Regulations

The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) has launched Compliance Solutions,

SCC Launches Young Leaders Program for Climate Resilience

Canada is launching a new program to empower young people to take the lead on climate adaptation.

Canada to Host ISO/TC 207 Environmental Management Plenary 2025 in Toronto

The Standards Council of Canada (SCC) will host the ISO/TC 207 Environmental Management Plenary 2025 in Toronto from October 25 to November 2.

PAS 25535 on Sustainability in Asset Management Reaches Draft Stage

PAS 25535, a specification focused on integrating sustainability into asset management systems, has reached the committee draft stage within the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), marking the close of its initial comment period. 

ISO 9001 Revision Moves to FDIS Stage as Early Analysis Questions Scope of Changes

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has confirmed that the revision of ISO 9001 has entered the Final Draft International Standard (FDIS) stage, marking the last step before publication.

DIN to Lead ISO IEC Joint Technical Committee 5 on Digital Product Passport Standards

Following an initiative by the German Institute for Standardization (DIN) and the German Commission for Electrical, Electronic & Information Technologies (DKE),

ANSI/TIA-942 Addendum Targets AI Data Center Cooling and High-Density Needs

The Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA) is developing a new addendum to the ANSI/TIA-942 data center standard to address the growing demands of artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure.

IATF Introduces Mandatory Auditor Training for Corporate Scheme Audits

The International Automotive Task Force (IATF) has approved a new mandatory training module to strengthen how auditors assess organizations certified under corporate audit schemes for IATF 16949.

ISO/TS 19384 Sets First Standard for Digital Service Excellence

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has released ISO/TS 19384:2026,

FSSC Issues Five Sector-Specific Guides for Development Program Implementation

The Foundation for Food Safety Certification (FSSC) has published five sector-specific guidance documents to support organizations using the FSSC Development Program,

ISO 14001 Fourth Edition Officially Released

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published ISO 14001:2026, marking the release of the fourth edition of the world’s most widely used environmental management systems standard. 

Global ACI Introduced: IAF and ILAC Successor Presents New Identity

A new international accreditation body, Global Accreditation Cooperation Incorporated, has introduced a new identity as Global ACI, including a logo and communication channels after starting operations on January 1, 2026.

ISO 17067 Revision Expands Conformity Assessment Schemes

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) Committee on Conformity Assessment (CASCO) is revising ISO/IEC 17067 to expand its scope from product certification to a broader framework for conformity assessment schemes.

ISO Establishes Working Group on Environmental and Social Impact Data in Agrifood Systems

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has set up a new working group under ISO/TC 347 to develop a standardized way to record and share data on environmental and social impacts across agrifood supply chains.

European AI Standard for Computer Vision prEN 18281 Enters Public Enquiry

A European draft standard, prEN 18281, for evaluating AI systems that analyze images and video has entered public enquiry, setting out how such systems should be assessed as part of the broader framework supporting the EU AI Act.