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New Edition of ANSI/A3 R15.06 Reshapes Safety Rules for Industrial Robots
The Association for Advancing Automation (A3) has released the updated ANSI/A3 R15.06-2025: Industrial Robots and Robot Systems – Safety Requirements,
Learn All About U.S. Standards Strategy: ANSI and CSIS Hosting a Free Panel
The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) will hold a public event on October 17 to discuss the upcoming 2025 U.S. Standards Strategy,
Free ANSI Webinars on Navigating the American National Standards Process
The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) is inviting organizations, standards developers,
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.Global News
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.
ISO 9001 Auditing Practices Group Releases First AI-Focused Guidance
The ISO 9001 Auditing Practices Group (APG) has published new guidance on auditing quality management systems that use artificial intelligence, marking the group's first publication dedicated specifically to AI.
ISO 10993-6 Standard for Implantation Testing Updated
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published a revised edition of ISO 10993-6, expanding guidance for implantation studies used in the biological evaluation of medical devices.
All 12 Recognized Food Safety Program Owners Apply for GFSI Version 2024 Recognition
The Consumer Goods Forum's Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) has confirmed that all 12 previously recognized Certification Program Owners (CPOs) have applied for recognition against the GFSI Benchmarking Requirements Version 2024.
ISO 14002-3 Climate Guidance Advances to Final Draft Stage
ISO 14002-3, a guidance standard for managing climate-related issues within ISO 14001 environmental management systems, has advanced to the Final Draft International Standard (FDIS) stage.
ISO/TS 23485 Nears Draft Technical Specification Stage Following Review of 300 Comments
The International Organization for Standardization's (ISO) Technical Committee 210 (ISO/TC 210) is advancing work on ISO/TS 23485,
Global ACI Explains Which IAF and ILAC Documents Remain in Force During Transition
The Global Accreditation Cooperation Incorporated (Global ACI) has published a cross-reference tableshowing the status of former International Accreditation Forum (IAF) and International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC) publications.
Standards Behind the FIFA World Cup 2026
As the FIFA World Cup 2026 gets underway across the United States, Canada and Mexico,
CEN and CENELEC Open Nominations for 2026 Standards+Innovation Awards
The 2026 Standards+Innovation Awards are now accepting nominations for individuals and projects that have contributed to standardization through research, innovation and education.
