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EPA’s WaterSense Program Honored With Ronald H. Brown Standards Leadership Award
EPA’s WaterSense Program Honored With Ronald H. Brown Standards Leadership Award
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WaterSense Program will receive the Ronald H. Brown Standards Leadership Award,
New HACCP Model Published to Guide Safe Production of Fermented, Salt-Cured, and Dried Foods
New HACCP Model Published to Guide Safe Production of Fermented, Salt-Cured, and Dried Foods
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has released a new HACCP model designed to help meat and poultry establishments produce safe ready-to-eat shelf stable fermented, salt-cured, and dried products.
U.S. Standards Strategy 2025 Opens for Public Comment
U.S. Standards Strategy 2025 Opens for Public Comment
The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) has released the draft of the 2025 United States Standards Strategy for public review.
National Working Group USA Expands Access to GLOBALG.A.P. Standards
National Working Group USA Expands Access to GLOBALG.A.P. Standards
The National Technical Working Group (NTWG) USA has made GLOBALG.A.P. standards more accessible to American producers by tailoring them to local laws and farming practices.
ANSI Seeks Proposals for Interactive Standards Exhibition at Innovation Summit
ANSI Seeks Proposals for Interactive Standards Exhibition at Innovation Summit
The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) is calling for proposals to take part in Standards Power Progress, an interactive exhibition at its inaugural Innovation Summit on October 21, 2025, in Rockville, Maryland.
ANSI Names Winners of 2025 Awards for Standards Leadership
ANSI Names Winners of 2025 Awards for Standards Leadership
The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) has announced the winners of its 2025 Leadership and Service Awards, recognizing 20 individuals for their impact on national and international standardization and certification efforts.
SGS Introduces Services to Support FSMA 204 Food Traceability Compliance
SGS Introduces Services to Support FSMA 204 Food Traceability Compliance
SGS has launched a set of services to help companies prepare for upcoming food traceability requirements in the United States.
FDA Shift to ISO 13485 Makes Live Quality Management System Essential for Medical Devices
FDA Shift to ISO 13485 Makes Live Quality Management System Essential for Medical Devices
Starting February 2, 2026, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will align its Quality System Regulation with ISO 13485:2016, making it the foundation for all medical device market submissions.
Nelson-Jameson Idaho Distribution Center Earns Perfect Score in First SQF Audit
Nelson-Jameson Idaho Distribution Center Earns Perfect Score in First SQF Audit
Nelson-Jameson's distribution center in Jerome, Idaho, has earned a perfect 100% score in its first audit under the Safe Quality Food (SQF) Program, reflecting the highest level of food safety and quality certification.
New Standards for Flood Mapping Aim to Boost Canada’s Climate Resilience
New Standards for Flood Mapping Aim to Boost Canada’s Climate Resilience
Two new flood mapping standards have been introduced to help Canadian communities better manage flood risks caused by extreme weather.
ANSI Seeks Feedback on New ISO Proposal to Standardize Fundamentals of Services
ANSI Seeks Feedback on New ISO Proposal to Standardize Fundamentals of Services
The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) is requesting public comments by September 4, 2025, on a proposed new ISO technical committee aimed at developing global standards for the fundamentals of services.
Breakdown of Changes in the Revised ASTM E2659 Certificate Program Standard
Breakdown of Changes in the Revised ASTM E2659 Certificate Program Standard
ANSI/ASTM E2659-24, the 2024 edition of the Standard Practice for Certificate Programs, introduces significant updates to terminology, program structure, and certificate management.

Global News

ISO 20022 Series Update Sets New Rules as Payment Systems Prepare for Implementation
ISO 20022 Series Update Sets New Rules as Payment Systems Prepare for Implementation
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published updated and new parts in the ISO 20022 series, as major payment systems advance their implementation of the standard on closely aligned timelines.
Consultation Underway On Global Standard For AI Testing In Medical Devices
Consultation Underway On Global Standard For AI Testing In Medical Devices
An international voting and consultation phase is underway for a new standard that sets requirements for testing artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) in medical devices.
MSC Opens Review Of Chain Of Custody Standard For Public Consultation
MSC Opens Review Of Chain Of Custody Standard For Public Consultation
The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) has launched a public consultation on proposed revisions to its Chain of Custody Standard, inviting stakeholders across the seafood supply chain to provide feedback until May 30, 2026.
Call For Food Sector Stakeholders To Influence ISO 22000 Revision Through National Committees
Call For Food Sector Stakeholders To Influence ISO 22000 Revision Through National Committees
Food sector stakeholders who apply ISO 22000 in practice have the opportunity to influence its revision by bringing real-world experience into the process.
AutoCarbon Certification Scheme Due in 2027 As Pilot Phase Begins
AutoCarbon Certification Scheme Due in 2027 As Pilot Phase Begins
The International Automotive Oversight Bureau (IAOB) has announced AutoCarbon,
ISO 14064-5 Introduces Guidance For Remote Verification Of Greenhouse Gas Data
ISO 14064-5 Introduces Guidance For Remote Verification Of Greenhouse Gas Data
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has introduced ISO 14064-5, which provides guidance on how to carry out verification and validation of greenhouse gas (GHG) data using remote techniques in digital environments.
ISO 9002 Revision Moves To Draft International Standard Stage
ISO 9002 Revision Moves To Draft International Standard Stage
The revision of ISO 9002 has entered the Draft International Standard (DIS) stage, with ISO/TC 176/SC 2, the ISO subcommittee responsible for quality systems, advancing the project into formal consultation. 
ISO 37304 Compliance Management Certification Standard Advances to Final Draft Stage
ISO 37304 Compliance Management Certification Standard Advances to Final Draft Stage
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has advanced ISO 37304 to the final draft international standard (FDIS) stage.
One Vote Tips Toward New Edition Of ISO/IEC 17065 Over Amendment
One Vote Tips Toward New Edition Of ISO/IEC 17065 Over Amendment
One vote has tipped the decision toward publishing a new edition of ISO/IEC 17065 instead of issuing a separate amendment, following a closely split ballot within the International Organization for Standardization (ISO).
Is ISO 25500 a Solution to Supply Chain Data Challenges?
Is ISO 25500 a Solution to Supply Chain Data Challenges?
ISO 25500, a draft series of standards from the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), is presented by the Electronic Commerce Code Management Association (ECCMA) as a possible way to address long-standing problems with unreliable data across global supply chains.
IFS Updates Food, Logistics, Broker And Pacsecure Doctrines To Clarify Certification Rules
IFS Updates Food, Logistics, Broker And Pacsecure Doctrines To Clarify Certification Rules
The International Featured Standards (IFS) has published updated doctrine documents for its current standards covering food production, logistics, brokerage, and packaging materials, clarifying how certification requirements should be applied without revising the standards themselves.
PAS 25535 on Sustainability in Asset Management Reaches Draft Stage
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. 
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