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Could a New Standard Reduce Human Errors in Safety? Standard Norway Wants Feedback
Standard Norway is exploring the development of comprehensive standards addressing human factors in accident prevention and is seeking feedback from businesses by March 1.
Brazil Introduces Landmark Standard to Curb Forest Fires
The Brazilian Association of Technical Standards (ABNT) has launched ABNT NBR 17190:2024, the nation's first standard dedicated to forest fire protection.
Serbia Translates ISO 45006 for Managing Infectious Disease Risks at Work
On December 30, 2024, Serbia published SRPS ISO 45006:2024, offering guidance to organizations on preventing, controlling, and managing exposure to infectious agents in the workplace.
Standards Australia Releases Draft Standard to Protect Children in the Metaverse
Standards Australia has unveiled draft standard DR AS 5402:2024, Children’s Safety in the Metaverse, developed by its MV-002 committee.
China Seeks Public Input on Draft Rules for Major Fire Hazards
China has released a draft of the mandatory national standard Rules for Determining Major Fire Hazards for public consultation.
UK Revises Critical Standard for Fire Safety in Residential Buildings
British Standards Institution (BSI) has revised an essential fire safety standard for the design, management, and use of residential buildings.
Fourth Edition of Swedish Handbook for Medical Gas Facilities Published
The Swedish Standards Institute (SIS) has released the fourth edition of SIS Handbook 370: Safety Standard for Medical Gas Facilities.
Indonesian Seminar Highlights Circuit Breakers and IEC Electrical Safety Standards
An international seminar on The Role of IEC International Standards for Electrical Safety in Indonesia was organized on November 19, 2024, in Serpong, South Tangerang,
NEK Publishes New Standard for Emergency Preparedness
The Norwegian Electrotechnical Committee (NEK) has launched NEK 801, a new standard for electrical installations in mobile units used by defense and emergency response actors.
AFNOR Releases New Study on ISO 45001 and Workplace Safety
AFNOR Group has published a new study exploring the use and impact of ISO 45001, the international standard for occupational health and safety (OHS).Global News
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, 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.
