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NIST Boosts Textile Recycling Efforts with Comprehensive NIR-SORT Database
NIST Boosts Textile Recycling Efforts with Comprehensive NIR-SORT Database
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has developed the Near-Infrared Spectra of Origin-defined and Real-world Textiles (NIR-SORT), a free and downloadable database designed to improve textile sorting efficiency at recycling centers.
ANAB Announces Inaugural Conformity Assessment Symposium for 2026
ANAB Announces Inaugural Conformity Assessment Symposium for 2026
The ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) will host its first Conformity Assessment Symposium (ACAS) on January 19-20, 2026, at the Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center in Orlando, Florida.
Eurofins Introduces GMP Certification Program for Dietary Supplements
Eurofins Introduces GMP Certification Program for Dietary Supplements
Eurofins Healthcare Assurance has launched a new Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) certification program to help dietary and food supplement companies meet U.S. regulatory standards.
SCC and A2LA Launch First Dual Accreditation Program for North America
SCC and A2LA Launch First Dual Accreditation Program for North America
The Standards Council of Canada (SCC) and the American Association for Laboratory Accreditation (A2LA) have introduced a dual accreditation program to help testing and calibration laboratories achieve seamless cross-border compliance.
Private Brands Increase Market Share, Approach Quarter of Retail Sales
Private Brands Increase Market Share, Approach Quarter of Retail Sales
Private brands now account for nearly a quarter- 24% - of retail sales in ten main product sectors, according to recent research by Numerator.
FDA Overhauls ‘Healthy’ Food Labeling with Stricter Criteria
FDA Overhauls ‘Healthy’ Food Labeling with Stricter Criteria
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a final rule updating the criteria for the “healthy” nutrient content claim on food packaging.
ANSI Invited Experts to Shape the Future of Sustainability Standards
ANSI Invited Experts to Shape the Future of Sustainability Standards
The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) called for experts on January 3, 2025, to join a Virtual Technical Advisory Group (VTAG) and contribute to the revision of ISO Guide 82:2019,
Applications Open for 2025 Baldrige Award, the Highest U.S. Honor in Organizational Excellence
Applications Open for 2025 Baldrige Award, the Highest U.S. Honor in Organizational Excellence
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has announced the 2025 Baldrige Award Criteria, signaling the start of the application process for the nation’s highest recognition for organizational performance.
Mariposa Labs Earns ISO 22716 Certification for Cosmetic Manufacturing
Mariposa Labs Earns ISO 22716 Certification for Cosmetic Manufacturing
Mariposa Labs, a personal care contract manufacturer based in Boise, Idaho, has achieved ISO 22716:2007 certification.
ANSI National Accreditation Board Marks 35 Years of Accreditation Services
ANSI National Accreditation Board Marks 35 Years of Accreditation Services
The ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) is celebrating its 35th anniversary, reflecting on its development since its founding in 1989 as the Registrar Accreditation Board (RAB).
GLOBALG.A.P. Unveils Social Responsibility Solution for US Farms
GLOBALG.A.P. Unveils Social Responsibility Solution for US Farms
GLOBALG.A.P. North America has announced the launch of the updated GLOBALG.A.P. Risk Assessment on Social Practice (GRASP) for US producers.
NIST Announces 2024 Baldrige Awards for Excellence; Five Role Models Recognized
NIST Announces 2024 Baldrige Awards for Excellence; Five Role Models Recognized
NIST announced five winners of the 2024 Baldrige Awards for Performance Excellence.

Global News

FSC Opens Consultation on Chain of Custody Revisions as Two Core Standards Reach Final Phase
FSC Opens Consultation on Chain of Custody Revisions as Two Core Standards Reach Final Phase
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has opened consultation on revisions to five Chain of Custody (CoC) documents, with two core standards now entering the final consultation phase.
CanadaGAP Seeks GFSI Recognition for Updated Food Safety Programs
CanadaGAP Seeks GFSI Recognition for Updated Food Safety Programs
The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) has opened a public stakeholder consultation as CanadaGAP seeks recognition for updated food safety certification programs covering fruit and vegetable operations.
Efforts to Broaden Application of ISO 21378 Underway
Efforts to Broaden Application of ISO 21378 Underway
Following last year’s confirmation of ISO 21378:2019, a standard for structured audit data collection and exchange, work within ISO/TC 295/WG 1 is now focused on broadening how the standard is applied across organizations.
ISO 14019-3 Working Draft Reviewed Ahead of October Stage Decision
ISO 14019-3 Working Draft Reviewed Ahead of October Stage Decision
The development of ISO 14019-3, a proposed international standard on sustainability information validation processes,
First Nuclear Decommissioning Standard Approved for ISO Development
First Nuclear Decommissioning Standard Approved for ISO Development
The Korean Agency for Technology and Standards (KATS) will lead development of the world’s first international standard for nuclear power plant decommissioning after its proposal was approved as a new ISO work item.
Public Consultation Opens for Revised ISO 19650-3 BIM Standard
Public Consultation Opens for Revised ISO 19650-3 BIM Standard
A public consultation has opened for the revised draft of ISO 19650-3, the part of the ISO 19650 series focused on information management during the operational phase of built assets.
ISO/IEC 17021-1 Confirmation Keeps Certification Rules Stable
ISO/IEC 17021-1 Confirmation Keeps Certification Rules Stable
The International Organization for Standardization’s (ISO) Committee on Conformity Assessment (ISO/CASCO) has confirmed continuation of the current edition of ISO/IEC 17021-1,
Revised ISO 14024 Aims to Prevent Greenwashing in Ecolabel Programs
Revised ISO 14024 Aims to Prevent Greenwashing in Ecolabel Programs
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published the third edition of ISO 14024, revising requirements for ecolabel certification programs to improve verification of environmental claims and help prevent greenwashing, 
Experts Sought for ISO TS 20008 Food Waste Measurement and Reporting Project
Experts Sought for ISO TS 20008 Food Waste Measurement and Reporting Project
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has started development of ISO/AWI TS 20008,
Joint ISO and IEC Team Releases Information Model for SMART Content
Joint ISO and IEC Team Releases Information Model for SMART Content
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) have released the first version of the IEC & ISO Information Model for SMART content,
GMP+ International Launches Feed Life Cycle Assessment Standard
GMP+ International Launches Feed Life Cycle Assessment Standard
The GMP+ International has launched the MI5.7 Feed Life Cycle Assessment LCA standard, introducing a harmonized method for calculating and communicating the environmental impact of feed products across the supply chain.
ISO 22367:2026 Revises Risk Management Guidance for Medical Laboratories
ISO 22367:2026 Revises Risk Management Guidance for Medical Laboratories
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published ISO 22367:2026, a revised standard that provides medical laboratories with a structured approach to identifying, assessing, and controlling risks across laboratory activities and testing processes.
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