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 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

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

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

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, 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

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. 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 announced five winners of the 2024 Baldrige Awards for Performance Excellence.

ANSI to Host Phase 2 Launch Event for Emerging Tech Standards in Developing Countries

The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) wil host the U.S. launch of an initiative to support standardization in developing countries, with a focus on critical and emerging technologies.

NIST Grants $15 Million to Launch Standardization Center for Critical and Emerging Technologies

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has awarded $15 million to ASTM International to establish a Standardization Center of Excellence.

ANAB Responds to Fraud Claims in Organic Textiles Certification

The ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) has acknowledged concerns over fraudulent activities in organic textiles certification, regarding the ISO/IEC 17065 accreditation.

EU Approves EN ISO 15223-1 for Medical Device and IVD Labeling

The European Commission (EC) has approved EN ISO 15223-1, the standard used for symbols on medical device and in vitro diagnostic (IVD) labeling, for use in demonstrating compliance with EU requirements for these products.

GFSI Seeks Feedback on JFSM Recognition Under Benchmarking Requirements v2024

The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) has opened a public stakeholder consultation on the Japan Food Safety Management Association (JFSM) application for recognition under GFSI Benchmarking Requirements Version 2024.

Chery Added as IATF's Third Asian Automotive Group Member

The International Automotive Task Force (IATF) has approved the addition of Chery Automobile, as a new member of IATF AISBL, making it the third Asian automotive group represented in the organization.

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.