Baldrige Performance Excellence Program Transitions to Two Private-Sector Partners

Beginning with the 2026 award cycle, most operational responsibilities for the Baldrige Performance Excellence Program will shift to two private-sector organizations, while federal authorities retain ownership and oversight of the framework and award process.

NIST Invites Comments on Guide Connecting Cybersecurity, ERM and Workforce Planning

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has released the draft Special Publication 1308 2pd,

ANSI Sets Schedule for 2026 Standards Action Updates

The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) has released its 2026 Standards Action publishing calendar, 

Quality Drives U.S. Manufacturing Resilience, ZEISS Report Finds

A new U.S. Manufacturing Insights Report 2025 from ZEISS Industrial Quality Solutions reveals that 93% of American manufacturers view quality assurance as mission-critical to overcoming industry challenges and maintaining competitiveness.

ANSI Honors 20 Leaders Advancing U.S. Standardization and Conformity Assessment

The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) recognized 20 outstanding professionals for their leadership in standards, conformity assessment, and workforce development during its 2025 Leadership and Service Awards Banquet on October 22.

U.S. Report Tracks Progress on 3D Printing Standards Gaps

America Makes and the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) released the September 2025 Gaps Progress Report,

Standards That Help Tackle the Growing Problem of Trash in Space

As Earth’s orbit becomes increasingly crowded with defunct satellites, rocket parts, and collision fragments, the need for global standards to manage space debris has become urgent.

By Light Earns Cybersecurity CMMC Level 2 Certification Across Enterprise

By Light Professional IT Services has achieved Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level 2 across its entire organization,

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

European AI Standard for Computer Vision prEN 18281 Enters Public Enquiry

A European draft standard, prEN 18281, for evaluating AI systems that analyze images and video has entered public enquiry, setting out how such systems should be assessed as part of the broader framework supporting the EU AI Act.

Work Begins on IEC 60601-1 Medical Electrical Equipment Safety Standard Update

The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) has begun work on updating IEC 60601-1, the core standard for the safety and essential performance of medical electrical equipment.

ISSB Proposes Updates to Three SASB Standards, Refining Sustainability Reporting in Agriculture, Food and Power

The International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) has issued a consultation on proposed amendments to three Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) Standards to support alignment with IFRS S1 and IFRS S2,

FSC Proposes New Approach To Intact Forest Landscapes Protection

The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has launched two public consultations on draft Advice Notes to strengthen how Intact Forest Landscapes (IFLs) are managed and protected.

VDA Releases Automotive SPICE Yellow Volume 3rd Revised Edition for Public Review

The German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA) Quality Management Center (QMC) has released the Automotive SPICE Yellow Volume 3rd revised edition, opening a public feedback period until May 12, 2026.

Technical Guides Explain 2026 Updates to ISO 9001 and ISO 14001

Global certification body Bureau Veritas has released two technical guides on the revised versions of ISO 9001 and ISO 14001,

VDA 20 Guide on AI in Quality Management Opens for Feedback

The German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA) has released VDA 20 – AI in Quality Management as a draft document and opened it for public feedback until June 30, 2026,

ISO 14155 on Clinical Investigations of Medical Devices in Humans Updated

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published ISO 14155:2026, updating the global Good Clinical Practice standard for clinical investigations of medical devices in human subjects.

ISO 17024 Third Edition Published: Updated Rules For Certification Of Persons

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) have published the third edition of ISO/IEC 17024,

ISO 12100 Machinery Safety Revision Stalls Over Risk Definition Dispute

The revision of  ISO 12100, the core standard for machinery safety, remains unresolved following a negative international vote, with key disagreements, including on alignment with EU requirements. 

Sweden Introduces CBAM Accreditation for Emissions Verifiers, Reflecting Broader Global Shift in Climate Data Assurance

The Swedish Board for Accreditation and Conformity Assessment (SWEDAC) has introduced a new accreditation area for organizations verifying emissions data under the

Youth Leadership Program Opens Applications For 2026–2027 Environmental Cohort

Applications are now open for the third cohort of the Environmental Management Youth Leadership Group (YLG 3.0), an initiative of the International Organization for Standardization (ISO).