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ANAB Seeks Experts for Personnel Certification and Certificate Accreditation Committees
ANAB Seeks Experts for Personnel Certification and Certificate Accreditation Committees
The ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) is inviting nominations for its Personnel Certification Accreditation Committee (PCAC) and Certificate Accreditation Program Accreditation Committee (CAPAC).
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.

Global News

Two New Environmental Management Standards Published by ISO and IEC
Two New Environmental Management Standards Published by ISO and IEC
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) have released two new standards—ISO/TS 14076 and IEC 82474-1—
Producer Responsibility Standard Under Development
Producer Responsibility Standard Under Development
Sweden will lead the creation of a new global standard on producer responsibility, with the work coordinated by the Swedish Institute for Standards (SIS).
Codex Committee on General Principles Meets in Lille to Discuss Updates to Procedural Manual
Codex Committee on General Principles Meets in Lille to Discuss Updates to Procedural Manual
Delegates from around the world gathered in Lille, France from June 2 to 6 for the 34th Session of the Codex Committee on General Principles (CCGP34), where they discussed proposed updates to the Codex Alimentarius Procedural Manual.
Preventing Ageism and Scams in Digital Economy: New ISO 25556 Aims to Protect Older People
Preventing Ageism and Scams in Digital Economy: New ISO 25556 Aims to Protect Older People
A new international standard by ISO has been launched to help governments, businesses, and service providers build a digital economy that is fair and accessible to older adults.
IAQG Preparing Major Changes to Aerospace Certification Processes and Quality Standards
IAQG Preparing Major Changes to Aerospace Certification Processes and Quality Standards
The International Aerospace Quality Group (IAQG) is preparing major updates to its global certification scheme.
Ford Updates CSRs, Scorecard Guide and Audit Screens With Stricter Rules
Ford Updates CSRs, Scorecard Guide and Audit Screens With Stricter Rules
Ford has issued updates to its Customer-Specific Requirements (CSRs), scorecard guide, and audit visuals under the IATF 16949 quality management standard.
IAF Joins AIQI Consortium to Strengthen Quality Infrastructure for AI
IAF Joins AIQI Consortium to Strengthen Quality Infrastructure for AI
The International Accreditation Forum (IAF) has joined the Artificial Intelligence Quality Infrastructure (AIQI) Consortium to help develop safe and trustworthy AI technologies.
SGS Launches The PLEDGE program on Food Waste Certification Across Food Service Sector
SGS Launches The PLEDGE program on Food Waste Certification Across Food Service Sector
SGS has launched The PLEDGE on Food Waste Certification, a third-party program aimed at helping food service businesses reduce food waste and improve operational efficiency.
ISO/DIS 9001 Timeline Confirmed Following Seventeenth Working Group Meeting
ISO/DIS 9001 Timeline Confirmed Following Seventeenth Working Group Meeting
ISO/TC 176/SC 2/WG 29, the group revising ISO 9001, held its seventeenth meeting virtually on May 20, 2025, with 48 participants from 27 national standards bodies and 8 liaison organizations.
Long-Awaited ISO 27031 Revision Brings ICT Business Continuity Planning Into the Digital Era
Long-Awaited ISO 27031 Revision Brings ICT Business Continuity Planning Into the Digital Era
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has released the long-awaited second edition of ISO/IEC 27031,
Tackling Sophisticated Threats: New ISO 37003 Provides Practical Anti-Fraud Guidance
Tackling Sophisticated Threats: New ISO 37003 Provides Practical Anti-Fraud Guidance
A new international standard, ISO 37003:2025, has been published to help organizations strengthen their defenses against increasingly sophisticated fraud.
June 2025 Accreditation Roundup: ILAC-IAF Merger Advances, New IAF Documents and More
June 2025 Accreditation Roundup: ILAC-IAF Merger Advances, New IAF Documents and More
International accreditation organizations ILAC (International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation) and IAF (International Accreditation Forum) have accelerated merger plans into a common global organization
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