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NIST Seeks Public Input on Draft Guidance for 5G Cybersecurity
NIST Seeks Public Input on Draft Guidance for 5G Cybersecurity
NIST’s National Cybersecurity Center of Excellence (NCCoE) is asking for public comments on its draft Executive Summary outlining key recommendations for securing 5G networks.
AeroFlexx Earns ISO Certifications for Quality Management and GMP in Cosmetics
AeroFlexx Earns ISO Certifications for Quality Management and GMP in Cosmetics
AeroFlexx, a packaging and containers manufacturing company from West Chester, Ohio, has achieved ISO 9001 certification for quality management and ISO 22716 certification for good manufacturing practices (GMP) in cosmetic production.
ANAB Honors Robert Yencha with Terry Burgess Assessor Award
ANAB Honors Robert Yencha with Terry Burgess Assessor Award
The ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) has awarded Robert 'Bob' Yencha the 8th Annual Terry Burgess Assessor of the Year Award for his dedication to conformity assessment and mentorship.
NIST Highlights Role of Standards in Digital Twin Interoperability, Cybersecurity, and Trust
NIST Highlights Role of Standards in Digital Twin Interoperability, Cybersecurity, and Trust
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has released Internal Report (IR) 8356, emphasizing the importance of standards in ensuring interoperability, cybersecurity, and trust in digital twin technology.
ANAB Sets One-Year Transition for ANSI/ASTM E2659-24 Certificate Program Standard
ANAB Sets One-Year Transition for ANSI/ASTM E2659-24 Certificate Program Standard
The ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) has announced a one-year transition plan for certificate issuers to adopt the updated ANSI/ASTM E2659-24 standard, effective from February 2025.
OSHA Releases 2024 Top 10 Safety Violations
OSHA Releases 2024 Top 10 Safety Violations
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has published its annual list of the top 10 most frequently cited safety violations for the fiscal year 2024, highlighting persistent workplace hazards.
ANSI Launches Resource on How Standards-Driven Public-Private Partnerships Shape Standards
ANSI Launches Resource on How Standards-Driven Public-Private Partnerships Shape Standards
The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) has introduced a new webpage detailing five models of Standards-Driven Public-Private Partnerships (SD-PPPs) and 19 related use cases.
Medical Device Industry at Midpoint in Transition to FDA’s ISO 13485-Based QMSR
Medical Device Industry at Midpoint in Transition to FDA’s ISO 13485-Based QMSR
A year ago, the FDA adopted ISO 13485 into its Quality System Regulation, rebranding it as the Quality Management System Regulation (QMSR).
"Beyond Celiac" Unveils New Trademark for Gluten-Free Products
"Beyond Celiac" Unveils New Trademark for Gluten-Free Products
Beyond Celiac, a leading gluten-free association in the United States, has introduced a new trademark following the release of Issue 4 of the BRCGS Standard.
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.

Global News

ISO Annual Meeting 2025 Heads to Rwanda
ISO Annual Meeting 2025 Heads to Rwanda
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) Annual Meeting 2025 will take place from October 6 to 10 in Kigali, Rwanda,
IEC Survey Shows Global Citizens Demand Stronger Action on Renewable Energy
IEC Survey Shows Global Citizens Demand Stronger Action on Renewable Energy
The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) has released a new study showing overwhelming public support for a more sustainable future,
EA Legal Opinion Confirms GLOBAC Must Amend Statutes for EU Compliance
EA Legal Opinion Confirms GLOBAC Must Amend Statutes for EU Compliance
A legal review commissioned by the European co-operation for Accreditation (EA) has concluded that the planned international body GLOBAC must amend its documents to comply with European Union law.
What to Expect With Revision of Benchmark Aerospace QM Standard as AS9100 Transitions to IA9100
What to Expect With Revision of Benchmark Aerospace QM Standard as AS9100 Transitions to IA9100
The International Aerospace Quality Group (IAQG) is preparing the release of IA9100, the new quality management standard that will replace AS9100 for aviation, space, and defense.
ISO 27018 Updated to Strengthen Data Protection in Public Cloud Services
ISO 27018 Updated to Strengthen Data Protection in Public Cloud Services
The new ISO/IEC 27018:2025 is the third edition of the guideline for protecting personally identifiable information (PII) in public cloud services where providers act as data processors.
OECD Endorses GOTS, Recognizing Its Growing Social Dimension
OECD Endorses GOTS, Recognizing Its Growing Social Dimension
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has reviewed the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) Version 7.0, 
IEC TS 60255-216-1 Standardizes Communication for Smart Grid Protection Devices
IEC TS 60255-216-1 Standardizes Communication for Smart Grid Protection Devices
The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) has published a new standard that sets common rules for how protection devices in the power grid communicate digitally so they can work together reliably.
Addressing Biometric Fraud in Identity Documents With New ISO 20059
Addressing Biometric Fraud in Identity Documents With New ISO 20059
A new international standard, ISO/IEC 20059, has been launched to strengthen biometric systems against morphing attacks.
Global Report by Standards Australia and ISO Maps 1,122 Environmental Standards
Global Report by Standards Australia and ISO Maps 1,122 Environmental Standards
Standards Australia and the ISO have launched the first edition of the Global Environmental Data Standards Mapping report,
International Young Professionals Gather in Germany for DKE Camp on Smart Cities
International Young Professionals Gather in Germany for DKE Camp on Smart Cities
The DKE Young Professionals Camp 2025 brought together 18 young experts from 18 countries to explore how standards can foster innovation and sustainability, with smart cities as a central example.
IEEE SA Launches Interactive Platform for Popular Standards
IEEE SA Launches Interactive Platform for Popular Standards
The IEEE Standards Association (IEEE SA), which operates under the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), has launched the Interactive Standards (IS) platform.
FSC Launches Survey on Revision of Trademark Use Guide for Promotional Licence Holders
FSC Launches Survey on Revision of Trademark Use Guide for Promotional Licence Holders
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) is revising its Trademark Use Guide for Promotional Licence Holders and is calling for input through a public survey open until October 2, 2025.
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