ANSI Forms Technology Consortium Council to Boost Standards Collaboration

The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) has created a new Technology Consortium Council (TCC) to strengthen collaboration and dialogue between consortia and the broader standardization community.

GLOBALG.A.P. Compliance Guide Published for U.S. Fruit and Vegetable Farms

A national interpretation guideline has been published to help United States producers meet the requirements of the Integrated Farm Assurance (IFA) v6 GFS standard for fruit and vegetables,

NIST Standard Enables Accurate Dosage of New Anticancer Drugs

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has developed the first U.S. standard for measuring the radioactivity of actinium-225, a key ingredient in a new class of anticancer drugs.

Digital Transformation and Smart Standards Take Center Stage in USNC Current Spring 2025 Edition

The Spring 2025 edition of the USNC Current, published by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and the U.S. National Committee (USNC) of the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC),

USA Replaces AI Safety Institute With New CAISI To Promote Innovation

The Trump administration is replacing the U.S. AI Safety Institute (AISI) with the newly formed Center for AI Standards and Innovation (CAISI).

ANSI May 2025 Report Maps Progress and Gaps in Drone Safety Standards

The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) has released the May 2025 Gaps Progress Report to track the standardization status for unmanned aircraft systems (UAS).

ANAB Gains Global Recognition for Aerospace Quality Accreditation

The ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) has expanded its international recognition under the International Accreditation Forum (IAF) multilateral recognition agreement (MLA) to include the aerospace industry’s IAQG ICOP sub-scope, as of April 23, 2025.

Cleaner Homes, Stronger Batteries: New ASTM Standard for battery-powered cleaning devices

ASTM International is developing a new standard to improve how battery-powered cleaning devices  are tested in real-world conditions.

Canada–US Standard Sets Clear Method to Measure Hydrogen's Environmental Impact

A new binational standard sets a shared method to report how hydrogen is made and how much carbon is released in the process.

FDA Extends Deadline for Front-of-Package Nutrition Label Proposal

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has extended the comment period for its proposed front-of-package (FOP) nutrition labeling rule until July 15.

WELL for Residential Certification Brings Holistic Health to Housing

WELL for Residential, developed by the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI), is the first holistic, third-party verified certification program designed specifically to address health and well-being in all types of housing.

ANSI Seeks U.S. Experts to Help Shape Future Automation Standards

The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) is calling for experts to join the U.S. Technical Advisory Groups (TAGs) to ISO Technical Committee 184 and its subcommittees SC 4 and SC 5.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

ISO 30134 Series KPIs Highlighted in New Data Center Energy and Water Whitepaper

A new whitepaper published by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) explains how key performance indicators (KPIs) from the ISO/IEC 30134 series can be used to measure and report energy and water use in data centers.

CSQ Invites Comments on Cannabis EU GMP Certification Addendum

Cannabis Safety & Quality (CSQ) has opened a public comment period for a new EU GMP certification addendum,

FSSC 22000 Version 7 Updates Prerequisite Programs And Aligns With GFSI 2024

The Foundation FSSC has released Version 7 of the FSSC 22000 food safety management system certification scheme, introducing updated prerequisite programs (PRPs) and aligning the scheme with the 2024 Global Food Safety Initiative requirements. 

ISO Develops Carbon Credit Data Model Standard, Calls for Input

A new data model for carbon credit markets is being developed by ISO’s sustainable finance and financial services committees, with early input still open to stakeholders.