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

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

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, 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

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

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

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 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

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,

ISO 9001 Revision Moves to FDIS Stage as Early Analysis Questions Scope of Changes

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has confirmed that the revision of ISO 9001 has entered the Final Draft International Standard (FDIS) stage, marking the last step before publication.

DIN to Lead ISO IEC Joint Technical Committee 5 on Digital Product Passport Standards

Following an initiative by the German Institute for Standardization (DIN) and the German Commission for Electrical, Electronic & Information Technologies (DKE),

ANSI/TIA-942 Addendum Targets AI Data Center Cooling and High-Density Needs

The Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA) is developing a new addendum to the ANSI/TIA-942 data center standard to address the growing demands of artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure.

IATF Introduces Mandatory Auditor Training for Corporate Scheme Audits

The International Automotive Task Force (IATF) has approved a new mandatory training module to strengthen how auditors assess organizations certified under corporate audit schemes for IATF 16949.

ISO/TS 19384 Sets First Standard for Digital Service Excellence

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has released ISO/TS 19384:2026,

FSSC Issues Five Sector-Specific Guides for Development Program Implementation

The Foundation for Food Safety Certification (FSSC) has published five sector-specific guidance documents to support organizations using the FSSC Development Program,

ISO 14001 Fourth Edition Officially Released

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published ISO 14001:2026, marking the release of the fourth edition of the world’s most widely used environmental management systems standard. 

Global ACI Introduced: IAF and ILAC Successor Presents New Identity

A new international accreditation body, Global Accreditation Cooperation Incorporated, has introduced a new identity as Global ACI, including a logo and communication channels after starting operations on January 1, 2026.

ISO 17067 Revision Expands Conformity Assessment Schemes

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) Committee on Conformity Assessment (CASCO) is revising ISO/IEC 17067 to expand its scope from product certification to a broader framework for conformity assessment schemes.

ISO Establishes Working Group on Environmental and Social Impact Data in Agrifood Systems

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has set up a new working group under ISO/TC 347 to develop a standardized way to record and share data on environmental and social impacts across agrifood supply chains.

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.