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Canada–US Standard Sets Clear Method to Measure Hydrogen's Environmental Impact
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
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 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
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.
CSQ Opens Public Consultation on Revised Cannabis Safety and Quality Certification Program
CSQ Opens Public Consultation on Revised Cannabis Safety and Quality Certification Program
Cannabis Safety and Quality (CSQ) has launched a public comment period for its newly revised certification program, aiming to simplify the process for cannabis operators across the supply chain.
NEMA Promotes Domestic Production with "Make It American" Certification Program
NEMA Promotes Domestic Production with "Make It American" Certification Program
The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) has introduced the "Make It American" certification program to help buyers identify products and factories meeting rules for domestic content under the Build America, Buy America Act (BABA).
FDA Plans Big Change to Food Safety Oversight by Shifting Inspections to States
FDA Plans Big Change to Food Safety Oversight by Shifting Inspections to States
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is planning to transfer most routine food safety inspections to state-level agencies, a move that could reshape how food safety is monitored across the country.
ANAB Accredits NSF to Certify Sustainable Urban Forest Practices
ANAB Accredits NSF to Certify Sustainable Urban Forest Practices
The ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) has accredited NSF International Strategic Registrations (NSF-ISR) to certify organizations under the Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) Urban and Community Forest Sustainability Standard.
ANSI Seeks Input on New ISO Committee for Courier Services
ANSI Seeks Input on New ISO Committee for Courier Services
ANSI is calling for public comments by May 16 on a proposal to create a new ISO Technical Committee for courier services, covering express delivery of letters and parcels.
ANSI Seeks Input on Proposed ISO Committee for Pet Products
ANSI Seeks Input on Proposed ISO Committee for Pet Products
The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) is calling for public comments by April 11 on a proposal to create a new ISO Technical Committee focused on safety standards for pet products.
GLOBALG.A.P. Releases Version 2.1 of Add-On for U.S. Produce Safety Compliance
GLOBALG.A.P. Releases Version 2.1 of Add-On for U.S. Produce Safety Compliance
The latest version of the GLOBALG.A.P. FSMA Produce Safety Rule (PSR) add-on, version 2.1, was published on January 7, 2025, and will replace version 2.0 for all audits starting April 7, 2025.
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.

Global News

Proposal Calls for ISO Committee on Responsible Business Practices and Sustainability Reporting
Proposal Calls for ISO Committee on Responsible Business Practices and Sustainability Reporting
An International Organization for Standardization (ISO) technical committee has been proposed to develop standards for responsible business practices and sustainability reporting.
CanadaGAP Version 11 Achieves GFSI Recognition Under 2024 Benchmark
CanadaGAP Version 11 Achieves GFSI Recognition Under 2024 Benchmark
The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) has recognized CanadaGAP Food Safety Program Version 11.0 against its 2024 Benchmarking Requirements (BMRs), allowing
ISO 9001:2026 Receives Final Approval Ahead of September Publication
ISO 9001:2026 Receives Final Approval Ahead of September Publication
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has approved the final draft of ISO 9001:2026 with overwhelming support, clearing the way for publication of the revised quality management standard, which is expected in September 2026.
Codex Defines When 'May Contain' Allergen Labels Are Justified
Codex Defines When 'May Contain' Allergen Labels Are Justified
New international guidance adopted by the Codex Alimentarius Commission aims to make 'may contain' allergen labels more consistent and trustworthy.
ISO 14025:2026 Brings First Major Update to Environmental Product Declarations in 20 Years
ISO 14025:2026 Brings First Major Update to Environmental Product Declarations in 20 Years
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published ISO 14025:2026, the first major revision of the international standard for Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) since 2006. 
ISO/IEC 27000 Updated With Clearer Guidance for Information Security Standards
ISO/IEC 27000 Updated With Clearer Guidance for Information Security Standards
ISO and IEC have updated ISO/IEC 27000, the guide to the ISO/IEC 27000 family of information security standards.
AIAG and VDA Publish Global Guide for Better Manufacturing Process Control
AIAG and VDA Publish Global Guide for Better Manufacturing Process Control
A new joint manual from the Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG) and the German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA) establishes a single international approach to monitoring and improving manufacturing processes.
ISO 14001:2026 Transition Deadlines Confirmed
ISO 14001:2026 Transition Deadlines Confirmed
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has confirmed the transition timeline for ISO 14001:2026, 
BIPM Releases First Stable Digital Reference for SI Units
BIPM Releases First Stable Digital Reference for SI Units
The International Bureau of Weights and Measures (BIPM) has released the first stable version of the SI Reference Point, a digital reference for the International System of Units (SI).
FSSC 22000 Version 7 Incorporates Save Food Packaging Principles
FSSC 22000 Version 7 Incorporates Save Food Packaging Principles
The Foundation FSSC has incorporated aspects of the Save Food Packaging (SFP) Design Principles into FSSC 22000 Version 7 through a partnership with the World Packaging Organisation (WPO) and the Australasian Institute of Packaging (AIP).
VDA Publishes Updated Interpretations for VDA 6.2 Service Audit Standard
VDA Publishes Updated Interpretations for VDA 6.2 Service Audit Standard
The German Association of the Automotive Industry Quality Management Center (VDA QMC) has published Version 2 of the Sanctioned Interpretations (SIs) and Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for VDA 6.2, updating how service organizations in the automotive industry should apply the quality management audit standard.
ISO and IEC Update AI Rules for Standards Development
ISO and IEC Update AI Rules for Standards Development
ISO and IEC have published updated guidance on the use of artificial intelligence in technical committees, defining how AI may be used during the development of international standards. 
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