Industry News March: Audits, Certification, Standards

Preparing For ISO 9001:2026

ISO 9001:2026 is planned to be published in September 2026. This revision highlights the importance of staying ahead in regard to quality assurance.

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Food Safety Net Services (FSNS) Opens New Laboratory in St. Louis

Food Safety Net Services (FSNS) has expanded with the opening of its new food testing laboratory in St. Louis, Missouri. The new facility is ISO 17025-accredited and offers a wide range of food safety testing services.

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American Humane Society Announces New Science and Standards Department to Advance Animal Welfare

American Humane Society, the largest certifier of animal welfare practices in the world and the first national humane society in the U.S., has introduced its new Science and Standards Department that will enhance the organization’s commitment to promoting animal welfare through scientific research, education, and standards.

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ANAB’s Certificate Accreditation Program Releases Transition Plan for Newest Version of ANSI/ASTM E2659 Standard

The ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) Certificate Accreditation Program (CAP) has issued a one-year transition plan for certificate issuers to go through full migration from ANSI/ASTM E2659-18, Standard Practice for Certificate Programs, to the updated version of the standard, ANSI/ASTM E2659-24.

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SGS Expands Presence in Australia

SGS has signed an agreement to acquire Independent Metallurgical Operations Pty Ltd and Metallurgy Pty Ltd (collectively known as IMO) based in Perth, Australia. The two are leading providers of metallurgical consulting, testing, technical services, and site operations.

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