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New (E-)Takeoff for Aviation IndustryStandards like ISO 10303 and ISO 14306 help to keep planes high in the sky
Mon, 11/05/2018 - 11:00
(ISO: Geneva) -- New technologies, from robotics to machine learning, are ushering in a period of rapid change and development. While the aviation industry is working to reap the benefits of this industrial automation, standards, especially those of…FDA Plans to Use ISO 13485 for Medical Devices RegulationIntended to harmonize domestic and international requirements
Wed, 08/29/2018 - 12:00
(ISO: Geneva) -- The Food and Drug Administration (FDA), an agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, announced its intention to use ISO 13485 as the basis for its quality system legislation.
The International Organization for…Mon, 01/29/2018 - 12:02
Ageing wastewater systems are under threat from growing populations, urbanization, pollution. and climate change, not to mention human behavior. However, despite these challenges and fears for health and safety, the new ISO 24516 series is playing…Tue, 11/28/2017 - 12:01
A new version of ISO 31000:2009—“Risk management” is due to be unveiled early next year. As the threat of risks grows for governments, organizations, and the public alike, how can the new, streamlined standard help to make our future more secure?…Wed, 08/02/2017 - 12:00
(ISO: Geneva) -- We all know the frustration of phoning a call center, only to be put on hold for an interminable amount of time or taken through a long and complex series of options before arriving at a dead end. And when we finally get hold of…Tue, 06/20/2017 - 12:00
(ISO: Geneva) -- Wastewater irrigation is an economical and high-in-nutrients option for even the poorest farmers. But, if untreated, the consequences for our health and the environment can be catastrophic. Discover the techniques that could…Precision Farming Takes OffMore than seven billion lives may depend on it
Mon, 05/15/2017 - 17:41
(ISO: Geneva) -- Companies created quite a buzz this year with the announcement that their plans to use drones to deliver packages are becoming a reality. As the technology continues to evolve, the number of users of, and uses for, unmanned…First International Standard for Sustainable Procurement Nears PublicationISO 20400 will help companies achieve sustainability goals, improve supplier relations
Thu, 09/01/2016 - 12:02
(ISO: Geneva) -- Procurement makes up a substantial budget of any organization, so wouldn’t the world be a better place if it was done in a sustainable way? A new standard in development aims to help organizations do just that, and it has now…ISO Is Seeking a New Secretary-GeneralDeadline for applications is Sept. 1, 2016
Wed, 07/27/2016 - 11:42
(ISO: Geneva) -- The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) is seeking applications for a new secretary-general. As the U.S. member body to ISO, the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) urges relevant stakeholders to consider…Do You Trust the Food You Eat?Producing quality food in a world of 7.4 billion people
Wed, 07/13/2016 - 13:54
The global food industry has never faced more challenges. From tainted dairy products to contaminated beef, high-profile cases crop up regularly to dent consumer confidence, while leading companies work hard to reclaim lost faith. So how…