Accreditation and Sustainability (Part 3 of 3)
Throughout part one and part two of this World Accreditation Day 2026 blog series, ANAB has looked at how accreditation helps move innovation from possibility…
Measuring What Matters: The Future of Certifications
Change, innovation, and growth are constant in the certification community. The latest developments center on employers’ shifts toward skills-based hiring and the responsible integration of…
ISO 14001:2026 Transition | Key Changes and How to Prepare
ISO 14001:2026 was published April 15, 2026. For management systems, certification bodies, and certified clients, understanding the revision, and preparing is key to a smooth…
Strengthening Partnerships Between Community Colleges and Certification Bodies
Introduction There are a growing number of credentials in the marketplace including degrees, certificates, certifications, microcredentials, and licenses. Each is designed to fulfill a different…
What Are CMVs of IEC Standard Documents?
In response to market demand, the International Electronic Commission (IEC) launched new editions of its most popular standards with comments from IEC technical experts. These…
Global Trends in the Certification of Persons: Insights from Survey of 49 Accreditation Bodies
Introduction Since its first publication in 2003, the ISO/IEC 17024 standard, Conformity assessment — General requirements for bodies operating certification of persons, has become the…
ISO/IEC 27006-1:2024 Transition
ISO/IEC 27006-1:2024, the standard that defines the requirements for Information security, cybersecurity and privacy protection — Requirements for bodies providing audit and certification of information…
FSSC 22000 V6 Is Halfway Through Its Implementation
FSSC 22000 is a GFSI-benchmarked, globally recognized food safety management systems certification scheme. It is based on international and independent standards and incorporates technical specifications…
ISO/IEC 42001 – Hype or a Guiding Light?
One of the most widely anticipated standards in decades, ISO/IEC 42001: Artificial Intelligence Management Systems (AIMS), was published in December 2023. As a global standard,…