ISO 22000:2005 replaced by ISO 22000:2018

The 2018 version of ISO 22000 was published on June 19 2018. With this release, ISO 22000:2005 will be withdrawn. Companies certified to the ISO 22000:2005 standard have to transition their certificate to ISO 22000:2018, and there is a 3-year transition period until June 19 2021.

ISO/IEC 20000-1:2011 has been updated and replaced by ISO/IEC 20000-1:2018

Organizations currently certified to ISO/IEC 20000-1:2011 will have two years to transition to ISO/IEC 20000-1:2018. After 15 September 2020, certificates for ISO/IEC 20000-1:2011 will no longer be valid.

OHSAS 18001:2007 is now ISO 45001:2018

As ISO 45001 is now released, OHSAS 18001 will be withdrawn. Companies must migrate to the new standard by March 2021.

ISO 50001:2011 is replaced by ISO 50001:2018

The 2018 version of ISO 50001 was published on 20 August 2018. The transition deadline is to be three years from the publication date.

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NEW YORK, UNITED STATES / GENEVA, SWITZERLAND – 20 SEPTEMBER 2023

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) have signed a landmark Statement of Intent, signaling their commitment to the role of International Standards in addressing global development challenges.

They will collaborate on initiatives geared towards enhancing international standards that advance sustainability actions by both the public and private sectors, including the prospective development of the first international standard for the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) based on UNDP’s SDG Impact Standards and relevant ISO standards. 

Such a standard would be significant in that it will provide a common basis for documentation and certification, making it easier for organizations and companies to align their efforts and document progress toward the SDGs.

“As we see with SDG 17 – Partnerships for Goals achieving the SDGs requires true partnering across all sectors. This partnership between ISO and UNDP brings forth an opportunity to build on the unique contributions of each organization for a more resilient and equitable future for all,” said ISO President, Ulrika Francke. 

“By helping to shape new management standards for businesses and investors, UNDP and ISO can ensure that sustainability and the SDGs are not just an add-on to business – they will be an intrinsic part of how all business is done,” said Achim Steiner, UNDP Administrator. “With better practices, we will achieve better outcomes for business and investors – and better outcomes for people and planet.”

This partnership creates the opportunity to harness the complementary competencies and reach of two of the world’s leading organizations in their field and marks a notable step towards aligning sustainability standards globally. 

The two organizations look forward to a close collaboration together with all who contribute to advancing the achievement of the SDGs.

 ISO AND IEC EXPERT GROUP WINS ANOTHER EMMY AWARD

The expert group behind the structure of multimedia files such as MP4 and 3GP was honoured with the prestigious Technology & Engineering Emmy Award from the US-based National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. The prize was presented at the 72^nd Annual Technology & Engineering Emmy Awards held last night, 4 November 2021.

The File Format Subgroup of MPEG Systems, which operates under ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 29, a joint technical subcommittee of ISO and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), was recognized for the development of International Standard ISO/IEC 14496-12, Information technology – Coding of audio-visual objects – Part 12: ISO base media file format. The award-winning format provides the structure for time-based media files such as video and audio, which facilitates interchange, management, editing and presentation of the media. Without it, the technology just doesn’t work.

Emmys are awarded for excellence in artistic, educational and technical achievements in television. JTC 1/SC 29’s MPEG (Moving Picture Experts Group) and JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group) have won seven Emmy Awards in recent years for their revolutionary contributions to the global audiovisual industry.

Gary Sullivan, Chair of ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 29, said: “The ISO base media file format has become the bedrock underlying modern media storage and delivery, spanning both local storage and streaming services for music, video and other media.”

David Singer, who chairs the File Format Subgroup, said it is heartening to be recognized for all the intense effort that goes into this technology, without which the world would be a very different place.

“Over 20 years, a small, dedicated set of experts has curated this format, respecting and developing the initial design principles, while being flexible and responsive to the needs of industry, and the result is a format that is still in active adoption and development,” he said.

G20: CREATING A BETTER FUTURE WITH INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS

The world’s leading standards bodies have issued a joint declaration calling on all countries to recognize, support and adopt international standards in order to contribute directly to the three pillars of the Italian G20 presidency: People, Planet and Prosperity.

The declaration was part of the International Standards Summit for People, Planet and Prosperity, held under the aegis of the Italian G20 Presidency.

Appealing to policy makers and heads of state, the leaders of the World Standards Cooperation (WSC)[1] highlighted the powerful role that standards can play in facilitating recovery on all levels of sustainability. The declaration said that, by referencing standards in policy, governments could significantly support employment, health and education (People), contribute to sustainability (Planet) and enable the economic resilience of businesses (Prosperity).

The WSC leaders emphasized how the current pandemic has demonstrated the benefits of digitalization to all three pillars and the integral role that international standards play in supporting this. International standards are the backbone of digital technologies creating a “common language” that enables quality and compatibility for all users.

“Digital technologies that work safely and efficiently for the benefit of society can ensure a sustainable, equitable and prosperous future. They enable new forms of collaboration and open up new creative possibilities for environmental policy. Digital technologies supported by international standards are powerful solutions for climate action and economic sustainability,” the call to action stated. 

IEC General Secretary Philippe Metzger said that the work of international standards and conformity assessment was to support efforts to build a more sustainable and inclusive world.

“For us, that means supporting the realization of an ‘All Electric Society’ with a zero-carbon economy, which will ensure global prosperity by providing universal access to affordable energy generated from renewable and sustainable sources,” he said.

“International standards and conformity assessment can also pave the way to a circular economy that takes better care of our resources. They are powerful tools that can help governments and regulators implement policies more efficiently and reach development goals more quickly.”

ISO Secretary-General Sergio Mujica said the world is facing unprecedented global challenges, which calls for greater international cooperation and collaboration.

“The world needs national and international collaboration more than ever, and events like the G20 for People, Planet and Prosperity are essential,” he said.

“The international standards community must drive forward its multilateral efforts as we navigate through unstable times and look ahead to a robust, balanced and inclusive global economic recovery. International standards are powerful tools to help realize the commitments that result from such collaboration and enable us to build a sustainable future.”

Chaesub Lee, Director of the ITU Telecommunication Standardization Bureau, emphasized the importance of giving everyone a voice in deciding how new technological capabilities should factor into our future.

“International standards represent voluntary commitments to new ways of working together – they must help us to ensure that innovation in the interest of sustainability is shared worldwide,” he said.

“Digital transformation is accelerating, creating convergence in the business of different industry sectors and the responsibilities of associated regulatory authorities. We must continue bringing everyone together to clarify our respective contributions to a sustainable future, including the contribution expected of international standards bodies.”

The call to action also urged all countries to ensure that international standards and publications accelerate the successful achievement of the Paris Agreement, the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and the United Nations Call for Action on Adaptation and Resilience. This is also in line with ISO’s London Declaration, signed at the recent annual General Assembly, which outlines ISO’s commitment to work with members and stakeholders to facilitate and achieve these goals.

In addition, IEC and ISO have developed a “Climate Action Kit”, a package to support policy makers in their commitment to reducing net greenhouse gas emissions. The package presents case studies on how standards can support public policies and influence climate change initiatives.

Closing the event, Renzo Tomellini, Chief Technical Adviser to Roberto Cingolani, Italy’s Minister of Ecological Transition, emphasized the importance of standards in achieving net-zero goals.

“International standards are essential to address the challenges our world is facing, at the economic, environmental and social levels,” he said.

“They enable us to walk the talk, not just talk the talk. The standards community is essential to the well-being of society. I congratulate the standards leaders and participants at this event for their collaboration, commitment and achievements so far.”

The event was held under the aegis of the G20 Italian Presidency, with the contribution of the Italian Ministry of Economic Development and Ministry of Foreign Affairs. It was organized jointly by the Italian standardization bodies UNI and CEI, together with the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and International Telecommunication Union (ITU).

Originally intended to take place in Naples, Italy, the Summit was held remotely due to the global pandemic, welcoming participants from all over the world.

The first International Standards Summit took place last year under the G20 Saudi Arabia Presidency. This year, during the Italian Presidency, UNI celebrates its centenary as it was founded in 1921. The Italian Electrotechnical Committee (CEI) was established in 1909.