News articles published by the Standards Council of Canada are listed below.
News
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2021/10/19
New research has identified key considerations to verify recycled content claims in plastic products to inform actions in support of Canada’s target of achieving at least 50% recycled content in plastic products, where applicable, by 2030. This target aims to extend the life... -
2021/10/14
On October 14, 2021, the Standards Council of Canada (SCC) joins the global community in celebrating World Standards Day. Each year, SCC highlights the importance of standards-related activities and pays tribute to the collaborative efforts of thousands of individuals that... -
2021/10/12
The Standards Council of Canada (SCC) is proud to announce that nine Canadians received the 1906 Award from the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC). The 1906 Award was created to commemorate the year that IEC was established. It honours the timely and invaluable... -
2021/08/05
In response to the rapidly evolving commercial and societal needs of Canadians, the Standards Council of Canada (SCC) have released new guidance for developing a fast-track standards-based tool to help industry, government and innovators address pressing problems. The new... -
2021/07/07
The Standards Council of Canada (SCC) is proud to announce that Tony Capel received the 2021 Lord Kelvin Award from the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC). The Lord Kelvin Award is the highest honour given by the IEC. It recognizes exceptional and long-term... -
2021/06/29
SCC is set to launch the development of a National Standards Strategy (NSS) that will ensure Canadian standardization interests are strategically represented internationally. The NSS has a vital role in helping Canadian sectors respond to emerging technologies and build back... -
2021/06/28
Data is being generated, analyzed, and applied in every aspect of our lives – faster than ever before. The handling and management of data impacts everything from finance to healthcare, from education to recreation, and from manufacturing to retailing. We have a tremendous... -
2021/06/22
The Federal Government has unveiled the International Standards Regulatory Review Roadmap , a suite of initiatives that will position Canada as a global leader in the use of international standards in regulation. The initiatives were developed under the second round of...