News and Updates

ACRS News
22 Jul 2026
22 Jul 2026

How to use ACRS sustainability scheme for Green Star

The Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA)’s Green Star rating system is used throughout ANZ to verify the environmental and social outcomes of buildings. ACRS Sustainable Constructional Steel (SCS) Certification is recognised by the GBCA’s Responsible Products p... More
ACRS News
07 Jul 2026
07 Jul 2026

ACRS SCS Scheme recognised by Infrastructure Sustainability Council

The ACRS Sustainable Constructional Steel Scheme has been recognised by the Infrastructure Sustainability Council, adding to its recognition by other key industry bodies and sustainability frameworks.This is an encouraging development for ACRS, and for the broader push to impr... More
ACRS News
07 Jul 2026
07 Jul 2026

Substitution, traceability and why certificate checks matter

ACRS continues to see examples of product substitution, misleading certification claims and certificates that need closer checking.The concern is not only whether a steel product is made to the relevant standard. It is whether the steel delivered to site is the steel that was ... More
ACRS News
12 Jun 2026
12 Jun 2026

Important updates to ACRS Product Certification requirements – Mark of Conformity and future data submission changes

As part of ACRS's ongoing review of the Product Certification Scheme and to ensure the requirements of product end users continue to be met, the Scheme Rules are periodically updated. In recent years, we have seen significant growth in digital systems, together with an increas... More
ACRS News
12 Jun 2026
12 Jun 2026

Statement from ACRS on non-compliant products in market

The Australasian Certification Authority for Reinforcing and Structural Steels (ACRS) reiterates the critical importance of trusted independent, third-party certification of structural and reinforcing steel used in construction across Australia and New Zealand.ACRS is increasi... More