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Selected Strong Spirit Producers in Vojvodina Certified for Quality Standards
The certification body Pancert awarded certificates to 10 strong spirits producers in Vojvodina (province in Republic of Serbia) as a part of the project Certification and Standardization of Strong Spirits Producers.
Public Call for External Contributors Announced by ISBIH
The Institute for Standardization of Bosnia and Herzegovina (ISBIH) has issued a public call to select external collaborators for standards translation.
November Edition of HZN e-Bulletin Highlights Key Developments in Standards
The Croatian Standards Institute (HZN) has released the November 2024 edition of its e-bulletin and bulletin for normative documents.
Standard for Auditing Healthcare Quality Management Systems Released in Serbian
A new standard specifying competency requirements for auditing and certifying quality management systems in healthcare organizations has been published in Serbian.
Serbia Adopts Latest Version of ISO 55001 for Asset Management
KS CASCO approved the Serbian translation of ISO 55001:2024, the international standard for asset management systems and their requirements.
National Interpretation Guidelines - NIG for GLOBALG.A.P. Standards Released in Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina
GLOBALG.A.P. has published National Interpretation Guidelines for Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina, offering tailored guidance for compliance with its food safety and sustainability standards.
Croatian Standards Institute Honors Top Contributors With Annual Certificates of Appreciation
The Croatian Standards Institute (HZN) held its third Expert Council session on November 21, 2024, in Zagreb.
Advancing Quality Infrastructure: Highlights from Belgrade’s Quality Forum 2024
The 33rd Quality Forum, held on November 13–14, 2024, in Belgrade, convened numerous experts and participants from Serbia and neighboring countries.
Serbia Introduces New Accreditation Scheme for GHG Verification Bodies
The Accreditation Body of Serbia (ATS) has launched a new accreditation scheme for bodies verifying greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reports.
Montenegro Invites Applications for First-Ever Tourism Quality Label
The National Tourism Organization of Montenegro (NTO CG) has launched its inaugural quality label, "Montenegro Quality" (MQ), inviting applications from businesses in tourism, hospitality, and related sectors.
Republic of Srpska Updates Organic Production Law to Align With EU Standards
The Government of the Republic of Srpska has adopted a draft law on organic production, aligning it with the EU's new regulations on organic production and labeling.
REFORD Recognized as PEFC Member for North Macedonia in General Assembly
The PEFC General Assembly has officially recognized the Regional Centre for Forestry and Rural Development (REFORD) as North Macedonia's PEFC national member.Global News
International Quality Awards 2025 Finalists Announced by CQI
The Chartered Quality Institute (CQI) has announced the finalists for the International Quality Awards 2025, recognizing excellence across nine categories.
BRCGS Updates Module 10 on Plastic Pellet Loss Prevention for Packaging Materials Issue 7
BRCGS has released an updated version of Module 10 on plastic pellet loss prevention, now aligned with Issue 7 of the BRCGS Packaging Materials Standard.
SGS Delivers First Pilot OECD Certification Audit to Curb Illicit Trade in Free Trade Zones
SGS has completed the first-ever pilot certification audit of a Free Trade Zone (FTZ) under the OECD (Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development) Certification Programme.
IEC to Enhance Smart Energy Roadmap in 2025 with Updates on Grid Resilience and Demand Response
The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) Systems Committee for Smart Energy (SyC Smart Energy) updated the Smart Energy Roadmap in December 2024.
As ISO 45001 Revision Advances, New Guidelines on Climate Risks and Leadership Are Being Developed
The ISO 45001 standard for workplace health and safety is undergoing revision, set for publication in March 2027.
Global Revision of ISO 14001 Enters Final Phase of Public Consultation
The global revision of ISO 14001, the world’s most widely used environmental management standard, has entered its final phase of public consultation.
First International Standard for Safe Wireless Power Transfer Published by IEC and IEEE
The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) and the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) have jointly published IEC/IEEE 63184:2025, the first global standard to assess human exposure to electromagnetic fields (EMF) from wireless power transfer (WPT) systems.
ASC to Replace 12 Species-Specific Frameworks with New Unified Farm Standard
The Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) has merged its twelve species-specific standards into a single ASC Farm Standard.
BRCGS Opens Public Consultation for Consumer Products Issue 4
BRCGS has launched a public consultation to revise its Global Standard Consumer Products Issue 4, aiming to gather input from across the industry to improve the standard’s relevance and effectiveness.
GFSI Issues Call for Expert Auditors to Join Phase 2 of Development Effort
The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) has issued an extended call for highly experienced auditors to join the second phase of its Auditor Training and Professional Development (ATPD) governance initiative.
JETI Publishes Key Reports on Metaverse and Intelligent Computing
JETI, the dedicated ISO/IEC advisory group specialized in emerging technologies, has released two reports, focusing respectively on the Metaverse and Intelligent Computing.
