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Montenegro Must Prioritize Quality Policy To Join EU
Montenegro Must Prioritize Quality Policy To Join EU
Montenegro needs a clear national quality policy to support sustainable development and EU integration, said Janez Furlan, senior expert in quality infrastructure, in an interview with the Chamber of Economy of Montenegro.
Bosnia and Herzegovina Adds Climate Change Requirements to Key Management Standards
Bosnia and Herzegovina Adds Climate Change Requirements to Key Management Standards
The Institute for Standardization of Bosnia and Herzegovina (ISBIH) has published amendments to the national versions of ISO 9001 and ISO 45001, introducing specific requirements related to climate change.
BAS ISO 21502:2025 Brings International Project Management Guidance to Bosnia and Herzegovina
BAS ISO 21502:2025 Brings International Project Management Guidance to Bosnia and Herzegovina
The Institute for Standardization of Bosnia and Herzegovina (ISBIH) has adopted BAS ISO 21502:2025, providing guidance for managing projects across different types of organizations and helping teams meet their goals more effectively.
Fojnica Potato Gains Protected Status for Geographic Origin
Fojnica Potato Gains Protected Status for Geographic Origin
The Fojnica Potato has officially been registered with a geographic indication, confirming its identity and market value.
Serbia Adopts Standard for Sustainable Event Management
Serbia Adopts Standard for Sustainable Event Management
KS CASCO has published the Serbian version of the international standard on sustainable event management as SRPS ISO 20121:2025.
Honey Fraud Testing Suspended After Europe’s Only EIM-IRMS system Accredited Lab Burglarized in Serbia
Honey Fraud Testing Suspended After Europe’s Only EIM-IRMS system Accredited Lab Burglarized in Serbia
The only accredited lab capable of detecting fake honey for the Serbian market was burglarized over the weekend, meaning that Serbia lost it's primary tool for honey authenticity testing.
Montenegro Adopts ISO 20022 to Modernize Payment Data Exchange
Montenegro Adopts ISO 20022 to Modernize Payment Data Exchange
The Central Bank of Montenegro (CBCG) has officially switched to ISO 20022, replacing the older SWIFT MT system for international financial transactions.
Croatia Rolls Out Translations of 26 Climate Amendments to Key ISO Standards
Croatia Rolls Out Translations of 26 Climate Amendments to Key ISO Standards
Croatian translations of ISO climate-related amendments to management system standards are now available, following their release on January 31, 2025.
Trebinje Starts Implementing CAF Standard to Boost Quality in Administration
Trebinje Starts Implementing CAF Standard to Boost Quality in Administration
The City of Trebinje has started applying the CAF standard to improve quality management in its public administration.
Honey Testing Halted in Serbia as Beekeepers Claim Deliberate Obstruction
Honey Testing Halted in Serbia as Beekeepers Claim Deliberate Obstruction
The analysis of honey quality and safety in Serbia has been halted for over a month, according to the Union of Beekeeping Organizations of Serbia (SPOS),
Croatia Promotes Voluntary Food Labels to Support Domestic Agriculture and Guide Consumers
Croatia Promotes Voluntary Food Labels to Support Domestic Agriculture and Guide Consumers
Croatia’s Agriculture and Food Agency (HAPIH) oversees a voluntary labeling system for agricultural and food products aimed at strengthening domestic production.
North Macedonia Proposes New Technical Committee on Security and Resilience
North Macedonia Proposes New Technical Committee on Security and Resilience
The Institute for Standardization of the Republic of North Macedonia (ISRSM) has launched a procedure to form a new technical committee, ISRSM TC 49 – Security and Resilience.

Global News

BYD Joins IATF As First NEV-Only Automaker And Second Asian Member
BYD Joins IATF As First NEV-Only Automaker And Second Asian Member
The International Automotive Task Force (IATF) has approved the addition of BYD Group as a new member of IATF AISBL,
PAS 1958 Published To Connect Built Environment Data Standards
PAS 1958 Published To Connect Built Environment Data Standards
The British Standards Institution (BSI) has published PAS 1958:2026, a new guide that helps organizations understand how existing data and information standards in the built environment, including buildings and infrastructure, work together within a single framework. 
International Quality Awards 2026 Finalists Announced
International Quality Awards 2026 Finalists Announced
The Chartered Quality Institute (CQI), a professional body for quality management, has announced the finalists for its International Quality Awards 2026,
ASC Chain Of Custody Set To Become Supply Chain Module In Major Overhaul
ASC Chain Of Custody Set To Become Supply Chain Module In Major Overhaul
The Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC), an international non-profit that sets standards for responsible seafood farming,
ISO 22000 Revision Enters Public Enquiry Stage
ISO 22000 Revision Enters Public Enquiry Stage
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has moved the revision of ISO 22000 to the public enquiry stage.
ISO 19011 Auditing Standard Enters Final Stage With Hybrid And Digital Shift
ISO 19011 Auditing Standard Enters Final Stage With Hybrid And Digital Shift
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has advanced the revision of ISO 19011 to the Final Draft International Standard (FDIS) stage. 
IMDRF Playbook Guides Global Use Of Shared Medical Device Regulatory Reviews
IMDRF Playbook Guides Global Use Of Shared Medical Device Regulatory Reviews
The International Medical Device Regulators Forum (IMDRF) has published a playbook to help regulators use shared approaches when reviewing medical devices, known as regulatory reliance.
DIN Introduces First Framework For AI Testing Tools
DIN Introduces First Framework For AI Testing Tools
The German Institute for Standardization (DIN) has published DIN SPEC 92006, introducing the first unified framework for artificial intelligence (AI) testing tools and setting clear requirements for how these tools should be designed and used.
FSSC 22000 Version 7 Release Moved To May 2026
FSSC 22000 Version 7 Release Moved To May 2026
The Foundation for Food Safety Certification (FSSC) has delayed the launch of FSSC 22000 Version 7, with publication now expected in early May 2026.
FSC Launches Normative Newsfeed For Clearer Requirements Updates
FSC Launches Normative Newsfeed For Clearer Requirements Updates
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has introduced a new Normative Newsfeed to make updates to its requirements easier to track and understand.
OECD Report Links Standards To More Effective Regulation
OECD Report Links Standards To More Effective Regulation
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has released a report examining how governments can improve regulation by making better use of standards, measurement, and assurance systems, known as quality infrastructure (QI).
ISO 9000 Revision Reaches Final Draft Stage, Publication Expected In May 2026
ISO 9000 Revision Reaches Final Draft Stage, Publication Expected In May 2026
The revision of ISO 9000, the international standard that defines the basic concepts and vocabulary of quality management, has reached the Final Draft International Standard (FDIS) stage, the final step before publication.
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