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Bosnia and Herzegovina Invites Input on 2025–2027 Standardization Strategy
The Institute for Standardization of Bosnia and Herzegovina (ISBIH) has launched a public call for contributions to its Strategic Plan for the Adoption of Bosnian Standards for the period 2025–2027.
ISBIH Publishes Bulletin Featuring Net-Zero, Carbon Footprint, and Smart Grid Topics
The Institute for Standardization of Bosnia and Herzegovina (ISBIH) has released issue 4/2024 of its bulletin, Glasnik,
Croatian Standards Institute Forms Subcommittee on Quantum-Resistant Cybersecurity
The Croatian Standards Institute (HZN) has created a new subcommittee focused on quantum and quantum-resistant cybersecurity.
Serbia Submits Comments on ISO 17020 Draft Standard for Inspection Bodies
KS CASCO, Serbia’s national mirror committee on conformity assessment, has finalized its analysis and submitted comments on the Draft International Standard (DIS) version of ISO/IEC 17020, as reported on April 30.
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
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
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
The Fojnica Potato has officially been registered with a geographic indication, confirming its identity and market value.
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
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
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
Croatian translations of ISO climate-related amendments to management system standards are now available, following their release on January 31, 2025.Global News
ISO 9001 Revision Moves to FDIS Stage as Early Analysis Questions Scope of Changes
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has confirmed that the revision of ISO 9001 has entered the Final Draft International Standard (FDIS) stage, marking the last step before publication.
DIN to Lead ISO IEC Joint Technical Committee 5 on Digital Product Passport Standards
Following an initiative by the German Institute for Standardization (DIN) and the German Commission for Electrical, Electronic & Information Technologies (DKE),
ANSI/TIA-942 Addendum Targets AI Data Center Cooling and High-Density Needs
The Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA) is developing a new addendum to the ANSI/TIA-942 data center standard to address the growing demands of artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure.
IATF Introduces Mandatory Auditor Training for Corporate Scheme Audits
The International Automotive Task Force (IATF) has approved a new mandatory training module to strengthen how auditors assess organizations certified under corporate audit schemes for IATF 16949.
ISO/TS 19384 Sets First Standard for Digital Service Excellence
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has released ISO/TS 19384:2026,
FSSC Issues Five Sector-Specific Guides for Development Program Implementation
The Foundation for Food Safety Certification (FSSC) has published five sector-specific guidance documents to support organizations using the FSSC Development Program,
ISO 14001 Fourth Edition Officially Released
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published ISO 14001:2026, marking the release of the fourth edition of the world’s most widely used environmental management systems standard.
Global ACI Introduced: IAF and ILAC Successor Presents New Identity
A new international accreditation body, Global Accreditation Cooperation Incorporated, has introduced a new identity as Global ACI, including a logo and communication channels after starting operations on January 1, 2026.
ISO 17067 Revision Expands Conformity Assessment Schemes
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) Committee on Conformity Assessment (CASCO) is revising ISO/IEC 17067 to expand its scope from product certification to a broader framework for conformity assessment schemes.
ISO Establishes Working Group on Environmental and Social Impact Data in Agrifood Systems
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has set up a new working group under ISO/TC 347 to develop a standardized way to record and share data on environmental and social impacts across agrifood supply chains.
European AI Standard for Computer Vision prEN 18281 Enters Public Enquiry
A European draft standard, prEN 18281, for evaluating AI systems that analyze images and video has entered public enquiry, setting out how such systems should be assessed as part of the broader framework supporting the EU AI Act.
