Croatia Commits €20 Million to Support Certification of Small and Medium Businesses

The Croatian Ministry of Economy announced on December 23, 2024, a call for applications for grants under the program Support for Business Certification and Management System Implementation.

Serbia Publishes Guide on Information Security Systems for Small and Medium Enterprises

The Serbian Standards Institute (ISS) has released a Serbian-language translation of the ISO guide for implementing information security management systems (ISMS) tailored to small and medium enterprises (SMEs).

Standardizing Body of Bosnia and Herzegovina Marks Annual Institute Day

The Institute for Standardization of Bosnia and Herzegovina (ISBIH) marked its annual Institute Day on December 28, 2024, highlighting the year’s achievements and ongoing commitment to standardization.

Macedonian Standardization Body Reviews Key 2024 Activities

The ISRSM (Institute for Standardization of the Republic of North Macedonia) has released "ISRSM Info 2024,"

ISS Publishes New Issue of 'Standardization' Bulletin

The Institute for Standardization of Serbia (ISS) has released the latest issue of its bulletin, Standardization, featuring diverse topics in the field of standardization.

ATS Awards Accreditation Certificates to Conformity Assessment Bodies

The Accreditation Body of Serbia (ATS) has awarded certificates to conformity assessment bodies that obtained or renewed their accreditations between June and December 2024.

First 27 Montenegro Quality Certificates Awarded to Tourism Businesses

The National Tourism Organization of Montenegro (NTO CG), in collaboration with the Ministry of Tourism, has awarded the first Montenegro Quality certificates to 27 tourism businesses.

Republika Srpska Opens Public Consultation on Organic Production Law

The Organic Production Law Draft in Republika Srpska has entered a 90-day public consultation period.

28 New Users Earn "The Best of Vojvodina" Quality Label

Twenty-eight new users have earned the "The Best of Vojvodina" quality label, recognizing their excellence in products, services, programs, events, and traditional crafts.

ISRSM Assembly Reviews Accomplishments and Plans Strategic Priorities at 22nd Session

The Institute for Standardization of the Republic of North Macedonia (ISRSM) held its 22nd Assembly Session on December 18, 2024.

ATS Hosts Annual Meeting of Evaluators and Technical Experts in Belgrade

The Accreditation Body of Serbia (ATS) hosted its annual meeting of evaluators and technical experts on December 16–17, 2024.

Southern Serbia Specialty Leskovačka Ljutenica Earns International Recognition

Leskovačka ljutenica, a traditional spicy vegetable relish from southern Serbia, has been officially certified and registered by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) in Geneva.

IFS Introduces Deforestation Check to Support EUDR Compliance

IFS has launched the Deforestation Check Self-assessment to help businesses prepare for the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR).

ISO Establishes Committee to Develop Standards for Event Industry

A new international standards committee, ISO/TC 354, has been created to establish best practices for the global event industry.

Global Standard for Textile Publishes Version 4.0 of Requirements for Certification Bodies

The Global Standard has released Version 4.0 of its approval procedure and requirements for Certification Bodies.

IAF and ILAC Publish New Issue of IAF/ILAC A2 for Evaluating Accreditation Bodies

The International Accreditation Forum (IAF) and the International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC) have published a new issue of IAF/ILAC A2:

South Korea Leads Release of ISO 18960 Standard on Third Party Payment Security

South Korea has led the development of ISO 18960:2025, a new international standard that sets security guidelines for third party payment service providers.

ISO Annual Meeting 2025 Heads to Rwanda

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) Annual Meeting 2025 will take place from October 6 to 10 in Kigali, Rwanda,

IEC Survey Shows Global Citizens Demand Stronger Action on Renewable Energy

The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) has released a new study showing overwhelming public support for a more sustainable future,

EA Legal Opinion Confirms GLOBAC Must Amend Statutes for EU Compliance

A legal review commissioned by the European co-operation for Accreditation (EA) has concluded that the planned international body GLOBAC must amend its documents to comply with European Union law.

What to Expect With Revision of Benchmark Aerospace QM Standard as AS9100 Transitions to IA9100

The International Aerospace Quality Group (IAQG) is preparing the release of IA9100, the new quality management standard that will replace AS9100 for aviation, space, and defense.

ISO 27018 Updated to Strengthen Data Protection in Public Cloud Services

The new ISO/IEC 27018:2025 is the third edition of the guideline for protecting personally identifiable information (PII) in public cloud services where providers act as data processors.

OECD Endorses GOTS, Recognizing Its Growing Social Dimension

The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has reviewed the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) Version 7.0, 

IEC TS 60255-216-1 Standardizes Communication for Smart Grid Protection Devices

The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) has published a new standard that sets common rules for how protection devices in the power grid communicate digitally so they can work together reliably.