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Serbia Updates SRPS A.L2.003 Standard on Risk Assessment
Serbia Updates SRPS A.L2.003 Standard on Risk Assessment
The Institute for Standardization of Serbia (ISS) has published a revised edition of the SRPS A.L2.003 standard, "Security and Resilience – Risk Assessment – Requirements and Guidelines for Conformity Assessment."
BioLab Tehnopolis Providing 200 Free Soil Analyses for Farmers in Montenegro
BioLab Tehnopolis Providing 200 Free Soil Analyses for Farmers in Montenegro
BioLab Tehnopolis is providing 200 free agrochemical soil analyses for farmers in Montenegro throughout 2025, with 57 already completed.
CROLAB Invites Laboratories to Participate in Wheat Toxin Testing
CROLAB Invites Laboratories to Participate in Wheat Toxin Testing
CROLAB's Food Section (SEH) is organizing an interlaboratory test to measure deoxynivalenol (DON) levels in wheat samples.
Serbia’s National Corporate Social Responsibility Award: 20 Companies Reach Second Round
Serbia’s National Corporate Social Responsibility Award: 20 Companies Reach Second Round
The Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Serbia (PKS) has selected 20 companies to advance to the second round of the Đorđe Vajfert National Award for Corporate Social Responsibility.
Belgrade to Host CEN Technical Committee on Machinery Safety for First Time
Belgrade to Host CEN Technical Committee on Machinery Safety for First Time
For the first time, Belgrade is hosting the plenary session of the European Technical Committee CEN/TC 114, which focuses on safety in machinery.
Dreni Group SH.P.K, got PEFC certificate
Dreni Group SH.P.K, got PEFC certificate
Company from Priština, Kosovo, Dreni Group SH.P.K, got PEFC certificate as one of pioneer companies in Kosovo.
Montenegro’s National Information Security Law in Focus at Expert Panel
Montenegro’s National Information Security Law in Focus at Expert Panel
The Institute for Standardization of Montenegro (ISME) is organizing a panel discussion titled "Information Security Law Through the Lens of the NIS2 Directive and Standard 27001", examining how the law aligns with relevant EU regulations and ISO standards..
Dušan Rafailović, ISS Chairman of the Board of Directors, Arrested for Money Laundering
Dušan Rafailović, ISS Chairman of the Board of Directors, Arrested for Money Laundering
The chairman of the Board of Directors at the Institute for Standardization of Serbia (ISS), Dušan Rafailović, has been arrested as part of a Serbian state anti-corruption operation.
ISME to Host Panel on Standards and Eco-Friendly Packaging in Podgorica
ISME to Host Panel on Standards and Eco-Friendly Packaging in Podgorica
The Institute for Standardization of Montenegro (ISME) is organizing a panel discussion titled "From Standards to Eco-Friendly Packaging" on February 27 at Hotel Podgorica.
Agro-Plan from Bijeljina Becomes First Semberija-Based Company Certified for Organic Vegetable Production
Agro-Plan from Bijeljina Becomes First Semberija-Based Company Certified for Organic Vegetable Production
Agro-Plan from Bijeljina has become the first company in the region of Semberija to be certified for organic vegetable production.
Tropic Ribarstvo Leads Balkans With ASC Farm and ASC CoC Certifications for Trout Farming
Tropic Ribarstvo Leads Balkans With ASC Farm and ASC CoC Certifications for Trout Farming
Tropic Ribarstvo, a leading trout producer and processor in Bosnia and Herzegovina, has become the first company in the Balkans to obtain the prestigious ASC Farm and ASC CoC (Chain of Custody) certifications.
Herbos Nature Earns Halal Certification for 37 New Products
Herbos Nature Earns Halal Certification for 37 New Products
Herbos Nature, a family business from Sarajevo known for its fruit spreads and fillings, has successfully obtained halal certification for 37 newly launched products.

Global News

ISO 9001 Revision Advances After Review of 1,700 DIS Comments
ISO 9001 Revision Advances After Review of 1,700 DIS Comments
The revision of ISO 9001 has moved into a decisive stage, with international experts completing the review of comments on the Draft International Standard (DIS) and confirming that the new edition is on track for publication in September 2026.
ISO Launches ISO 14019 Series With New Standards Supporting Validation and Verification of Sustainability Information
ISO Launches ISO 14019 Series With New Standards Supporting Validation and Verification of Sustainability Information
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published the first three standards launching the ISO 14019 series,
ISO 18060 Sets Global Rules to Measure Tourism Environmental and Social Impact
ISO 18060 Sets Global Rules to Measure Tourism Environmental and Social Impact
ISO 18060, a newly published international standard from January 2026, sets out a global framework to help tourism organizations measure their environmental, social, human, and economic impacts in a consistent and comparable way.
IFS Introduces Local Check to Support Small-Scale Food Producers
IFS Introduces Local Check to Support Small-Scale Food Producers
International Featured Standards (IFS) has introduced IFS Local, a new annual standalone food safety check designed to help small-scale and artisanal food producers demonstrate
FSC Releases Revised Trademark Standard and Starts Rollout for Certificate Holders
FSC Releases Revised Trademark Standard and Starts Rollout for Certificate Holders
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has released a revised trademark standard and has started rolling out guidance and support materials to help organizations transition to the updated requirements.
ISO 22095 Parts 2 And 3 Define Rules For Material Tracking Chain Of Custody Models
ISO 22095 Parts 2 And 3 Define Rules For Material Tracking Chain Of Custody Models
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published ISO 22095-2 and ISO 22095-3, two new international standards that
CSR Labels and ISO 26000 Linked to Improved Business Performance
CSR Labels and ISO 26000 Linked to Improved Business Performance
A new international study by Responsibility Europe finds that organizations using recognized CSR (corporate social responsibility) labels outperform others economically and organizationally, confirming the growing importance of CSR frameworks and ISO 26000 worldwide.
Work Begins on Two Agrifood Data System Standards
Work Begins on Two Agrifood Data System Standards
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has started work on two new international standards for agrifood data systems through ISO/TC 347, focused on crop data definitions and data exchange in greenhouse production.
ISO 17024 Enters Final Publication Stage
ISO 17024 Enters Final Publication Stage
The revision of ISO/IEC 17024, the international standard that sets requirements for bodies certifying persons, has entered its final publication stage, with release expected in March 2026.
MDSAP Updates Audit Approach Toward Risk-Based Assessments
MDSAP Updates Audit Approach Toward Risk-Based Assessments
The Medical Device Single Audit Program (MDSAP) has updated its audit approach, marking a notable shift in how medical device manufacturers are evaluated across participating regulatory jurisdictions.
AIAG–VDA Release Harmonized SPC Yellow Volume for Automotive Industry
AIAG–VDA Release Harmonized SPC Yellow Volume for Automotive Industry
The Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG) and the German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA) have released a joint Statistical Process Control (SPC) Manual. 
IAF Adds ISO 14067 Product Carbon Footprint To Its Multilateral Recognition Arrangement
IAF Adds ISO 14067 Product Carbon Footprint To Its Multilateral Recognition Arrangement
The International Accreditation Forum (IAF) has decided to include ISO 14067 in its Multilateral Recognition Arrangement (IAF MLA), extending mutual recognition to
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