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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.
ISS Launches New Sections in First 2025 Edition of Standardization Bulletin
ISS Launches New Sections in First 2025 Edition of Standardization Bulletin
The Institute for Standardization of Serbia (ISS) has released the first 2025 edition of its Standardizacija bulletin, featuring a refreshed layout and two new sections for clearer, more engaging content.
Bosnian Accreditation Body Hosts Meeting to Harmonize Calibration Labs with International Policies
Bosnian Accreditation Body Hosts Meeting to Harmonize Calibration Labs with International Policies
The Bosnian Institute for Accreditation (BATA) held an online harmonization meeting on March 21, 2025, 
Bulgarian Lab Experts in Construction Propose Update to Standard on Soil Testing
Bulgarian Lab Experts in Construction Propose Update to Standard on Soil Testing
A proposal to update BDS 15130:1980 on soil testing with a circular plate loading method has been submitted to the Bulgarian Institute for Standardization (BDS).
Montenegro Launches Two Public Consultations on Nearly 500 Standards
Montenegro Launches Two Public Consultations on Nearly 500 Standards
The Institute for Standardization of Montenegro (ISME) has opened two new public consultations covering a total of 492 standards and related documents.
Brčko Hosts Roundtable on Organic Farming and Certification
Brčko Hosts Roundtable on Organic Farming and Certification
A roundtable on organic farming and certification was held in Brčko as part of the Green&Healthy BiH project.
Serbian Institute for Standardization Invites Experts to Join KS B033 Refractory and Ceramic Materials Committee
Serbian Institute for Standardization Invites Experts to Join KS B033 Refractory and Ceramic Materials Committee
The Institute for Standardization of Serbia (ISS) is inviting companies and organizations to nominate experts for membership in the KS B033 committee, which focuses on standardization in the field of refractory and advanced ceramic materials.
Public Call to Award 'Croatian Island Product' Label for 2025
Public Call to Award 'Croatian Island Product' Label for 2025
The Croatian Ministry of Regional Development and EU Funds has opened applications for the "Croatian Island Product" (HOP) label in 2025.
Dragon Maritime Group Earns ISO Certifications for Quality, Environment, and Safety
Dragon Maritime Group Earns ISO Certifications for Quality, Environment, and Safety
Dragon Maritime Group has achieved ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 certifications, reinforcing its commitment to quality management, environmental sustainability, and workplace safety. The certification covers the organization of maritime transport and logistics services and follows a successful audit conducted by Bureau Veritas Serbia in January 2025.

Global News

ISSB Proposes Updates to Three SASB Standards, Refining Sustainability Reporting in Agriculture, Food and Power
ISSB Proposes Updates to Three SASB Standards, Refining Sustainability Reporting in Agriculture, Food and Power
The International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) has issued a consultation on proposed amendments to three Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) Standards to support alignment with IFRS S1 and IFRS S2,
FSC Proposes New Approach To Intact Forest Landscapes Protection
FSC Proposes New Approach To Intact Forest Landscapes Protection
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has launched two public consultations on draft Advice Notes to strengthen how Intact Forest Landscapes (IFLs) are managed and protected.
VDA Releases Automotive SPICE Yellow Volume 3rd Revised Edition for Public Review
VDA Releases Automotive SPICE Yellow Volume 3rd Revised Edition for Public Review
The German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA) Quality Management Center (QMC) has released the Automotive SPICE Yellow Volume 3rd revised edition, opening a public feedback period until May 12, 2026.
Technical Guides Explain 2026 Updates to ISO 9001 and ISO 14001
Technical Guides Explain 2026 Updates to ISO 9001 and ISO 14001
Global certification body Bureau Veritas has released two technical guides on the revised versions of ISO 9001 and ISO 14001,
VDA 20 Guide on AI in Quality Management Opens for Feedback
VDA 20 Guide on AI in Quality Management Opens for Feedback
The German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA) has released VDA 20 – AI in Quality Management as a draft document and opened it for public feedback until June 30, 2026,
ISO 14155 on Clinical Investigations of Medical Devices in Humans Updated
ISO 14155 on Clinical Investigations of Medical Devices in Humans Updated
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published ISO 14155:2026, updating the global Good Clinical Practice standard for clinical investigations of medical devices in human subjects.
ISO 17024 Third Edition Published: Updated Rules For Certification Of Persons
ISO 17024 Third Edition Published: Updated Rules For Certification Of Persons
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) have published the third edition of ISO/IEC 17024,
ISO 12100 Machinery Safety Revision Stalls Over Risk Definition Dispute
ISO 12100 Machinery Safety Revision Stalls Over Risk Definition Dispute
The revision of  ISO 12100, the core standard for machinery safety, remains unresolved following a negative international vote, with key disagreements, including on alignment with EU requirements. 
 
Sweden Introduces CBAM Accreditation for Emissions Verifiers, Reflecting Broader Global Shift in Climate Data Assurance
Sweden Introduces CBAM Accreditation for Emissions Verifiers, Reflecting Broader Global Shift in Climate Data Assurance
The Swedish Board for Accreditation and Conformity Assessment (SWEDAC) has introduced a new accreditation area for organizations verifying emissions data under the
Youth Leadership Program Opens Applications For 2026–2027 Environmental Cohort
Youth Leadership Program Opens Applications For 2026–2027 Environmental Cohort
Applications are now open for the third cohort of the Environmental Management Youth Leadership Group (YLG 3.0), an initiative of the International Organization for Standardization (ISO).
PEFC Opens Nominations For Forest Management Working Group Seats
PEFC Opens Nominations For Forest Management Working Group Seats
The Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) is inviting nominations for its Sustainable Forest Management Working Group, with submissions open until April 22, 2026. 
"Global Standard" Opens Second Consultation On Responsible Textile Standard GRTS
"Global Standard" Opens Second Consultation On Responsible Textile Standard GRTS
Global Standard has opened a second public consultation on Draft 2 of the Global Responsible Textile Standard (GRTS),
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