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Belgrade Airport Lifts Off to Level 3 in Carbon Reduction Certification
Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport has advanced to Level 3 in the Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA) program by Airports Council International (ACI).
Latest HZN e-Newsletter Highlights Croatian Normative Documents
The Croatian Standards Institute (HZN) has published its latest e-newsletter, highlighting normative documents available in the Croatian language.
Bosnia and Herzegovina Adopts Four New Standards Through Translation
The Institute for Standardization of Bosnia and Herzegovina has adopted four new standards through translation, enhancing various sectors.
ISRSM Celebrates 20 Years of Its First Technical Committee
The Standardization Institute of the Republic of North Macedonia (ISRSM) marked the 20th anniversary of its first Technical Committee, TC 16 – Coding of Names of Countries and Related Entities, with its 13th session.
ISME Hosts Panel on Role of ISO 45003 in Promoting Workplace Mental Health
The Institute for Standardization of Montenegro (ISME) will host a panel discussion on the role of MEST ISO 45003 in promoting mental health at work.
ISBIH Translates ISO 15189 Standard for Medical Laboratories
The Institute for Standardization of Bosnia and Herzegovina (ISBIH) has translated the latest edition of the international standard Medical Laboratories—Requirements for Quality and Competence, and issued it as BAS EN ISO 15189:2022.
Serbian Republic Geodetic Authority Earns ISO 37001 Certification for Corruption Prevention
The Serbian Republic Geodetic Authority (RGZ) has achieved ISO 37001 certification, affirming its procedures and systems are focused on preventing corruption.
Serbia Translates ISO 45006 for Managing Infectious Disease Risks at Work
On December 30, 2024, Serbia published SRPS ISO 45006:2024, offering guidance to organizations on preventing, controlling, and managing exposure to infectious agents in the workplace.
Training on Laboratory Accreditation Standards for Five Lead Assessor Candidates
The Institute for Accreditation of Bosnia and Herzegovina (BATA) conducted training for lead assessor candidates from January 14 to 16, 2025.
Serbia Publishes Updated Rules for Evaluating Measurement Uncertainty
The Accreditation Body of Serbia (ATS) has released the updated Rules for Evaluating Measurement Uncertainty (ATS-PA06), version 4/0, effective January 17, 2025.
Soils Take Center Stage in Latest BDS Compass Magazine
The Bulgarian Institute for Standardization (BDS) has dedicated the latest issue of its online magazine, BDS Compass, to the critical topic of soil standardization.
Serbia Releases ESG Framework Translation Following Recent Global Publication
The Institute for Standardization of Serbia (ISS) has published the national translation of ISO’s IWA 48:2024, a framework for applying ESG principles.Global News
PEFC Circular Materials Task Force Established, Experts and Stakeholders Invited to Apply
The Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) has established its PEFC Circular Materials Task Force and is inviting nominations for membership by March 18, 2026.
ASTM Develops WK91420 Guide for Artificial Intelligence in HR
ASTM International is developing a new guide, WK91420, to set clearer standards for artificial intelligence (AI) in recruitment and hiring, aimed at reducing bias and improving fairness.
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
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, 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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
