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ISRSM Assembly Reviews Accomplishments and Plans Strategic Priorities at 22nd Session
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
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
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.
ISRSM Holds First Session of Technical Committee for Intelligent Transport Systems
ISRSM Holds First Session of Technical Committee for Intelligent Transport Systems
The Institute for Standardization of the Republic of North Macedonia (ISRSM) held the first session of its newly formed Technical Committee - TC for Intelligent Transport Systems (ISRSM TC 48) on December 12, 2024, at its headquarters.
ISBIH Marks Institute Day With Reception Honoring Contributors
ISBIH Marks Institute Day With Reception Honoring Contributors
The Institute for Standardization of Bosnia and Herzegovina (ISBIH) celebrated its Institute Day on December 10, 2024, with a reception organized by Director Aleksandar Todorović.
Confectionery Kraš Captures Triple Recertification for Quality, Environmental, and Energy Management
Confectionery Kraš Captures Triple Recertification for Quality, Environmental, and Energy Management
Kraš d.d., a prominent Croatian confectionery company, has successfully achieved triple recertification through Quality Austria Adriatic.
Croatia Establishes New Technical Committee for Digital Identification Standards
Croatia Establishes New Technical Committee for Digital Identification Standards
The Croatian Standards Institute (HZN) has announced the formation of a new technical committee, HZN/TO 585 – Digital Identification, and invites members and organizations to participate in its activities.
Proven Quality Label for Croatian Honey Guarantees Premium Quality, Local Origin, and Strict Oversight
Proven Quality Label for Croatian Honey Guarantees Premium Quality, Local Origin, and Strict Oversight
Croatian honey carrying the Proven Quality – Croatia label guarantees premium quality, local origin, and strict production oversight.
New Publication Highlights Serbian Standards for Traffic Signage and Road Equipment
New Publication Highlights Serbian Standards for Traffic Signage and Road Equipment
The Institute for Standardization of Serbia (ISS) has released a new resource offering an overview of standards for traffic signaling and road equipment.
Bosnian Representatives Participate in 10th World Halal Summit
Bosnian Representatives Participate in 10th World Halal Summit
Bosnia and Herzegovina’s representatives participated in the 10th World Halal Summit in Istanbul.
Responsible Business Hub is Hosting Carbon Management Training
Responsible Business Hub is Hosting Carbon Management Training
The Responsible Business Hub of the Serbian Chamber of Commerce (RBH PKS) will organize two additional carbon management training sessions before the end of 2024.
Selected Strong Spirit Producers in Vojvodina Certified for Quality Standards
Selected Strong Spirit Producers in Vojvodina Certified for Quality Standards
The certification body Pancert awarded certificates to 10 strong spirits producers in Vojvodina (province in Republic of Serbia) as a part of the project Certification and Standardization of Strong Spirits Producers.

Global News

BRCGS Opens Public Consultation for Global Standard Food Safety Issue 9
BRCGS Opens Public Consultation for Global Standard Food Safety Issue 9
BRCGS has opened a public consultation on Global Standard Food Safety Issue 9, inviting stakeholders to comment on the current version of the standard as part of the revision process toward the next issue.
Global Accreditation Cooperation Incorporated Launched, Replacing IAF and ILAC
Global Accreditation Cooperation Incorporated Launched, Replacing IAF and ILAC
Global Accreditation Cooperation Incorporated officially began operations on January 1, 2026, establishing a single international accreditation body that
Global Method to Measure Low-Carbon Electricity Defined in PAS 247
Global Method to Measure Low-Carbon Electricity Defined in PAS 247
A new specification published by the British Standards Institution (BSI), PAS 247, establishes a common method to measure electricity produced by fossil-fuel power plants
ISO 29481 Part Two Defines Practical Digital Communication for BIM
ISO 29481 Part Two Defines Practical Digital Communication for BIM
ISO 29481-2:2025 has been officially published, setting out how practical digital communication can be implemented in building information modeling (BIM) and infrastructure projects, as well as in other asset-related use cases across all life cycle stages.
ISO 22544 Sets a Common Vocabulary For Laboratory Design
ISO 22544 Sets a Common Vocabulary For Laboratory Design
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published ISO 22544:2025, an International Standard that defines a shared vocabulary for laboratory design to improve clarity and consistency in how laboratories are planned, built, and used. 
Upcoming IFS Local Food Safety Check Addresses Needs of Small-Scale Food Businesses
Upcoming IFS Local Food Safety Check Addresses Needs of Small-Scale Food Businesses
IFS is preparing to introduce IFS Local, a new food safety check designed for small-scale food processing businesses,
A Fresh Fit for Fashion as ISO Launches Global Clothing Size System
A Fresh Fit for Fashion as ISO Launches Global Clothing Size System
A recently published ISO standard, ISO 8559-2:2025, gives the global clothing size system a makeover by replacing national size labels with clear body measurements to support more consistent sizing worldwide.
ISO Publishes Two New Resources on Consumer Voices in AI and Emerging Technologies
ISO Publishes Two New Resources on Consumer Voices in AI and Emerging Technologies
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has released two new resources aimed at strengthening the role of consumers in the standardization of artificial intelligence (AI) and other emerging technologies.
ISO/TS 14064-4 Introduced to Support Greenhouse Gas Reporting
ISO/TS 14064-4 Introduced to Support Greenhouse Gas Reporting
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published ISO/TS 14064-4, a new technical specification designed to help organizations apply ISO 14064-1 more consistently when measuring and reporting greenhouse gas emissions.
BRCGS Opens Public Consultation on Consumer Products Issue 5 Draft
BRCGS Opens Public Consultation on Consumer Products Issue 5 Draft
BRCGS has opened a public consultation on the draft of Global Standard Consumer Products Issue 5, marking the first full revision of the standard since 2016 and setting the direction for how non-food consumer products will be certified in the coming years.
VDA QMC Introduces Official Certificates for Automotive SPICE Assessments
VDA QMC Introduces Official Certificates for Automotive SPICE Assessments
From January 1, 2026, companies will be able to officially register Automotive SPICE assessment results with the VDA Quality Management Center (VDA QMC) and issue recognized certificates without infringing trademark rules.
ISO 22095 Chain of Custody Standard Under Review With Call for Stakeholder Input
ISO 22095 Chain of Custody Standard Under Review With Call for Stakeholder Input
The international ISO 22095:2020 Chain of Custody standard is currently under review, and stakeholders are being invited to share their experience with using the standard.
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