HZN Launches New Technical Committee for Sustainable Cities and Communities

The Croatian Standards Institute (HZN) has established a new technical committee, HZN/TO 584, focused on sustainable cities and communities.

Montenegro Hosts Training for Medical Laboratory Accreditation

ATCG held a four-day training session on medical laboratory accreditation per EN ISO 15189:2022 from September 23-26, 2024.

Agreks and Agrostok Achieve Halal Certification

Agreks d.o.o. and Agrostok d.o.o. have successfully completed the process to earn the Halal certification under the BAS 1049:2023 standard.

Span Becomes First Croatian Company Certified for AI Management System

Span d.d. is the first company in Croatia to successfully complete the certification audit for ISO/IEC 42001:2023.

Serbia to Introduce Food Fraud into Law with Stricter Penalties

Serbia is preparing amendments to its food safety laws to officially define “food fraud” and enforce tougher penalties.

The 90th Anniversary of Standardization in Serbia Concludes with Final Ceremony in Belgrade

A final ceremony was held at the Rectorate of the University of Belgrade on October 10, 2024, marking the conclusion of events celebrating 90 years of standardization in Serbia.

Unique Certification of Public Executor Ivan Jezdović from Paraćin

The international certification body TUV NORD announced the successful certification of the management system of Public Executor Ivan Jezdović from Paraćin.

Serbian Translation of Remote Auditing Guidelines for Management Systems Approved

On October 7, 2024, KS CASCO adopted the Serbian translation of ISO/IEC TS 17012:2024.

Public Consultation Launched for 427 Standards in Montenegro

The Institute for Standardization of Montenegro has announced public consultation No. 5/2024, which covers 427 standards and related documents.

Sheep's Milk Cheese from Travnik Secures Certification, Awaits Official Protection

The certification process for the famous sheep's milk cheese from Travnik has been successfully completed, paving the way for its official protection as a geographically recognized product.

Playground Safety Standard Translation Accepted in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Bosnia and Herzegovina has adopted the translation of a key safety standard for playground equipment.

Croatian Quality Label Guarantees Fresh, Locally Grown Vegetables

The "Proven Quality – Croatia" label now certifies fresh vegetables entirely grown in Croatia, ensuring high standards and enhanced production oversight for consumers.

IAF Outlook May 2025 Spotlights UNIDO Partnership and Regional Developments in Africa

The International Accreditation Forum (IAF) has published the May 2025 edition of its newsletter IAF Outlook, spotlighting major partnerships, technological advances, and accreditation efforts across regions.

Tech Giants Back New Standard to Clarify End-of-Life Security Timelines

A group of leading tech firms has proposed a new standard, called OpenEoX, to streamline how companies disclose product end-of-life and end-of-support dates.

ISO Launches Pilot Licensing Model With New Duties for Certification Bodies

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has launched a pilot of its Differentiated Licensing Model (DML), introducing major changes to how standards are accessed, priced, and controlled.

Sixteenth Meeting of WG 29 Advances ISO 9001 Revision

ISO/TC 176/SC 2/WG 29, the working group responsible for revising ISO 9001, met online for its sixteenth session on May 14, 2025.

IATF Celebrates 100,000 Certified Sites as Global Automotive Sector Raises the Bar

The International Automotive Task Force (IATF) has surpassed 100,000 certified sites worldwide under the IATF 16949 standard, marking a significant milestone in automotive quality management.

FSSC Expands Development Program to Include Packaging and Strengthen Food Safety Support for SMEs

Foundation FSSC has released Version 2.0 of the FSSC Development Program, expanding its support for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the food sector.

ISO Proposes New Standard for Describing and Sharing Carbon Credit Data

A new proposal for the ISO/TS 32214 standard has been submitted to the ISO Technical Committee on Sustainable Finance (ISO/TC 322), aiming to create a common reference data model for describing and identifying carbon credit projects and units.

ISO Health Informatics Committee Launches Official LinkedIn Channel

The ISO Technical Committee on Health Informatics, ISO/TC 215, has launched its official LinkedIn page to connect professionals in digital health, standards, and data sharing.

Seven Pillars for Event Standards: New ISO Committee Proposed

A new ISO Technical Committee has been proposed for the international events industry.

Cutting-Edge Technologies Drive Urgent Creation of New Safety Standards

As cutting-edge technologies like AI, robotics, and 3D printing rapidly evolve, standards organizations are working urgently to develop new safety guidelines.

GLOBALG.A.P. Tests New Stakeholder-Created Environmental Solution on Farms

GLOBALG.A.P.'s new environmental sustainability solution is now being tested in real-world farm settings across Europe.

Revised SR10 Standard Strengthens Global Framework for Social Responsibility and ESG Integration

The SR10 standard for social responsibility and sustainable development helps organizations embed ethical, social, and environmental goals into their operations.