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Serbia Begins Transition to New Standard for Competence of Proficiency Testing Providers
Serbia Begins Transition to New Standard for Competence of Proficiency Testing Providers
The transition to a new standard for proficiency testing providers in Serbia has been announced by the Accreditation Body of Serbia (ATS), as instructed by the International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC).
Bosnia Published Translated European Guide on Sustainable Business Reporting
Bosnia Published Translated European Guide on Sustainable Business Reporting
The Institute for Standardization of Bosnia and Herzegovina (ISBIH) has published the translation of the CEN-CENELEC ESG (environmental, social, and governance) guide.
Public Discussion Opens for Croatian National Fuel Standard Draft Addition
Public Discussion Opens for Croatian National Fuel Standard Draft Addition
The Croatian Standards Institute (HZN) announced a public discussion for the draft addition of the Croatian national standard nHRN 589:2024/NA.
Croatian Accreditation Agency Wraps Up EU Cybersecurity Project
Croatian Accreditation Agency Wraps Up EU Cybersecurity Project
The Croatian Accreditation Agency (HAA) concluded its EU-funded project focusing on building its capacity to support the Cybersecurity Act, with the final conference taking place on September 23, 2024.
Bosnia Adopts New Standard for Managing Collaborative Business Relationships
Bosnia Adopts New Standard for Managing Collaborative Business Relationships
The Institute for Standardization of Bosnia and Herzegovina (ISBIH) has adopted a new standard for managing collaborative business relationships by the method of translation.
AlivitPharm successfully passed the GMP audit
AlivitPharm successfully passed the GMP audit
AlivitPharm, a company based in Ljubinje, B&H, successfully completed a Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) audit.
Crolab Releases September e-Bulletin for 2024
Crolab Releases September e-Bulletin for 2024
Crolab's September 2024 e-bulletin highlights the upcoming International Laboratory Competence conference in Brijuni.
Postal Traffic Standards and Quality Discussed at Sarajevo Conference
Postal Traffic Standards and Quality Discussed at Sarajevo Conference
A conference titled “Standardization and Quality in Postal Traffic” was held in Sarajevo on September 12 2024.
Triglav Osiguranje Earns ISO 50001 Certification for Energy Management
Triglav Osiguranje Earns ISO 50001 Certification for Energy Management
Triglav Osiguranje has become the first insurance company in Croatia to receive the ISO 50001 certification.
Gatački Kajmak Earns Protected Designation of Origin Status
Gatački Kajmak Earns Protected Designation of Origin Status
The famous "Gatački kajmak from mješina", a creamy dairy delight from Bosnia and Herzegovina, has officially earned the prestigious Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) status.
Serbia Marks 9 Decades of Standardization Milestone
Serbia Marks 9 Decades of Standardization Milestone
The Institute for Standardization of Serbia (ISS) celebrated 90 years of standardization in Serbia.
Bosnia and Herzegovina Developing National Food Safety Guidelines for GLOBALG.A.P. Standards
Bosnia and Herzegovina Developing National Food Safety Guidelines for GLOBALG.A.P. Standards
Bosnia’s National Technical Working Group (NTWG) is working to create National Interpretative Guidelines (NIG) for GLOBALG.A.P. standards and add-ons.

Global News

Regenagri Certification Helps Illycaffè Elevate Brazilian Coffee to Award-Winning Status
Regenagri Certification Helps Illycaffè Elevate Brazilian Coffee to Award-Winning Status
Illycaffè’s regenerative farming practices are reshaping the global coffee industry—bringing both environmental and quality gains.
Stellantis Unifies Supplier Scoring Guide for IATF 16949 Compliance
Stellantis Unifies Supplier Scoring Guide for IATF 16949 Compliance
Stellantis has released an updated version of its Scorecard Quick Reference Guide for IATF 16949:2016, effective April 2025.
How Standards Make Chocolate Safe, Sustainable, and Delicious
How Standards Make Chocolate Safe, Sustainable, and Delicious
As chocolate bunnies and eggs lined shelves this Easter, European and international standards were quietly working behind the scenes to ensure these sweet treats were safe, fair, and properly labeled.
Work continues on the ISO 9001 audit in Paris, addressing all feedback collected
Work continues on the ISO 9001 audit in Paris, addressing all feedback collected
Over 50 experts from more than 40 countries met in Paris from March 31 to April 4 to advance the revision of ISO 9001, the world’s most widely used quality management systems standard.
Chennai to Host FSSC Summit Spotlighting Social Management Standards
Chennai to Host FSSC Summit Spotlighting Social Management Standards
Foundation FSSC will host its upcoming summit in Chennai, India on April 25, 2025, under the theme "Building Global Trust with Social Management System Standards."
Record Surge in Technical Regulations Strains Global Trade
Record Surge in Technical Regulations Strains Global Trade
A record 1,334 technical regulations were reported by World Trade Organization (WTO) member countries in the first quarter of 2025—the highest ever for a single quarter.
Italy’s Recipe Against Food Fraud: Supply Chain Crackdown with Tougher Sanctions and Even Wiretaps
Italy’s Recipe Against Food Fraud: Supply Chain Crackdown with Tougher Sanctions and Even Wiretaps
Italy has approved a new bill to strengthen its fight against food fraud through tighter controls, expanded inspections, and even the use of undercover investigations and wiretaps.
IAF ML 4 Issue 9 Updates Procedures for Accreditation and Regional Group Recognition
IAF ML 4 Issue 9 Updates Procedures for Accreditation and Regional Group Recognition
The International Accreditation Forum (IAF) has released Issue 9 of IAF ML 4:2025,
IEC Launches White Label App as Part of Smart Initiative to Improve Access to Standards
IEC Launches White Label App as Part of Smart Initiative to Improve Access to Standards
The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) has launched its new White Label app, now available to IEC National Committee (NC) members as part of its broader digital transformation strategy.
BRCGS Publishes Two New Guides to Help Firms Improve Packaging and Hygiene Standards
BRCGS Publishes Two New Guides to Help Firms Improve Packaging and Hygiene Standards
BRCGS has released two new guidance documents aimed at improving safety and compliance in packaging and protective clothing practices.
RvA List Unifies Key Accreditation Documents, From Global to National Levels
RvA List Unifies Key Accreditation Documents, From Global to National Levels
The Dutch Accreditation Council (RvA) has released a new document that brings together accreditation requirements from global, regional, and national levels.
Call for Future Leaders: IEC Opens Nominations for 2025 Young Professionals Programme
Call for Future Leaders: IEC Opens Nominations for 2025 Young Professionals Programme
The International Electrotechnical Commission is calling on national committees to submit nominations for the 2025 edition of the IEC Young Professionals Programme.
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