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ISBIH Glasnik 1/2026: From Autonomous Vehicles to Bosnian Standardization News
The Institute for Standardization of Bosnia and Herzegovina (ISBIH) has published Glasnik 1/2026 and a separate Official Notices bulletin covering standards updates and other standardization announcements.
Croatia Adopts New Edition of ISO/IEC 17020
The Croatian Accreditation Agency (HAA) has informed accredited inspection bodies that the new edition of HRN EN ISO/IEC 17020:2026 has been published in Croatia.
Nelt Group Hosts Quality and Supply Chain Conference in Belgrade
The Quality Sector of Nelt Group, in cooperation with the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Serbia (PKS), organized a two-day Quality and Supply Chain Conference in Belgrade on May 27-28.
Albanian and Tunisian Accreditation Bodies Pass EA Peer Review, TUNAC Expands Recognition
The European co-operation for Accreditation (EA) has confirmed that the Albanian Directorate of Accreditation (DPA) and the Tunisian Accreditation Council (TUNAC) successfully passed recent peer evaluations,
Environmental Management and Digital Transformation Headline New HZN e-Glasilo
The Croatian Standards Institute (HZN) has published issue 5/2026 of HZN e-Glasilo, with environmental management and digital transformation emerging as the publication's leading themes.
Montenegro Invites Proposals for 2027 National Standards Plan
The Institute for Standardization of Montenegro (ISME) has opened a public call for participation in the development of Montenegro’s 2027 plan for adopting national standards and related documents.
Serbian Editions of Revised ISO 17020 and ISO 17024 Released
The Institute for Standardization of Serbia (ISS) has published Serbian-language editions of ISO/IEC 17020 and ISO/IEC 17024 following the recent release of the new third editions of both conformity assessment standards.
Sorsix Becomes First in Europe’s Public Health Sector to Earn ISO 42001 Certification
Sorsix has become the first organization in Europe to have governance for a live national healthcare system certified under ISO/IEC 42001, the international standard for AI management systems.
Sarajevo to Host Fourth European Halal Congress in June 2026
The Agency for Halal Quality Certification of Bosnia and Herzegovina will host the Fourth European Halal Congress in Sarajevo on June 9-10, 2026,
Montenegro Standards Body Forms BIM Technical Committee
The Institute for Standardization of Montenegro (ISME) has formed a new technical committee focused on Building Information Modelling (BIM), expanding the country’s work on digital standards for the construction sector.
Regional Standards Bodies Discuss SMART Standards and Eurocodes in Sarajevo
The Institute for Standardization of Bosnia and Herzegovina (ISBIH) hosted a regional meeting of national standardization bodies on May 11 and 12 in Sarajevo,
Reptil Markets and Rade Koncar Showcase Energy Savings Through ISO 50001 Project
Reptil Markets and Rade Koncar TEP have reported lower energy consumption and reduced CO₂ emissions after implementing ISO 50001 through an International Organization for Standardization (ISO) sustainability project in North Macedonia.Global News
ISO 14001:2026 Transition Deadlines Confirmed
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has confirmed the transition timeline for ISO 14001:2026,
BIPM Releases First Stable Digital Reference for SI Units
The International Bureau of Weights and Measures (BIPM) has released the first stable version of the SI Reference Point, a digital reference for the International System of Units (SI).
FSSC 22000 Version 7 Incorporates Save Food Packaging Principles
The Foundation FSSC has incorporated aspects of the Save Food Packaging (SFP) Design Principles into FSSC 22000 Version 7 through a partnership with the World Packaging Organisation (WPO) and the Australasian Institute of Packaging (AIP).
VDA Publishes Updated Interpretations for VDA 6.2 Service Audit Standard
The German Association of the Automotive Industry Quality Management Center (VDA QMC) has published Version 2 of the Sanctioned Interpretations (SIs) and Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for VDA 6.2, updating how service organizations in the automotive industry should apply the quality management audit standard.
ISO and IEC Update AI Rules for Standards Development
ISO and IEC have published updated guidance on the use of artificial intelligence in technical committees, defining how AI may be used during the development of international standards.
BRCGS Updates Packaging Materials Issue 7 Requirements for GFSI Benchmarking 2024
BRCGS has updated the requirements for its Packaging Materials Issue 7 certification scheme to meet the GFSI Benchmarking Requirements 2024.
SIS Opens Draft ISO 9002 for Public Comment
The Swedish Institute for Standards (SIS) has opened public access to the draft version of ISO 9002, allowing organizations and quality professionals to read and comment on the official guidance for applying ISO 9001 before the document is finalized.
Busy Week Brings Four Automotive Quality Updates
It has been a busy week for automotive quality, with four significant updates released for the sector.
ISO 33400:2026 Sets International Vocabulary for Reference Materials
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published ISO 33400:2026, updating the international vocabulary for reference materials (RM) and certified reference materials (CRM).
TIC Council Backs ISO 14019 as Framework for Sustainability Assurance
The International Association for Testing, Inspection and Certification (TIC Council) has published a paper urging policymakers to recognize the ISO 14019 series as the framework for sustainability assurance,
IFS Updates Progress Scoring Guide for Food and Logistics Programs
International Featured Standards (IFS) has updated its Progress Scoring System brochure following the recent launch of IFS Progress Logistics 2.
