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Agreks and Agrostok Achieve Halal Certification
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 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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
Healthcare Certification Standard Translation Approved in Serbia
Healthcare Certification Standard Translation Approved in Serbia
The KS CASCO has approved the Serbian translation of ISO/IEC TS 17021-15:2023.
Montenegro Hosts BIM Standards Panel for Civil Engineering Experts
Montenegro Hosts BIM Standards Panel for Civil Engineering Experts
Montenegro’s Institute for Standardization (ISME), in partnership with the Faculty of Civil Engineering at the University of Montenegro, is set to host and discussion on BIM implementation in civil engineering.

Global News

Public Consultation Opens on ISO 15614-1 Welding Procedures Standard
Public Consultation Opens on ISO 15614-1 Welding Procedures Standard
The draft version of ISO/DIS 15614-1:2025, a key international standard for specifying and qualifying welding procedures for metallic materials, is now open for public consultation.
SQF Delays Release of Edition 10 as Benchmarking Timeline Shifts
SQF Delays Release of Edition 10 as Benchmarking Timeline Shifts
The release of Edition 10 of the Safe Quality Food (SQF) Code has been postponed due to
FSC Opens Consultations on Core Forest Management Standards
FSC Opens Consultations on Core Forest Management Standards
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has launched public consultations on proposed revisions to its
Inclusive Conformity Assessment and Instant Verification Highlighted in New IAF Outlook Issue
Inclusive Conformity Assessment and Instant Verification Highlighted in New IAF Outlook Issue
The International Accreditation Forum (IAF) has published the September 2025 issue of IAF Outlook,
41 WTO Countries Demand GLOBAC Changes as DAkkS Pushes to Delay ILAC Dissolution
41 WTO Countries Demand GLOBAC Changes as DAkkS Pushes to Delay ILAC Dissolution
A coalition of 41 national accreditation bodies from WTO member states -
Global Specification ISO 6254 Sets Out Framework for Transparent AI Decision-Making
ISO 9002 Revision Reaches Working Draft Stage
ISO 9002 Revision Reaches Working Draft Stage
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has prepared a Working Draft (WD) and a
IFS Publishes White Paper to Support Allergen Management During Food Audits
IFS Publishes White Paper to Support Allergen Management During Food Audits
IFS has released a new white paper that compiles official references to help
Epeaswitzerland Issues Three Digital Product Passports as Global Standards Advance
Epeaswitzerland Issues Three Digital Product Passports as Global Standards Advance
Epeaswitzerland gmbh has announced that it has issued three digital product passports under its
Made in Germany Tops Global Rankings as Most Trusted Product Label
Made in Germany Tops Global Rankings as Most Trusted Product Label
Despite reports that the ‘Made in Germany’ label is losing ground as companies look abroad,
CEN Developing New Specification for Textile Waste Collection and Sorting
CEN Developing New Specification for Textile Waste Collection and Sorting
Work has started on a new European Technical Specification (TS) for the collection, processing, sorting, and storage of used textiles and textile waste.
IEC Young Professionals Programme Names New Leaders for 2025
IEC Young Professionals Programme Names New Leaders for 2025
Three new leaders have been chosen to guide the next generation of experts in the International Electrotechnical Commission’s (IEC) Young Professionals (YP) Programme.
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