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Croatia Hosts 5th International Food Safety and Quality Congress in Poreč
Croatia Hosts 5th International Food Safety and Quality Congress in Poreč
The 5th International Congress on Food Safety and Quality is inviting participants to apply and take part in the event, which will be held in Poreč, Croatia.
KS CASCO Finalizes Serbian Translation of Standard for Guidelines for Workplace Safety Evaluation
Croatia Introduces "Friend of Health" Certificate to Boost Workplace Wellness
Croatia Introduces "Friend of Health" Certificate to Boost Workplace Wellness
Croatia has introduced the "Friend of Health" certificate to
Bosnia and Herzegovina Introduces New Standard for Project, Program and Portfolio Management
Bosnia and Herzegovina Introduces New Standard for Project, Program and Portfolio Management
The Institute for Standardization of Bosnia and Herzegovina (ISBIH) has introduced a new standard,
New Food Standards in Serbia Target Harmful Contaminants
New Food Standards in Serbia Target Harmful Contaminants
Serbia has introduced new food quality standards, based on the rulebook published on August 30,
Volkswagen Vogošća Trains Auditors to Boost Energy Efficiency
Volkswagen Vogošća Trains Auditors to Boost Energy Efficiency
A team of internal auditors at Volkswagen Vogošća has been successfully trained
Montenegrin Institute for Metrology Receives New Lab Equipment to Boost Accuracy
Montenegrin Institute for Metrology Receives New Lab Equipment to Boost Accuracy
Montenegro’s Institute for Metrology has received cutting-edge lab equipment
Montenegrin Tourism Board Launches Online Reputation Reports for Quality Assessment
Montenegrin Tourism Board Launches Online Reputation Reports for Quality Assessment
The Montenegrin Tourism Board is offering businesses the opportunity to improve their services by
Proving Sustainability in Croatia: ESG Reports Under Scrutiny
Proving Sustainability in Croatia: ESG Reports Under Scrutiny
Sustainability reports in Croatia are no longer a formality,
August Issue of the Official Gazette of the Croatian Standards Institute Focuses on Sustainability
August Issue of the Official Gazette of the Croatian Standards Institute Focuses on Sustainability
In the August issue of the Official Gazette of the Croatian Standards Institute (HZN),
Umka Board Mill Recognized for Ethical Labor Practices by Bureau Veritas Serbia
Umka Board Mill Recognized for Ethical Labor Practices by Bureau Veritas Serbia
Umka Board Mill, a leading recycled cardboard manufacturer in Southeast Europe,
Vlahović Grupa Becomes First EU Lobbying Firm Certified for ISO Anti-Bribery Standard
Vlahović Grupa Becomes First EU Lobbying Firm Certified for ISO Anti-Bribery Standard
It seems the fight against bribery just got a certified upgrade.

Global News

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.
ISO Eyes Committee to Coordinate Sustainability Standards Across Events
ISO Eyes Committee to Coordinate Sustainability Standards Across Events
A new ISO Technical Committee has been proposed to address sustainability and other key challenges in the global events industry.
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