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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, a leading recycled cardboard manufacturer in Southeast Europe,
Vlahović Grupa Becomes First EU Lobbying Firm Certified for ISO Anti-Bribery Standard
It seems the fight against bribery just got a certified upgrade.
ISO recertification of Montenegrin Telekom completed for Security and Quality Systems
Montenegrin Telekom has successfully completed its ISO recertification process,
Croatian Island Products Highlighted in New Web Catalog
A new web catalog dedicated to showcasing Croatian island products has launched, making it easier for consumers to discover a wide variety of certified goods from local producers.
ISBIH releases Issue 2/24 of Standards Bulletin
The Institute for Standardization of Bosnia and Herzegovina (ISBIH) has published
The winners of the video competition about the importance of using standards have been announced
The Institute for Standardization of Serbia (ISS) has revealed the winners of its video contest, proving that even seemingly ordinary topics like standards can spark creativity and fascination.
Consumers in Serbia demand Better Quality Products with Fewer Additives
It seems consumers in Serbia are turning their taste buds toward healthier options, cutting down on the artificial.
Majevica Honey Set to Receive Geographic Protection by Year-End
It’s not every day that honey makes headlines, but this isn’t just any honey. By the end of this year, Majevica honey, a beloved product from the Majevica region, is expected to receive official geographic protection.
Serbia begins development of Quality Infrastructure Strategy for 2030
The Serbian Ministry of Economy has initiated consultations to draft the Quality Infrastructure Development Strategy for 2025-2030.
ATS publishes 2023 annual report highlighting achievements and new initiatives
The Accreditation Body of Serbia (ATS) has released its 2023 Annual Report, detailing key achievements and activities.
Montenegro launches public discussion on new standards
The Institute for Standardization of Montenegro (ISME) has initiated a public discussion on nine new draft standards.Global News
Global Revision of ISO 14001 Enters Final Phase of Public Consultation
The global revision of ISO 14001, the world’s most widely used environmental management standard, has entered its final phase of public consultation.
First International Standard for Safe Wireless Power Transfer Published by IEC and IEEE
The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) and the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) have jointly published IEC/IEEE 63184:2025, the first global standard to assess human exposure to electromagnetic fields (EMF) from wireless power transfer (WPT) systems.
ASC to Replace 12 Species-Specific Frameworks with New Unified Farm Standard
The Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) has merged its twelve species-specific standards into a single ASC Farm Standard.
BRCGS Opens Public Consultation for Consumer Products Issue 4
BRCGS has launched a public consultation to revise its Global Standard Consumer Products Issue 4, aiming to gather input from across the industry to improve the standard’s relevance and effectiveness.
GFSI Issues Call for Expert Auditors to Join Phase 2 of Development Effort
The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) has issued an extended call for highly experienced auditors to join the second phase of its Auditor Training and Professional Development (ATPD) governance initiative.
JETI Publishes Key Reports on Metaverse and Intelligent Computing
JETI, the dedicated ISO/IEC advisory group specialized in emerging technologies, has released two reports, focusing respectively on the Metaverse and Intelligent Computing.
As EU Faces US Tariff Risks, Quality Infrastructure Strengthens Economic Integration
An analysis by the Accredia Observatory highlights the risk of new US tariffs on European imports and emphasizes the crucial role of Quality Infrastructure (QI) in safeguarding Europe's integrated economy.
ISO Approves Plan to Develop 56012 Innovation Ecosystem Management Standard
ISO has approved a New Work Item Proposal (NWIP) to develop ISO 56012, a guidance standard on innovation ecosystem management.
Germany Declines to Join New Global Accreditation Organization GLOBAC
On February 26, 2025, the German Accreditation Advisory Board advised the Federal Government that Germany, through its national accreditation body (DAkkS), should not join the newly established Global Accreditation Cooperation (GLOBAC).
BRCGS Releases Module 11 to Align Packaging Standards with tms/HAVI Requirements
BRCGS has introduced Module 11 for its Packaging Materials Issue 7 Standard, developed in partnership with tms/HAVI.
Launch of Global Standards Consultation on PNT (Positioning, Navigation, and Timing)
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) is inviting experts worldwide to participate in an open consultation on Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) services.
