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Serbian Accreditation Body Participates in North Macedonian Laboratory Conference
Representatives from ATS (Accreditation Body of Serbia) participated in the conference “Quality and Competence 2024,” organized by MAKLAB – Macedonian Laboratory Association.
Croatian Accreditation Agency (HAA) Launches e-Accreditation Application for Digital Business
The Croatian Accreditation Agency (HAA) has launched its e-Accreditation application as part of its new system aimed at the digitalization of business processes.
Serbia Aligns with Global Transition for Information Security Certification Standards
The period of transition to the new global standard for certifying bodies conducting audits of ISMS is underway, and Serbia is aligning with those changes.
Poziv za 26. međunarodni simpozij o kvaliteti - HDMK
Hrvatsko društvo menadžera kvalitete HDMK poziva na 26. međunarodni simpozijum o kvaliteti, koji se od 02. do 04. travnja 2025. godine održava u Šibeniku.
Novi Kneževac in Serbia Launches Grant Program for Women Entrepreneurs
The municipality of Novi Kneževac, Serbia, has opened a public call to award grants to female entrepreneurs.
New Bulletin from ISS Highlights Standards, Innovation, and Milestones
The Institute for Standardization of Serbia (ISS) has released the latest issue of its "Standardization" bulletin, packed with important updates for the industry.
Belgrade Hosts ESG Conference - ESG standards contribute to competitiveness and long-term business sustainability
The Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Serbia hosted the "ESG, a Way of Life and Doing Business" conference in Belgrade, focusing on how ESG standards can boost competitiveness.
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
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
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
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
The Institute for Standardization of Bosnia and Herzegovina (ISBIH) has adopted a new standard for managing collaborative business relationships by the method of translation.Global News
ISO/DIS 20001 on Food Loss and Waste Management Enters Public Inquiry
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has opened a 12-week public inquiry on the draft standard ISO/DIS 20001, focused on reducing food loss and waste across the supply chain.
Four High-Impact ISO Standards Revision Tracker: Parallel Reviews Set for 2026 Completion
Four cornerstone standards from the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) - ISO 9001, ISO 9000, ISO 19011, and ISO 14001
ISO 42005 and How to Master AI Impact Assessments: INCITS Launches Video Series
The InterNational Committee for Information Technology Standards (INCITS) has launched a YouTube video series to help organizations apply ISO 42005.
EA Approves Conditional Membership in Global Accreditation Cooperation - GLOBAC
The European co-operation for Accreditation (EA) has voted to apply for membership in the Global Accreditation Cooperation Incorporated (GLOBAC), but only if key governance changes are made.
ISO and GHG Protocol Join Forces to Create Unified Global Standards for Carbon Accounting
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and the Greenhouse Gas Protocol (GHG Protocol) have announced
IFS Introduces Deforestation Check to Support EUDR Compliance
IFS has launched the Deforestation Check Self-assessment to help businesses prepare for the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR).
ISO Establishes Committee to Develop Standards for Event Industry
A new international standards committee, ISO/TC 354, has been created to establish best practices for the global event industry.
Global Standard for Textile Publishes Version 4.0 of Requirements for Certification Bodies
The Global Standard has released Version 4.0 of its approval procedure and requirements for Certification Bodies.
IAF and ILAC Publish New Issue of IAF/ILAC A2 for Evaluating Accreditation Bodies
The International Accreditation Forum (IAF) and the International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC) have published a new issue of IAF/ILAC A2:
South Korea Leads Release of ISO 18960 Standard on Third Party Payment Security
South Korea has led the development of ISO 18960:2025, a new international standard that sets security guidelines for third party payment service providers.
ISO Annual Meeting 2025 Heads to Rwanda
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) Annual Meeting 2025 will take place from October 6 to 10 in Kigali, Rwanda,
