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"Best of Vojvodina" Quality Label Competition Announced for 2024
A competition has been announced for the right to use the "Best of Vojvodina" quality label for products, services, and events for the year 2024.
New Standards for Innovation Management Published in Serbian
The Standards Committee KS CASCO has announced the publication of two Serbian language standards at the end of June: SRPS EN ISO 56002:2021 and SRPS EN ISO 56003:2021
Invitation to Participate in the Development of the Montenegrin Standards Adoption Plan for 2025
The Institute for Standardization of Montenegro is inviting all interested parties to participate in the creation of the Plan for Adopting Montenegrin Standards and Related Documents for 2025.
Accreditation Body of Montenegro - ATCG, Successfully Completes Training with EU Support
Last week, the team from ATCG Accreditation Body of Montenegro, along with its assessors, assessor candidates, and distinguished members of the Accreditation Commission, participated in a four-day training.
Mandatory Organic Certification in Montenegro
In Montenegro, organic production certification is now a legal requirement.
Montenegrin Company Uniprom Wins Prestigious International Quality Award
Uniprom, a company from Montenegro, received the prestigious ESQR 2024 international quality award at a ceremony held in Brussels.
Agrolaguna d.o.o. Successfully Achieves IFS Food 8 Certification
The Istrian company Agrolaguna d.o.o. has successfully completed certification according to the IFS Food 8 standard, focusing on the production of wine, olive oil, and cheese.
NIDEC Elesys Europe Earns Multi-ISO Certification
Bureau Veritas Serbia proudly announces the successful certification of NIDEC Elesys Europe d.o.o., confirming compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and IATF standards.
Organic Control System Achieves EU Accreditation
After months of hard work and dedication, Organic Control System has successfully completed the accreditation process under the new EU 2018/848 regulation.
Bosnian Institute for Standardization Releases Newsletter 1/24
Bosnian Institute for Standardization Releases Newsletter 1/24Global News
IFS Updates Guideline for Logistics Audit Checklist
IFS has updated its Guideline for the IFS Logistics Audit Checklist to align with IFS Logistics version 3.
Volvo and GM Update Customer-Specific Requirements for IATF 16949
Volvo Group and General Motors have updated their customer-specific requirements (CSRs) for IATF 16949, the automotive quality management system standard.
IRIS Certification News: Railway Quality Management Upgrades with Rev. 4 and Siemens Mobility’s Gold Award
The International Railway Industry Standard (IRIS) underwent significant updates with the implementation of Revision 4 in April 2024, introducing key changes to improve quality management for railway sector companies.
Draft Revision of ISO 17020 for Inspection Bodies Open for Voting
The ISO International Organization for Standardization Committee on Conformity Assessment (CASCO) has released a draft revision of ISO/IEC 17020, which sets competence requirements for inspection bodies.
Survey Launched to Improve ISO 59000 Circular Economy Standards
The ISO/TC 323 Technical Committee on Circular Economy has launched a survey, open from February 4 to April 4, 2025, to gather feedback on three foundational standards within its scope - ISO 59004, ISO 59010, and ISO 59020.
ETSI Creates Group to Define 6G Standards, Welcomes Expert Contributions
The European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI) has launched a new working group to define the requirements for the upcoming sixth-generation (6G) mobile network.
FSC Clarifies Misconceptions Amid Illegal Timber Trade Concerns, Notably From Russia
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) decided to address the current misconceptions regarding its certification system, particularly in relation to illegal timber trade and supply chain transparency.
Ford Updates Customer-Specific Requirements for IATF 16949 and PPAP, Strengthening Supplier Compliance
Ford has updated its Customer-Specific Requirements (CSRs) for IATF 16949 and the Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), effective February 6, 2025.
SGS Earns NABCB Accreditation for Environmental Claim Verification
SGS has received accreditation from India’s National Accreditation Board for Certification Bodies (NABCB), strengthening its ability to support clients with reliable environmental data.
IFS Introduces Tool to Enhance Supply Chain Risk Management
IFS has launched the IFS Supply Chain Processes Check, a tool to help suppliers identify and manage risks in their supply chains.
ISO 59040 Sets New Circular Economy Standard for Product Circularity Data Sheets
On February 3, 2025, the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) released ISO 59040:2025, titled Circular Economy — Product Circularity Data Sheet.
