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Serbia begins development of Quality Infrastructure Strategy for 2030
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
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
Montenegro launches public discussion on new standards
The Institute for Standardization of Montenegro (ISME) has initiated a public discussion on nine new draft standards.
New lists of Serbian standards in the field of LVD and EMC
New lists of Serbian standards in the field of LVD and EMC
Serbian Standards updated for LVD and EMC fields.
Accreditation in the Republic of Serbia: Voluntary but Often Crucial
Accreditation in the Republic of Serbia: Voluntary but Often Crucial
Accreditation in the Republic of Serbia is a voluntary process, as outlined by the Law on Accreditation.
Public Call for Participation in the Support Program for Companies to Adopt Business Principles in International Value Chains
Public Call for Participation in the Support Program for Companies to Adopt Business Principles in International Value Chains
The Development Agency of Serbia has extended the public call for the support program aimed at helping companies adopt international value chain business principles.
A New Mini e-Collection of Serbian Standards in the Field of Cybersecurity Available
A New Mini e-Collection of Serbian Standards in the Field of Cybersecurity Available
The Institute for Standardization of Serbia has made available a new mini e-collection of Serbian standards related to cybersecurity.
Competition for implementing ISO 9001 ISO 22000 and HACCP of Strong Alcoholic Beverage Producers in Vojvodina
Competition for implementing ISO 9001 ISO 22000 and HACCP of Strong Alcoholic Beverage Producers in Vojvodina
The competition is open to legal entities and entrepreneurs based in the Autonomous Province of Vojvodina.
Meet young professionals in European Standardization: Monika Mlakić, from Croatia
Meet young professionals in European Standardization: Monika Mlakić, from Croatia
Monika Mlakić, a Croatian expert in the construction sector, is featured in an interview series highlighting young professionals in European standardization.
IX Balkan Conference on Standardization
IX Balkan Conference on Standardization
Organized by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST), the IX Balkan Conference on Standardization was held in Bled on July 4 and 5, 2024.
Romanian forest certification system under Public Consultation
Romanian forest certification system under Public Consultation
Stakeholders from around the world are invited to give feedback on the Romanian Forest Certification System.

Global News

Model Context Protocol (MCP) Emerges as Leading Standard for AI Connectivity
Model Context Protocol (MCP) Emerges as Leading Standard for AI Connectivity
The Model Context Protocol (MCP) is rapidly becoming a key framework for linking artificial intelligence (AI) systems with the tools and data they depend on.
LabWare ASSURE Brings Automation to Food and Beverage Lab Compliance
LabWare ASSURE Brings Automation to Food and Beverage Lab Compliance
LabWare has introduced ASSURE, a new cloud-based platform designed to improve food and beverage product safety, quality control, and regulatory compliance in laboratories.
IQNET Celebrates 35 Years of Global Impact in Certification and Standards
IQNET Celebrates 35 Years of Global Impact in Certification and Standards
IQNET Association is marking 35 years as one of the global network in the conformity assessment industry.
PEFC General Assembly Approves New Standards for RED III Compliance
PEFC General Assembly Approves New Standards for RED III Compliance
The PEFC General Assembly has approved a new set of standards that align with the European Union’s Renewable Energy Directive 2023/2413 (RED III), marking the final step in PEFC’s standard-setting process.
UN Approves New Net-Zero Fuel Standard for Shipping Despite US Objections
UN Approves New Net-Zero Fuel Standard for Shipping Despite US Objections
The United Nations International Maritime Organization (IMO) has agreed on a new global framework to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the shipping industry, aiming for net-zero emissions by 2050.
UNIDO Adds IAF CertSearch to Improve Data Quality in Global Sustainability Index
UNIDO Adds IAF CertSearch to Improve Data Quality in Global Sustainability Index
The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) is integrating IAF CertSearch, developed by the International Accreditation Forum (IAF), into its Quality Infrastructure for Sustainable Development (QI4SD) Index.
BRCGS Renews Partnership with FAN to Boost Global Food Safety
BRCGS Renews Partnership with FAN to Boost Global Food Safety
BRCGS has renewed its gold-level partnership with the Food Authenticity Network (FAN), reinforcing both organizations’ shared goal of improving global food safety and supply chain integrity.
French Food Safety Experts to Preview ISO 22000 Revision at AFNOR Event
French Food Safety Experts to Preview ISO 22000 Revision at AFNOR Event
A web session scheduled for June 4 will present the latest progress on the revision of ISO 22000, the international food safety management standard, which is expected to be published by late 2026 or early 2027.
New CSSP Certification Offers Streamlined Verification for Sustainability and Green Claims
New CSSP Certification Offers Streamlined Verification for Sustainability and Green Claims
The TIC Council has introduced the Certification System for Sustainability Processes (CSSP), a new framework that provides independent certification for green claims and other sustainability-related practices.
ISO Opens 2025 Research Grant Call with Focus on Supply Chain Resilience
ISO Opens 2025 Research Grant Call with Focus on Supply Chain Resilience
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has opened applications for the ISO Research Grant 2025, which awards 25,000 Swiss francs to a postgraduate student or team to conduct original research on the impacts of international standards.
UKAS Developing First Accreditation for United Nations SDG Impact Standards
UKAS Developing First Accreditation for United Nations SDG Impact Standards
The United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) is developing a new accreditation project to support certification against the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)’s SDG Impact Standards.
Consumer Privacy by Design at Core of New International Standardization Subcommittee
Consumer Privacy by Design at Core of New International Standardization Subcommittee
A new subcommittee - ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 44 - has been created to develop international standards for consumer protection in the area of privacy by design.
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