HZN Launches New Technical Committee for Sustainable Cities and Communities

The Croatian Standards Institute (HZN) has established a new technical committee, HZN/TO 584, focused on sustainable cities and communities.

Montenegro Hosts Training for Medical Laboratory Accreditation

ATCG held a four-day training session on medical laboratory accreditation per EN ISO 15189:2022 from September 23-26, 2024.

Agreks and Agrostok Achieve Halal Certification

Agreks d.o.o. and Agrostok d.o.o. have successfully completed the process to earn the Halal certification under the BAS 1049:2023 standard.

Span Becomes First Croatian Company Certified for AI Management System

Span d.d. is the first company in Croatia to successfully complete the certification audit for ISO/IEC 42001:2023.

Serbia to Introduce Food Fraud into Law with Stricter Penalties

Serbia is preparing amendments to its food safety laws to officially define “food fraud” and enforce tougher penalties.

The 90th Anniversary of Standardization in Serbia Concludes with Final Ceremony in Belgrade

A final ceremony was held at the Rectorate of the University of Belgrade on October 10, 2024, marking the conclusion of events celebrating 90 years of standardization in Serbia.

Unique Certification of Public Executor Ivan Jezdović from Paraćin

The international certification body TUV NORD announced the successful certification of the management system of Public Executor Ivan Jezdović from Paraćin.

Serbian Translation of Remote Auditing Guidelines for Management Systems Approved

On October 7, 2024, KS CASCO adopted the Serbian translation of ISO/IEC TS 17012:2024.

Public Consultation Launched for 427 Standards in Montenegro

The Institute for Standardization of Montenegro has announced public consultation No. 5/2024, which covers 427 standards and related documents.

Sheep's Milk Cheese from Travnik Secures Certification, Awaits Official Protection

The certification process for the famous sheep's milk cheese from Travnik has been successfully completed, paving the way for its official protection as a geographically recognized product.

Playground Safety Standard Translation Accepted in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Bosnia and Herzegovina has adopted the translation of a key safety standard for playground equipment.

Croatian Quality Label Guarantees Fresh, Locally Grown Vegetables

The "Proven Quality – Croatia" label now certifies fresh vegetables entirely grown in Croatia, ensuring high standards and enhanced production oversight for consumers.

International Standards Bodies Issue Seoul Statement on Trustworthy AI

International standards organizations have jointly issued the Seoul Statement on Artificial Intelligence, setting out a shared commitment to develop global standards that support safe, inclusive, and trustworthy AI.

ISO 14001:2026 Final Draft Sets New Rules for Climate, Biodiversity and Documentation

The revision of ISO 14001 has recently entered its Final Draft International Standard (FDIS) stage, and the updated standard is scheduled for publication in April 2026.

ISO 17020 Reaches Final Global Vote toward 2026 Release

The revision of ISO/IEC 17020, the international standard for inspection bodies, has reached the Final Draft International Standard (FDIS) stage and is now in its final global voting phase.

VDA Releases Draft Product Safety And Conformity Guidance for the Automotive Supply Chain

The German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA) has released the first edition of Product Compliance Volume 2 as a draft edition, focused on safety and conformity requirements across the automotive supply chain, and opened it for industry feedback until February 21, 2026.

ISO Launches Interactive Dashboard with Over 1,100 Environmental Standards

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has launched a new interactive dashboard that brings together more than 1,100 International Standards linked to environmental data.

EcoVadis Recognizes FSSC 24000 Social Certification Scheme

EcoVadis has recognized the FSSC 24000 Social Management System Scheme as a valid certificate under the Labor and Human Rights topic, allowing certified companies to use it directly in EcoVadis sustainability assessments.

IEEE Makes Its AI Standards Available Through New Global Exchange

The IEEE Standards Association (IEEE SA) has added its portfolio of artificial intelligence standards to the new International AI Standards Exchange, a central platform created to support responsible AI development worldwide.

IVECO Group Updates Customer Requirements for IATF 16949 Suppliers

IVECO Group has updated its Customer Specific Requirements (CSRs) for organizations certified to IATF 16949, setting new expectations for how suppliers manage quality, testing, sustainability, and supply disruptions.

Public Consultation Opens on Revised FSC Chain of Custody Standards

The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has opened a public consultation on the revision of its Chain of Custody standards, with comments accepted until January 25, 2026.

ISO/DIS 9001 Approved with Overwhelming Global Support, Reports SIS

The Swedish Institute for Standards (SIS) reports that ISO member countries have approved the Draft International Standard ISO 9001:2026 with 97 percent voting in favor,

First Global Standard To Measure Pharmaceutical Impact: PAS 2090 Launched

The UK’s national standards body BSI has published the first global standard for measuring the environmental impact of medicines.

GLOBALG.A.P. Recognizes Eight Schemes in 2025 Benchmarking Round

Eight agriculture and floriculture schemes have secured recognized status as GLOBALG.A.P. benchmarked schemes for 2025, giving producers accepted ways to meet market requirements without duplicate audits.