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AlivitPharm successfully passed the GMP audit
AlivitPharm successfully passed the GMP audit
AlivitPharm, a company based in Ljubinje, B&H, successfully completed a Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) audit.
Crolab Releases September e-Bulletin for 2024
Crolab Releases September e-Bulletin for 2024
Crolab's September 2024 e-bulletin highlights the upcoming International Laboratory Competence conference in Brijuni.
Postal Traffic Standards and Quality Discussed at Sarajevo Conference
Postal Traffic Standards and Quality Discussed at Sarajevo Conference
A conference titled “Standardization and Quality in Postal Traffic” was held in Sarajevo on September 12 2024.
Triglav Osiguranje Earns ISO 50001 Certification for Energy Management
Triglav Osiguranje Earns ISO 50001 Certification for Energy Management
Triglav Osiguranje has become the first insurance company in Croatia to receive the ISO 50001 certification.
Gatački Kajmak Earns Protected Designation of Origin Status
Gatački Kajmak Earns Protected Designation of Origin Status
The famous "Gatački kajmak from mješina", a creamy dairy delight from Bosnia and Herzegovina, has officially earned the prestigious Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) status.
Serbia Marks 9 Decades of Standardization Milestone
Serbia Marks 9 Decades of Standardization Milestone
The Institute for Standardization of Serbia (ISS) celebrated 90 years of standardization in Serbia.
Bosnia and Herzegovina Developing National Food Safety Guidelines for GLOBALG.A.P. Standards
Bosnia and Herzegovina Developing National Food Safety Guidelines for GLOBALG.A.P. Standards
Bosnia’s National Technical Working Group (NTWG) is working to create National Interpretative Guidelines (NIG) for GLOBALG.A.P. standards and add-ons.
Serbia Launches Support Program for Product Safety and Quality
Serbia Launches Support Program for Product Safety and Quality
The Government of the Republic of Serbia has launched a new initiative aimed at improving the safety and quality of products and services.
Herzegovinian Extra Virgin Olive Oil Gains PDO Status
Herzegovinian Extra Virgin Olive Oil Gains PDO Status
Herzegovina’s extra virgin olive oil has officially received Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) status.
The Fifth Generation of the Technological Standard related to Mobile Networks
The Fifth Generation of the Technological Standard related to Mobile Networks
The event "What We Know About Electromagnetic Field Testing from 5G Technology" was held at the Science and Technology Park in Novi Sad, Serbia.
Croatia Hosts 5th International Food Safety and Quality Congress in Poreč
Croatia Hosts 5th International Food Safety and Quality Congress in Poreč
The 5th International Congress on Food Safety and Quality is inviting participants to apply and take part in the event, which will be held in Poreč, Croatia.
KS CASCO Finalizes Serbian Translation of Standard for Guidelines for Workplace Safety Evaluation

Global News

EA Legal Opinion Confirms GLOBAC Must Amend Statutes for EU Compliance
EA Legal Opinion Confirms GLOBAC Must Amend Statutes for EU Compliance
A legal review commissioned by the European co-operation for Accreditation (EA) has concluded that the planned international body GLOBAC must amend its documents to comply with European Union law.
What to Expect With Revision of Benchmark Aerospace QM Standard as AS9100 Transitions to IA9100
What to Expect With Revision of Benchmark Aerospace QM Standard as AS9100 Transitions to IA9100
The International Aerospace Quality Group (IAQG) is preparing the release of IA9100, the new quality management standard that will replace AS9100 for aviation, space, and defense.
ISO 27018 Updated to Strengthen Data Protection in Public Cloud Services
ISO 27018 Updated to Strengthen Data Protection in Public Cloud Services
The new ISO/IEC 27018:2025 is the third edition of the guideline for protecting personally identifiable information (PII) in public cloud services where providers act as data processors.
OECD Endorses GOTS, Recognizing Its Growing Social Dimension
OECD Endorses GOTS, Recognizing Its Growing Social Dimension
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has reviewed the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) Version 7.0, 
IEC TS 60255-216-1 Standardizes Communication for Smart Grid Protection Devices
IEC TS 60255-216-1 Standardizes Communication for Smart Grid Protection Devices
The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) has published a new standard that sets common rules for how protection devices in the power grid communicate digitally so they can work together reliably.
Addressing Biometric Fraud in Identity Documents With New ISO 20059
Addressing Biometric Fraud in Identity Documents With New ISO 20059
A new international standard, ISO/IEC 20059, has been launched to strengthen biometric systems against morphing attacks.
Global Report by Standards Australia and ISO Maps 1,122 Environmental Standards
Global Report by Standards Australia and ISO Maps 1,122 Environmental Standards
Standards Australia and the ISO have launched the first edition of the Global Environmental Data Standards Mapping report,
International Young Professionals Gather in Germany for DKE Camp on Smart Cities
International Young Professionals Gather in Germany for DKE Camp on Smart Cities
The DKE Young Professionals Camp 2025 brought together 18 young experts from 18 countries to explore how standards can foster innovation and sustainability, with smart cities as a central example.
IEEE SA Launches Interactive Platform for Popular Standards
IEEE SA Launches Interactive Platform for Popular Standards
The IEEE Standards Association (IEEE SA), which operates under the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), has launched the Interactive Standards (IS) platform.
FSC Launches Survey on Revision of Trademark Use Guide for Promotional Licence Holders
FSC Launches Survey on Revision of Trademark Use Guide for Promotional Licence Holders
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) is revising its Trademark Use Guide for Promotional Licence Holders and is calling for input through a public survey open until October 2, 2025.
ISO 9001 Revision: Draft International Standard Published, Public Inquiry Starts
ISO 9001 Revision: Draft International Standard Published, Public Inquiry Starts
The Draft International Standard (DIS) of ISO 9001 was published on August 27, 2025, moving the revision of the world’s most widely adopted quality management system standard into the inquiry phase.
QEC Global Becomes First Oxebridge Q001 Certification Body
QEC Global Becomes First Oxebridge Q001 Certification Body
Quality Evaluation Center (QEC Global) of Portugal has become the world’s first accredited certification body to offer Oxebridge Q001 certification services.
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