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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
Croatia Introduces "Friend of Health" Certificate to Boost Workplace Wellness
Croatia Introduces "Friend of Health" Certificate to Boost Workplace Wellness
Croatia has introduced the "Friend of Health" certificate to
Bosnia and Herzegovina Introduces New Standard for Project, Program and Portfolio Management
Bosnia and Herzegovina Introduces New Standard for Project, Program and Portfolio Management
The Institute for Standardization of Bosnia and Herzegovina (ISBIH) has introduced a new standard,
New Food Standards in Serbia Target Harmful Contaminants
New Food Standards in Serbia Target Harmful Contaminants
Serbia has introduced new food quality standards, based on the rulebook published on August 30,
Volkswagen Vogošća Trains Auditors to Boost Energy Efficiency
Volkswagen Vogošća Trains Auditors to Boost Energy Efficiency
A team of internal auditors at Volkswagen Vogošća has been successfully trained
Montenegrin Institute for Metrology Receives New Lab Equipment to Boost Accuracy
Montenegrin Institute for Metrology Receives New Lab Equipment to Boost Accuracy
Montenegro’s Institute for Metrology has received cutting-edge lab equipment
Montenegrin Tourism Board Launches Online Reputation Reports for Quality Assessment
Montenegrin Tourism Board Launches Online Reputation Reports for Quality Assessment
The Montenegrin Tourism Board is offering businesses the opportunity to improve their services by
Proving Sustainability in Croatia: ESG Reports Under Scrutiny
Proving Sustainability in Croatia: ESG Reports Under Scrutiny
Sustainability reports in Croatia are no longer a formality,
August Issue of the Official Gazette of the Croatian Standards Institute Focuses on Sustainability
August Issue of the Official Gazette of the Croatian Standards Institute Focuses on Sustainability
In the August issue of the Official Gazette of the Croatian Standards Institute (HZN),
Umka Board Mill Recognized for Ethical Labor Practices by Bureau Veritas Serbia
Umka Board Mill Recognized for Ethical Labor Practices by Bureau Veritas Serbia
Umka Board Mill, a leading recycled cardboard manufacturer in Southeast Europe,
Vlahović Grupa Becomes First EU Lobbying Firm Certified for ISO Anti-Bribery Standard
Vlahović Grupa Becomes First EU Lobbying Firm Certified for ISO Anti-Bribery Standard
It seems the fight against bribery just got a certified upgrade.

Global News

Iceland Proposes New ISO Committee for Children’s Rights Management
Iceland Proposes New ISO Committee for Children’s Rights Management
The Icelandic Standards (IST) has submitted a proposal to the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) to establish a new technical committee, ISO/TC on Children’s Rights Management.
IFAN 2025 Survey Finds Cost and Complexity Still Blocking Standards Use
IFAN 2025 Survey Finds Cost and Complexity Still Blocking Standards Use
The International Federation of Standards Users (IFAN) has released its 2025 International Standards Users Survey, drawing insights from a record 861 organizations worldwide.
IEEE Reveals 2025 Award Winners for Excellence in Standards Development
IEEE Reveals 2025 Award Winners for Excellence in Standards Development
The IEEE Standards Association (IEEE SA) announced the 2025 recipients of its annual awards, recognizing individuals and groups who made significant contributions to international standards.
IAF and ILAC Replaced at Year End as New Global Accreditation Body Takes Over
IAF and ILAC Replaced at Year End as New Global Accreditation Body Takes Over
The International Accreditation Forum (IAF) and the International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC) will begin dissolution processes on January 1, 2026,
ISO 17620 published to support global biodiversity preservation and sustainable development
ISO 17620 published to support global biodiversity preservation and sustainable development
A new international standard, ISO 17620:2025, has been published to help ensure that development projects protect, preserve, and enhance biodiversity worldwide.
IATA Launches Integrated Sustainability Program for Airlines
IATA Launches Integrated Sustainability Program for Airlines
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has introduced the Integrated Sustainability Program (ISP), a comprehensive certification and assessment framework tailored for airlines.
UL Solutions Expands ECOLOGO Certification to Industrial and Energy Equipment
UL Solutions Expands ECOLOGO Certification to Industrial and Energy Equipment
UL Solutions has expanded its ECOLOGO certification program to cover industrial and energy automation equipment, helping manufacturers verify sustainability claims through science-based, multi-attribute standards.
PEFC Launches Consultation on Updated Project Sourcing Standard and Requirements
PEFC Launches Consultation on Updated Project Sourcing Standard and Requirements
PEFC International has opened a 60-day public consultation, running from October 24 to December 23, to review proposed updates to its project certification requirements.
ISO 17298 Embeds Biodiversity in Business Strategy, Signaling a Shift in Finance
ISO 17298 Embeds Biodiversity in Business Strategy, Signaling a Shift in Finance
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has released ISO 17298, a new global standard that makes biodiversity part of business strategy and financial decision-making.
ISO 54002 Guides Police in Applying ISO 9001 Principles
ISO 54002 Guides Police in Applying ISO 9001 Principles
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published ISO 54002:2025, a new guidance document to help police organizations apply the requirements of ISO 9001:2015 in their operations.
Updated ISO 27701 Now Offers Standalone Privacy Management Certification
Updated ISO 27701 Now Offers Standalone Privacy Management Certification
The 2025 update of ISO 27701 marks a major shift in privacy management, turning the standard into a fully independent, certifiable framework.
Work Begins on FSSC 22000 Version 7
Work Begins on FSSC 22000 Version 7
The Foundation FSSC has started developing Version 7 of the FSSC 22000 certification scheme.
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