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ISO recertification of Montenegrin Telekom completed for Security and Quality Systems
ISO recertification of Montenegrin Telekom completed for Security and Quality Systems
Montenegrin Telekom has successfully completed its ISO recertification process,
Croatian Island Products Highlighted in New Web Catalog
Croatian Island Products Highlighted in New Web Catalog
A new web catalog dedicated to showcasing Croatian island products has launched, making it easier for consumers to discover a wide variety of certified goods from local producers.
ISBIH releases Issue 2/24 of Standards Bulletin
ISBIH releases Issue 2/24 of Standards Bulletin
The Institute for Standardization of Bosnia and Herzegovina (ISBIH) has published
The winners of the video competition about the importance of using standards have been announced
The winners of the video competition about the importance of using standards have been announced
The Institute for Standardization of Serbia (ISS) has revealed the winners of its video contest, proving that even seemingly ordinary topics like standards can spark creativity and fascination.
Consumers in Serbia demand Better Quality Products with Fewer Additives
Consumers in Serbia demand Better Quality Products with Fewer Additives
It seems consumers in Serbia are turning their taste buds toward healthier options, cutting down on the artificial.
Majevica Honey Set to Receive Geographic Protection by Year-End
Majevica Honey Set to Receive Geographic Protection by Year-End
It’s not every day that honey makes headlines, but this isn’t just any honey. By the end of this year, Majevica honey, a beloved product from the Majevica region, is expected to receive official geographic protection.
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.

Global News

PIC/S and EMA Seek Feedback on Pharmaceutical Quality System in GMP Guide
PIC/S and EMA Seek Feedback on Pharmaceutical Quality System in GMP Guide
The Pharmaceutical Inspection Co-operation Scheme (PIC/S) and the European Medicines Agency (EMA) have launched a joint consultation on
GM and Stellantis Update Customer-Specific Requirements for IATF 16949 Certification
GM and Stellantis Update Customer-Specific Requirements for IATF 16949 Certification
General Motors and Stellantis have both issued updates to their customer-specific requirements (CSRs) under the automotive quality management standard IATF 16949.
Two Decades as Cornerstone of Information Security Management: ISO 27001 Turns 20
Two Decades as Cornerstone of Information Security Management: ISO 27001 Turns 20
The international standard ISO/IEC 27001 has turned 20, continuing to serve as the main global reference for information security management systems (ISMS).
CSQ 2.0 Launched: Cannabis Safety and Quality Certification Revision
CSQ 2.0 Launched: Cannabis Safety and Quality Certification Revision
The Cannabis Safety & Quality (CSQ) organization has launched the finalized CSQ 2.0 Certification Program,
Updated ISO 21001 for Educational Management Moves Focus to Learners and Sustainability
Updated ISO 21001 for Educational Management Moves Focus to Learners and Sustainability
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has released the second edition of its Educational Organizations Management Systems (EOMS) standard, ISO 21001:2025.
First Global Standard for Organizational Biodiversity Action: ISO 17298 Launched in Kigali
First Global Standard for Organizational Biodiversity Action: ISO 17298 Launched in Kigali
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has released ISO 17298, the world’s first international standard to help organizations take measurable and accountable action on biodiversity.
FAO Introduces New Guide on Anticipating Future Food Safety Risks
FAO Introduces New Guide on Anticipating Future Food Safety Risks
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has published a new guide that explains how
Global Climate Reporting Standards and Frameworks Mapped by Datamaran
Global Climate Reporting Standards and Frameworks Mapped by Datamaran
Datamaran, a provider of ESG risk and regulatory intelligence, released an infographic and accompanying report providing a global overview of climate change reporting standards and frameworks.
BRCGS Revamps Online Directory to Enhance Supplier Management
BRCGS Revamps Online Directory to Enhance Supplier Management
The British Retail Consortium Global Standards (BRCGS) has launched an upgraded version of its online Directory, introducing Directory Pro and a new API service to
ISO Survey 2024 Released as China’s Return Skews Global Results
ISO Survey 2024 Released as China’s Return Skews Global Results
The 2024 edition of the ISO Survey marks a major shift in how global certification data is collected -
Final Weeks Before Transition Deadline for ISO 27001: Act by End of October
Final Weeks Before Transition Deadline for ISO 27001: Act by End of October
The deadline for transitioning to the new ISO/IEC 27001:2022 version of the international information security management standard is approaching fast.
Public Consultation Opens on ISO 15614-1 Welding Procedures Standard
Public Consultation Opens on ISO 15614-1 Welding Procedures Standard
The draft version of ISO/DIS 15614-1:2025, a key international standard for specifying and qualifying welding procedures for metallic materials, is now open for public consultation.
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