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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.
Seminar on "Quality, Health, and Hygiene of Food" Held in Tuzla
Seminar on "Quality, Health, and Hygiene of Food" Held in Tuzla
On Friday, June 28, 2024, the Halal Quality Certification Agency organized a seminar titled "Quality, Health, and Hygiene of Food" at the amphitheater of Behram-bey's Madrasa in Tuzla.
HZN Releases "eGlasilo" #6 2024
HZN Releases "eGlasilo" #6 2024
The Croatian Standards Institute (HZN) has published the latest issue of its official newsletter, "HZN e-glasilo" which is released monthly. The most recent issue is "eGlasilo #6 2024."
 New Issue of "Standardization" Bulletin Available
 New Issue of "Standardization" Bulletin Available
The Institute for Standardization of Serbia (ISS) has released a new issue of its bulletin, #2 from June 2024, this time dedicated to the importance of standardization in protecting against atmospheric discharge.
 "Best of Vojvodina" Quality Label Competition Announced for 2024
 "Best of Vojvodina" Quality Label Competition Announced for 2024
A competition has been announced for the right to use the "Best of Vojvodina" quality label for products, services, and events for the year 2024.
New Standards for Innovation Management Published in Serbian
New Standards for Innovation Management Published in Serbian
The Standards Committee KS CASCO has announced the publication of two Serbian language standards at the end of June: SRPS EN ISO 56002:2021 and SRPS EN ISO 56003:2021 
Invitation to Participate in the Development of the Montenegrin Standards Adoption Plan for 2025
Invitation to Participate in the Development of the Montenegrin Standards Adoption Plan for 2025
The Institute for Standardization of Montenegro is inviting all interested parties to participate in the creation of the Plan for Adopting Montenegrin Standards and Related Documents for 2025.

Global News

SQF Delays Release of Edition 10 as Benchmarking Timeline Shifts
SQF Delays Release of Edition 10 as Benchmarking Timeline Shifts
The release of Edition 10 of the Safe Quality Food (SQF) Code has been postponed due to
FSC Opens Consultations on Core Forest Management Standards
FSC Opens Consultations on Core Forest Management Standards
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has launched public consultations on proposed revisions to its
Inclusive Conformity Assessment and Instant Verification Highlighted in New IAF Outlook Issue
Inclusive Conformity Assessment and Instant Verification Highlighted in New IAF Outlook Issue
The International Accreditation Forum (IAF) has published the September 2025 issue of IAF Outlook,
41 WTO Countries Demand GLOBAC Changes as DAkkS Pushes to Delay ILAC Dissolution
41 WTO Countries Demand GLOBAC Changes as DAkkS Pushes to Delay ILAC Dissolution
A coalition of 41 national accreditation bodies from WTO member states -
Global Specification ISO 6254 Sets Out Framework for Transparent AI Decision-Making
ISO 9002 Revision Reaches Working Draft Stage
ISO 9002 Revision Reaches Working Draft Stage
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has prepared a Working Draft (WD) and a
IFS Publishes White Paper to Support Allergen Management During Food Audits
IFS Publishes White Paper to Support Allergen Management During Food Audits
IFS has released a new white paper that compiles official references to help
Epeaswitzerland Issues Three Digital Product Passports as Global Standards Advance
Epeaswitzerland Issues Three Digital Product Passports as Global Standards Advance
Epeaswitzerland gmbh has announced that it has issued three digital product passports under its
Made in Germany Tops Global Rankings as Most Trusted Product Label
Made in Germany Tops Global Rankings as Most Trusted Product Label
Despite reports that the ‘Made in Germany’ label is losing ground as companies look abroad,
CEN Developing New Specification for Textile Waste Collection and Sorting
CEN Developing New Specification for Textile Waste Collection and Sorting
Work has started on a new European Technical Specification (TS) for the collection, processing, sorting, and storage of used textiles and textile waste.
IEC Young Professionals Programme Names New Leaders for 2025
IEC Young Professionals Programme Names New Leaders for 2025
Three new leaders have been chosen to guide the next generation of experts in the International Electrotechnical Commission’s (IEC) Young Professionals (YP) Programme.
ISO/DIS 20001 on Food Loss and Waste Management Enters Public Inquiry
ISO/DIS 20001 on Food Loss and Waste Management Enters Public Inquiry
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has opened a 12-week public inquiry on the draft standard ISO/DIS 20001, focused on reducing food loss and waste across the supply chain.
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