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External Evaluation Results for All Croatian Higher Education Institutions Released
The Agency for Science and Higher Education (AZVO) has released the results of external evaluations for all higher education institutions and scientific institutes operating within the Croatian higher education system.
ISS Publishes Monograph Marking 90 Years of Standardization in Serbia
The Institute for Standardization of Serbia (ISS) has published a monograph celebrating nine decades of standardization in the country,
Three ATS Updates Refine Accreditation Rules for Laboratories and Conformity Bodies
The Accreditation Body of Serbia (ATS) has issued three major updates concerning accredited and applicant conformity assessment bodies.
KS CASCO Reviews ISO 9001 Revision, Approves Serbian Translation of ISO 21500
KS CASCO, the Committee for Conformity Assessment and Quality Management under the Institute for Standardization of Serbia (ISS),
HZN Publishes New E-Newsletter, Major Conferences and Quantum Cybersecurity Highlighted
The Croatian Standards Institute (HZN) released the September 2025 edition of HZN e-Glasilo,
Terminology Commission and Balkan Meeting Headlining: New Issue of Standardizacija Bulletin
The latest quarterly edition of the "Standardizacija" bulletin by the Institute for Standardization of Serbia (ISS) has been released,
Baby Food Factory Earns Silver Medal for Sustainability from EcoVadis
Baby Food Factory (BFF) has received a Silver Medal for
Education and Research in Focus at 10th Balkan Standardization Conference in Timisoara
The 10th Balkan Conference on Standardization, organized by the Romanian Standards Association (ASRO) was held in
Croatia’s ESG Rating Awards 2025 Recognize Sustainability Leaders in Six Categories
The Croatian Chamber of Economy (HGK) has presented its 2025 ESG Awards,
How Aromatherapy Relies on Standards: New BDS Compass Issue
The Bulgarian Institute for Standardization (BDS) released the latest issue of its magazine BDS Compass, focused on aromatherapy and essential oils.
34th Quality Forum and Quality Oscar Scheduled for Early November in Belgrade
The Foundation for Culture of Quality and Excellence (FQCE) will organize the 34th Quality Forum (Forum Kvaliteta) on November 6–7, 2025, in Belgrade at the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Serbia.
ATS Grants First Accreditations for Greenhouse Gas Verification in Serbia
The Accreditation Body of Serbia (ATS) has granted the first accreditations for verification of greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reports.Global News
BRCGS Opens Public Consultation on Consumer Products Issue 5 Draft
BRCGS has opened a public consultation on the draft of Global Standard Consumer Products Issue 5, marking the first full revision of the standard since 2016 and setting the direction for how non-food consumer products will be certified in the coming years.
VDA QMC Introduces Official Certificates for Automotive SPICE Assessments
From January 1, 2026, companies will be able to officially register Automotive SPICE assessment results with the VDA Quality Management Center (VDA QMC) and issue recognized certificates without infringing trademark rules.
ISO 22095 Chain of Custody Standard Under Review With Call for Stakeholder Input
The international ISO 22095:2020 Chain of Custody standard is currently under review, and stakeholders are being invited to share their experience with using the standard.
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.
