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Serbia Preparing National Version of ISO 10009 Standard for Quality Tools
Serbia Preparing National Version of ISO 10009 Standard for Quality Tools
Serbia has begun the process of adopting ISO 10009:2024, a standard that provides guidance on selecting and using tools within a quality management system.
NIS 2 Compliance Projects Spread Across Croatia
NIS 2 Compliance Projects Spread Across Croatia
In recent months, a growing number of organizations across Croatia have started projects to align with the NIS 2 Directive and the national Cybersecurity Act, aiming to improve cyber resilience and business continuity.
Final Technical Discussions on C++26 Programming Language Standard Held in Sofia
Final Technical Discussions on C++26 Programming Language Standard Held in Sofia
The June 16–21 meeting of ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 22’s WG 21 working group was held in Sofia,
Croatian Standards Institute Celebrates 20 Years of Advancing Quality and Safety
Croatian Standards Institute Celebrates 20 Years of Advancing Quality and Safety
The Croatian Standards Institute (HZN) marked its 20th anniversary on July 1, celebrating two decades of strengthening Croatia’s quality infrastructure and contributing to national and international standardization.
Serbia Releases Three New Standards for Conformity Assessment and Asset Management
Serbia Releases Three New Standards for Conformity Assessment and Asset Management
The Institute for Standardization of Serbia (ISS) published three Serbian-language standards on June 30.
Latest ISS Bulletin Focuses on Small Business Standards and Cybersecurity
Latest ISS Bulletin Focuses on Small Business Standards and Cybersecurity
The Institute for Standardization of Serbia (ISS) has released the latest issue of its quarterly bulletin Standardizacija (Standardization),
Road Safety Standards Take Center Stage in Latest Issue of BDS Compass
Road Safety Standards Take Center Stage in Latest Issue of BDS Compass
The latest issue of BDS Compass, published by the Bulgarian Institute for Standardization (BDS),
Bosnia and Herzegovina Adopts ISO 42001 for Managing Artificial Intelligence
Bosnia and Herzegovina Adopts ISO 42001 for Managing Artificial Intelligence
The Institute for Standardization of Bosnia and Herzegovina (ISBIH) has officially adopted ISO/IEC 42001:2023 as a national standard under the designation BAS ISO/IEC 42001:2025.
ATS Completes First Assessment of Greenhouse Gas Verifiers
ATS Completes First Assessment of Greenhouse Gas Verifiers
The Accreditation Body of Serbia (ATS) has carried out its first-ever assessment of a body applying for verification of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reports.
Mercata VT Becomes First in Serbia Verified to ISO 14064-1 for Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Mercata VT Becomes First in Serbia Verified to ISO 14064-1 for Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Mercata VT has become the first company in Serbia to be verified under ISO 14064-1, the international standard for quantifying and managing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
Front Label Warning Required for Dairy Substitutes in Serbia
Front Label Warning Required for Dairy Substitutes in Serbia
Serbia will require all dairy products that use palm oil or other vegetable oils instead of milk fat to display a front-of-pack warning label.
Help Shape the 2026 National Standards Plan in Serbia
Help Shape the 2026 National Standards Plan in Serbia
The Institute for Standardization of Serbia (ISS) has launched the process of developing the 2026 Plan for Adoption of Serbian Standards and Related Documents.

Global News

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.
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.
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