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BATA Trains Assessors for ISO 17029 and ISO 14065 Verification Scheme
BATA Trains Assessors for ISO 17029 and ISO 14065 Verification Scheme
The Bosnian Institute for Accreditation (BATA) has held an online training session to build capacity in environmental verification and validation,
June Issue of HZN Bulletin Covers EFSD Meeting, Quantum Cybersecurity and Food Safety
June Issue of HZN Bulletin Covers EFSD Meeting, Quantum Cybersecurity and Food Safety
The June 2025 issue of the HZN e-Glasilo, the official publication of the Croatian Standards Institute (HZN), features highlights from the 59th meeting of the European Forum for Standards Distribution (EFSD), held in Zagreb.
Podravka Achieves ISO 50001 Certification for Energy Efficiency
Podravka Achieves ISO 50001 Certification for Energy Efficiency
Podravka d.d., a leading Croatian food company, has achieved ISO 50001 certification in recognition of its efforts to improve energy efficiency and reduce consumption.
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.

Global News

ISO 22544 Sets a Common Vocabulary For Laboratory Design
ISO 22544 Sets a Common Vocabulary For Laboratory Design
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published ISO 22544:2025, an International Standard that defines a shared vocabulary for laboratory design to improve clarity and consistency in how laboratories are planned, built, and used. 
Upcoming IFS Local Food Safety Check Addresses Needs of Small-Scale Food Businesses
Upcoming IFS Local Food Safety Check Addresses Needs of Small-Scale Food Businesses
IFS is preparing to introduce IFS Local, a new food safety check designed for small-scale food processing businesses,
A Fresh Fit for Fashion as ISO Launches Global Clothing Size System
A Fresh Fit for Fashion as ISO Launches Global Clothing Size System
A recently published ISO standard, ISO 8559-2:2025, gives the global clothing size system a makeover by replacing national size labels with clear body measurements to support more consistent sizing worldwide.
ISO Publishes Two New Resources on Consumer Voices in AI and Emerging Technologies
ISO Publishes Two New Resources on Consumer Voices in AI and Emerging Technologies
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has released two new resources aimed at strengthening the role of consumers in the standardization of artificial intelligence (AI) and other emerging technologies.
ISO/TS 14064-4 Introduced to Support Greenhouse Gas Reporting
ISO/TS 14064-4 Introduced to Support Greenhouse Gas Reporting
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published ISO/TS 14064-4, a new technical specification designed to help organizations apply ISO 14064-1 more consistently when measuring and reporting greenhouse gas emissions.
BRCGS Opens Public Consultation on Consumer Products Issue 5 Draft
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
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
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 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
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
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
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.
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