Bosnia and Herzegovina Adopts Four New Standards Through Translation

The Institute for Standardization of Bosnia and Herzegovina has adopted four new standards through translation, enhancing various sectors.

ISRSM Celebrates 20 Years of Its First Technical Committee

The Standardization Institute of the Republic of North Macedonia (ISRSM) marked the 20th anniversary of its first Technical Committee, TC 16 – Coding of Names of Countries and Related Entities, with its 13th session.

ISME Hosts Panel on Role of ISO 45003 in Promoting Workplace Mental Health

The Institute for Standardization of Montenegro (ISME) will host a panel discussion on the role of MEST ISO 45003 in promoting mental health at work.

ISBIH Translates ISO 15189 Standard for Medical Laboratories

The Institute for Standardization of Bosnia and Herzegovina (ISBIH) has translated the latest edition of the international standard Medical Laboratories—Requirements for Quality and Competence, and issued it as BAS EN ISO 15189:2022.

Serbian Republic Geodetic Authority Earns ISO 37001 Certification for Corruption Prevention

The Serbian Republic Geodetic Authority (RGZ) has achieved ISO 37001 certification, affirming its procedures and systems are focused on preventing corruption.

Serbia Translates ISO 45006 for Managing Infectious Disease Risks at Work

On December 30, 2024, Serbia published SRPS ISO 45006:2024, offering guidance to organizations on preventing, controlling, and managing exposure to infectious agents in the workplace.

Training on Laboratory Accreditation Standards for Five Lead Assessor Candidates

The Institute for Accreditation of Bosnia and Herzegovina (BATA) conducted training for lead assessor candidates from January 14 to 16, 2025.

Serbia Publishes Updated Rules for Evaluating Measurement Uncertainty

The Accreditation Body of Serbia (ATS) has released the updated Rules for Evaluating Measurement Uncertainty (ATS-PA06), version 4/0, effective January 17, 2025.

Soils Take Center Stage in Latest BDS Compass Magazine

The Bulgarian Institute for Standardization (BDS) has dedicated the latest issue of its online magazine, BDS Compass, to the critical topic of soil standardization.

Serbia Releases ESG Framework Translation Following Recent Global Publication

The Institute for Standardization of Serbia (ISS) has published the national translation of ISO’s IWA 48:2024, a framework for applying ESG principles.

Dr. Oetker Earns Halal Certification for Products Manufactured in Hungary

Dr. Oetker, a well-known food manufacturer specializing in baking and dessert products, has obtained Halal certification for 26 of its products manufactured in Hungary.

Croatian Accreditation Agency Revises Frequency of Surveillance Assessments

The Croatian Accreditation Agency (HAA) announced that changes to the frequency of regular surveillance assessments came into effect on January 8, 2025.

French Food Safety Experts to Preview ISO 22000 Revision at AFNOR Event

A web session scheduled for June 4 will present the latest progress on the revision of ISO 22000, the international food safety management standard, which is expected to be published by late 2026 or early 2027.

New CSSP Certification Offers Streamlined Verification for Sustainability and Green Claims

The TIC Council has introduced the Certification System for Sustainability Processes (CSSP), a new framework that provides independent certification for green claims and other sustainability-related practices.

ISO Opens 2025 Research Grant Call with Focus on Supply Chain Resilience

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has opened applications for the ISO Research Grant 2025, which awards 25,000 Swiss francs to a postgraduate student or team to conduct original research on the impacts of international standards.

UKAS Developing First Accreditation for United Nations SDG Impact Standards

The United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) is developing a new accreditation project to support certification against the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)’s SDG Impact Standards.

Consumer Privacy by Design at Core of New International Standardization Subcommittee

A new subcommittee - ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 44 - has been created to develop international standards for consumer protection in the area of privacy by design.

ISO 59000 Series Backed as Tool to Replace Linear Model With Circular Economy

The sixth Circularity Gap Report from 2024 finds that only 7.2% of the global economy is circular, leaving 92.8% of resources locked in a linear system of extraction, use, and waste.

IATF Confirms Official Interpretations to Rules 6th Edition Through New Communiqué

The International Automotive Task Force (IATF) has released Stakeholder Communiqué SC-2025-001 to announce two new official interpretations to its Rules 6th Edition.

Tracking Revisions of ISO 9001, 14001, and 45001—The Most Widely Used ISO Management Standards

The three most widely used ISO management system standards—ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001—are all in the process of being revised.

ISO 19011 Revision Adds Climate and Tech Focus to Management System Audits

The ISO 19011 standard, which outlines how to audit management systems, is being revised and is currently at the Draft International Standard (DIS) stage.

Regenagri Certification Helps Illycaffè Elevate Brazilian Coffee to Award-Winning Status

Illycaffè’s regenerative farming practices are reshaping the global coffee industry—bringing both environmental and quality gains.

Stellantis Unifies Supplier Scoring Guide for IATF 16949 Compliance

Stellantis has released an updated version of its Scorecard Quick Reference Guide for IATF 16949:2016, effective April 2025.

How Standards Make Chocolate Safe, Sustainable, and Delicious

As chocolate bunnies and eggs lined shelves this Easter, European and international standards were quietly working behind the scenes to ensure these sweet treats were safe, fair, and properly labeled.