ISBIH Publishes Bulletin Featuring Net-Zero, Carbon Footprint, and Smart Grid Topics

The Institute for Standardization of Bosnia and Herzegovina (ISBIH) has released issue 4/2024 of its bulletin, Glasnik,

Croatian Standards Institute Forms Subcommittee on Quantum-Resistant Cybersecurity

The Croatian Standards Institute (HZN) has created a new subcommittee focused on quantum and quantum-resistant cybersecurity.

Serbia Submits Comments on ISO 17020 Draft Standard for Inspection Bodies

KS CASCO, Serbia’s national mirror committee on conformity assessment, has finalized its analysis and submitted comments on the Draft International Standard (DIS) version of ISO/IEC 17020, as reported on April 30.

Montenegro Must Prioritize Quality Policy To Join EU

Montenegro needs a clear national quality policy to support sustainable development and EU integration, said Janez Furlan, senior expert in quality infrastructure, in an interview with the Chamber of Economy of Montenegro.

Bosnia and Herzegovina Adds Climate Change Requirements to Key Management Standards

The Institute for Standardization of Bosnia and Herzegovina (ISBIH) has published amendments to the national versions of ISO 9001 and ISO 45001, introducing specific requirements related to climate change.

BAS ISO 21502:2025 Brings International Project Management Guidance to Bosnia and Herzegovina

The Institute for Standardization of Bosnia and Herzegovina (ISBIH) has adopted BAS ISO 21502:2025, providing guidance for managing projects across different types of organizations and helping teams meet their goals more effectively.

Fojnica Potato Gains Protected Status for Geographic Origin

The Fojnica Potato has officially been registered with a geographic indication, confirming its identity and market value.

Serbia Adopts Standard for Sustainable Event Management

KS CASCO has published the Serbian version of the international standard on sustainable event management as SRPS ISO 20121:2025.

Honey Fraud Testing Suspended After Europe’s Only EIM-IRMS system Accredited Lab Burglarized in Serbia

The only accredited lab capable of detecting fake honey for the Serbian market was burglarized over the weekend, meaning that Serbia lost it's primary tool for honey authenticity testing.

Montenegro Adopts ISO 20022 to Modernize Payment Data Exchange

The Central Bank of Montenegro (CBCG) has officially switched to ISO 20022, replacing the older SWIFT MT system for international financial transactions.

Croatia Rolls Out Translations of 26 Climate Amendments to Key ISO Standards

Croatian translations of ISO climate-related amendments to management system standards are now available, following their release on January 31, 2025.

Trebinje Starts Implementing CAF Standard to Boost Quality in Administration

The City of Trebinje has started applying the CAF standard to improve quality management in its public administration.

ISO Survey 2024 Released as China’s Return Skews Global Results

The 2024 edition of the ISO Survey marks a major shift in how global certification data is collected -

Final Weeks Before Transition Deadline for ISO 27001: Act by End of October

The deadline for transitioning to the new ISO/IEC 27001:2022 version of the international information security management standard is approaching fast.

Public Consultation Opens on ISO 15614-1 Welding Procedures Standard

The draft version of ISO/DIS 15614-1:2025, a key international standard for specifying and qualifying welding procedures for metallic materials, is now open for public consultation.

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

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

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

A coalition of 41 national accreditation bodies from WTO member states -

Global Specification ISO 6254 Sets Out Framework for Transparent AI Decision-Making

A new international technical specification, ISO/IEC TS 6254:2025,

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 has released a new white paper that compiles official references to help

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

Despite reports that the ‘Made in Germany’ label is losing ground as companies look abroad,