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Selected News

Agro-Plan from Bijeljina Becomes First Semberija-Based Company Certified for Organic Vegetable Production
Agro-Plan from Bijeljina Becomes First Semberija-Based Company Certified for Organic Vegetable Production
Agro-Plan from Bijeljina has become the first company in the region of Semberija to be certified for organic vegetable production.
Tropic Ribarstvo Leads Balkans With ASC Farm and ASC CoC Certifications for Trout Farming
Tropic Ribarstvo Leads Balkans With ASC Farm and ASC CoC Certifications for Trout Farming
Tropic Ribarstvo, a leading trout producer and processor in Bosnia and Herzegovina, has become the first company in the Balkans to obtain the prestigious ASC Farm and ASC CoC (Chain of Custody) certifications.
Herbos Nature Earns Halal Certification for 37 New Products
Herbos Nature Earns Halal Certification for 37 New Products
Herbos Nature, a family business from Sarajevo known for its fruit spreads and fillings, has successfully obtained halal certification for 37 newly launched products.
Bosnia and Herzegovina Adopts Four New Standards Through Translation
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.
ISBIH Translates ISO 15189 Standard for Medical Laboratories
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.
Training on Laboratory Accreditation Standards for Five Lead Assessor Candidates
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.
Dr. Oetker Earns Halal Certification for Products Manufactured in Hungary
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.
Standardizing Body of Bosnia and Herzegovina Marks Annual Institute Day
Standardizing Body of Bosnia and Herzegovina Marks Annual Institute Day
The Institute for Standardization of Bosnia and Herzegovina (ISBIH) marked its annual Institute Day on December 28, 2024, highlighting the year’s achievements and ongoing commitment to standardization.
Republika Srpska Opens Public Consultation on Organic Production Law
Republika Srpska Opens Public Consultation on Organic Production Law
The Organic Production Law Draft in Republika Srpska has entered a 90-day public consultation period.
ISBIH Marks Institute Day With Reception Honoring Contributors
ISBIH Marks Institute Day With Reception Honoring Contributors
The Institute for Standardization of Bosnia and Herzegovina (ISBIH) celebrated its Institute Day on December 10, 2024, with a reception organized by Director Aleksandar Todorović.
Bosnian Representatives Participate in 10th World Halal Summit
Bosnian Representatives Participate in 10th World Halal Summit
Bosnia and Herzegovina’s representatives participated in the 10th World Halal Summit in Istanbul.
Public Call for External Contributors Announced by ISBIH
Public Call for External Contributors Announced by ISBIH
The Institute for Standardization of Bosnia and Herzegovina (ISBIH) has issued a public call to select external collaborators for standards translation.

Global News

FDA Partially Recognizes ISO 10993-1:2025 for Medical Devices
FDA Partially Recognizes ISO 10993-1:2025 for Medical Devices
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has partially recognized ISO 10993-1:2025, the latest edition of the international standard used to assess the biological safety of medical devices.
Licensing Instead of Sales: ISO Changes How Standards Are Used
Licensing Instead of Sales: ISO Changes How Standards Are Used
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) is preparing to replace its traditional standards sales approach with a licensing model that would give users defined rights to use standards content instead of broad unrestricted access.
BRCGS Updates Food Safety, Packaging, Storage, and Broker Rules to Meet New GFSI Requirements
BRCGS Updates Food Safety, Packaging, Storage, and Broker Rules to Meet New GFSI Requirements
BRCGS has updated certification requirements for its Food Safety, Packaging Materials, Storage and Distribution, and Agents and Brokers standards,
ISO 45001 Revision Signals Changes in How Companies Manage Workplace Safety
ISO 45001 Revision Signals Changes in How Companies Manage Workplace Safety
The revision of ISO 45001 is expected to push companies beyond traditional workplace safety management by placing greater emphasis on mental health, organizational resilience, safety culture, and climate-related risks.
International Olympic Committee Certified to ISO 20121 Event Sustainability Standard
International Olympic Committee Certified to ISO 20121 Event Sustainability Standard
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has been re-certified to ISO 20121:2024 for sustainability management at the corporate events it directly organizes and finances, including IOC Sessions, conferences, Olympic Day activities, and commission meetings.
Core Industrial Safety Framework IEC 61508 Undergoes Major Revision
Core Industrial Safety Framework IEC 61508 Undergoes Major Revision
The IEC 61508 series, the international foundation for many industrial functional safety standards,
 
FSC Proposes New Rules for Certification Statements and Audit Duration
FSC Proposes New Rules for Certification Statements and Audit Duration
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has opened a public consultation on two draft Advice Notes that would update certification body requirements related to certification statements and minimum audit duration for Forest Management audits.
ILO Moves to Modernize International Labour Standards Reporting
ILO Moves to Modernize International Labour Standards Reporting
The International Labour Organization (ILO) is preparing a major overhaul of how countries report on international labour standards.
ISO 9001 Revision Moves Into Formal FDIS Ballot Phase
ISO 9001 Revision Moves Into Formal FDIS Ballot Phase
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has advanced the revision of ISO 9001 to the next step of the Final Draft International Standard (FDIS) approval process, with the project now listed at stage 50.20 following the earlier 50.00 status.
FSC Opens Consultation on Chain of Custody Revisions as Two Core Standards Reach Final Phase
FSC Opens Consultation on Chain of Custody Revisions as Two Core Standards Reach Final Phase
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has opened consultation on revisions to five Chain of Custody (CoC) documents, with two core standards now entering the final consultation phase.
CanadaGAP Seeks GFSI Recognition for Updated Food Safety Programs
CanadaGAP Seeks GFSI Recognition for Updated Food Safety Programs
The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) has opened a public stakeholder consultation as CanadaGAP seeks recognition for updated food safety certification programs covering fruit and vegetable operations.
Efforts to Broaden Application of ISO 21378 Underway
Efforts to Broaden Application of ISO 21378 Underway
Following last year’s confirmation of ISO 21378:2019, a standard for structured audit data collection and exchange, work within ISO/TC 295/WG 1 is now focused on broadening how the standard is applied across organizations.
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