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Microbiology of the Food Chain Featured in the Final 2025 Issue of BDS Compass
Microbiology of the Food Chain Featured in the Final 2025 Issue of BDS Compass
The fourth and final 2025 issue of BDS Compass focuses on microbiology of the food chain, showing how standards support food safety by ensuring reliable testing from primary production to finished products. 
Education and Research in Focus at 10th Balkan Standardization Conference in Timisoara
Education and Research in Focus at 10th Balkan Standardization Conference in Timisoara
The 10th Balkan Conference on Standardization, organized by the Romanian Standards Association (ASRO) was held in
How Aromatherapy Relies on Standards: New BDS Compass Issue
How Aromatherapy Relies on Standards: New BDS Compass Issue
The Bulgarian Institute for Standardization (BDS) released the latest issue of its magazine BDS Compass, focused on aromatherapy and essential oils.
Bulgaria Joins Global FSC Network for Sustainable Forest Management
Bulgaria Joins Global FSC Network for Sustainable Forest Management
Bulgaria is now officially part of the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) global network, following the approval of the Sustainable Forests Association as an FSC network partner.
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,
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),
Call for Feedback on Changes to Bulgarian Yogurt Standard
Call for Feedback on Changes to Bulgarian Yogurt Standard
The Bulgarian Ministry of Agriculture and Food (MAF) has proposed changes to BDS 12:2024, the national standard for Bulgarian yogurt.
Bulgarian Lab Experts in Construction Propose Update to Standard on Soil Testing
Bulgarian Lab Experts in Construction Propose Update to Standard on Soil Testing
A proposal to update BDS 15130:1980 on soil testing with a circular plate loading method has been submitted to the Bulgarian Institute for Standardization (BDS).
Soils Take Center Stage in Latest BDS Compass Magazine
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.
Street Lighting Shines in New Issue of 'BDS Compass'
Street Lighting Shines in New Issue of 'BDS Compass'
The latest issue of BDS Compass, the official magazine of the Bulgarian Institute for Standardization (BDS), focuses on street lighting, highlighting standards that ensure safety and efficiency after dark.

Global News

ISO 22000 Revision Enters Public Enquiry Stage
ISO 22000 Revision Enters Public Enquiry Stage
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has moved the revision of ISO 22000 to the public enquiry stage.
ISO 19011 Auditing Standard Enters Final Stage With Hybrid And Digital Shift
ISO 19011 Auditing Standard Enters Final Stage With Hybrid And Digital Shift
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has advanced the revision of ISO 19011 to the Final Draft International Standard (FDIS) stage. 
IMDRF Playbook Guides Global Use Of Shared Medical Device Regulatory Reviews
IMDRF Playbook Guides Global Use Of Shared Medical Device Regulatory Reviews
The International Medical Device Regulators Forum (IMDRF) has published a playbook to help regulators use shared approaches when reviewing medical devices, known as regulatory reliance.
DIN Introduces First Framework For AI Testing Tools
DIN Introduces First Framework For AI Testing Tools
The German Institute for Standardization (DIN) has published DIN SPEC 92006, introducing the first unified framework for artificial intelligence (AI) testing tools and setting clear requirements for how these tools should be designed and used.
FSSC 22000 Version 7 Release Moved To May 2026
FSSC 22000 Version 7 Release Moved To May 2026
The Foundation for Food Safety Certification (FSSC) has delayed the launch of FSSC 22000 Version 7, with publication now expected in early May 2026.
FSC Launches Normative Newsfeed For Clearer Requirements Updates
FSC Launches Normative Newsfeed For Clearer Requirements Updates
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has introduced a new Normative Newsfeed to make updates to its requirements easier to track and understand.
OECD Report Links Standards To More Effective Regulation
OECD Report Links Standards To More Effective Regulation
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has released a report examining how governments can improve regulation by making better use of standards, measurement, and assurance systems, known as quality infrastructure (QI).
ISO 9000 Revision Reaches Final Draft Stage, Publication Expected In May 2026
ISO 9000 Revision Reaches Final Draft Stage, Publication Expected In May 2026
The revision of ISO 9000, the international standard that defines the basic concepts and vocabulary of quality management, has reached the Final Draft International Standard (FDIS) stage, the final step before publication.
ISO and IEC Form JTC 5 Committee on Digital Product Passport Standards
ISO and IEC Form JTC 5 Committee on Digital Product Passport Standards
A new international standards committee has been created to develop standards for digital product passports (DPPs), systems designed to share key product information across the entire lifecycle and improve transparency and circular economy practices.
Third Edition of ISO 22301 Business Continuity Standard Enters Development
Third Edition of ISO 22301 Business Continuity Standard Enters Development
The next revision of ISO 22301, the international standard for business continuity management systems (BCMS), has moved into development.
Global Accreditation Cooperation Incorporated Launches Website
Global Accreditation Cooperation Incorporated Launches Website
Global Accreditation Cooperation Incorporated has launched its new official website, providing a central online platform for the organization that became the single global body for international accreditation cooperation.
Cradle to Cradle Certified Version 5 Released With Stronger Focus On Measurable Product Requirements
Cradle to Cradle Certified Version 5 Released With Stronger Focus On Measurable Product Requirements
The Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute (C2CPII) has released Version 5 of the Cradle to Cradle Certified standard,
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