Digital Identification and Product Passports Lecture Opens 'Standards Made Easy' Series

The Croatian Standards Institute (HZN) and the Croatian Engineering Association (HIS) have launched the 'Standards Made Easy' lecture series, opening with an online session on digital identification and digital product passports.

Croatia Adopts New Edition of ISO/IEC 17020

The Croatian Accreditation Agency (HAA) has informed accredited inspection bodies that the new edition of HRN EN ISO/IEC 17020:2026 has been published in Croatia.

Environmental Management and Digital Transformation Headline New HZN e-Glasilo

The Croatian Standards Institute (HZN) has published issue 5/2026 of HZN e-Glasilo, with environmental management and digital transformation emerging as the publication's leading themes.

Regional Standards Bodies Discuss SMART Standards and Eurocodes in Sarajevo

The Institute for Standardization of Bosnia and Herzegovina (ISBIH) hosted a regional meeting of national standardization bodies on May 11 and 12 in Sarajevo,

Croatian Standards Institute Hosts 5th Expert Council Session in Zagreb

The Croatian Standards Institute (HZN) held the 5th session of its Expert Council in Zagreb, bringing together 269 members to strengthen cooperation and participation in standardization. 

Croatia Calls On SMEs To Join EU Standardization Regulation Workshop

The Croatian Standards Institute (HZN) is encouraging small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to take part in a European Commission (EC) workshop on the revision of the EU Standardization Regulation (EU) No 1025/2012.

HZN First 2026 Newsletter Highlights Appointment of New Director

The Croatian Standards Institute (HZN) has released the first 2026 issue of issue of HZN e-glasilo, its official e-newsletter,

HZN Publishes Work Programme For National Standardization Activities In 2026

The Croatian Standards Institute (HZN) has published its Work Programme for 2026, setting out the national standardization projects it plans to develop, revise, or complete during the year, in line with European Union rules and international trade commitments.

27th International Quality Symposium Planned For March 2026 In Šibenik

The Croatian Quality Managers Society (HDMK) has announced the 27th International Symposium “Quality – Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow”, scheduled for March 25–27, 2026, in Šibenik, Croatia.

HZN And CROLAB Publish New E-Newsletters With Updates From Standards And Laboratories

The Croatian Standards Institute (HZN) and the Association of Croatian Laboratories CROLAB have published new editions of their electronic newsletters,

Croatia to Host 19th Food Safety and Quality Conference in 2026

The 19th Conference on Food Safety and Quality will be held from May 11 to May 13, 2026,

HZN November e-Glasilo Highlights Bosnian Delegation Visit And Biodiversity Standard

The Croatian Standards Institute (HZN) has published the November edition of its e-Glasilo, the penultimate issue of the official gazette for 2025.

ISO 9001 Auditing Practices Group Releases First AI-Focused Guidance

The ISO 9001 Auditing Practices Group (APG) has published new guidance on auditing  quality management systems that use artificial intelligence, marking the group's first publication dedicated specifically to AI. 

ISO 10993-6 Standard for Implantation Testing Updated

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published a revised edition of ISO 10993-6, expanding guidance for implantation studies used in the biological evaluation of medical devices.

All 12 Recognized Food Safety Program Owners Apply for GFSI Version 2024 Recognition

The Consumer Goods Forum's Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) has confirmed that all 12 previously recognized Certification Program Owners (CPOs) have applied for recognition against the GFSI Benchmarking Requirements Version 2024.

ISO 14002-3 Climate Guidance Advances to Final Draft Stage

ISO 14002-3, a guidance standard for managing climate-related issues within ISO 14001 environmental management systems, has advanced to the Final Draft International Standard (FDIS) stage.

ISO/TS 23485 Nears Draft Technical Specification Stage Following Review of 300 Comments

The International Organization for Standardization's (ISO) Technical Committee 210 (ISO/TC 210) is advancing work on ISO/TS 23485,

Global ACI Explains Which IAF and ILAC Documents Remain in Force During Transition

The Global Accreditation Cooperation Incorporated (Global ACI) has published a cross-reference tableshowing the status of former International Accreditation Forum (IAF) and International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC) publications.

Standards Behind the FIFA World Cup 2026

As the FIFA World Cup 2026 gets underway across the United States, Canada and Mexico,

CEN and CENELEC Open Nominations for 2026 Standards+Innovation Awards

The 2026 Standards+Innovation Awards are now accepting nominations for individuals and projects that have contributed to standardization through research, innovation and education.

PEFC Launches Project Sourcing Certification for Construction Projects

The Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) has launched a new Project Sourcing certification program for the construction sector.

Development Begins on ISO 59001 Circular Economy Management Standard

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has begun development of ISO 59001, a future certifiable management system standard for the circular economy.

ISO 32212 Introduces Net Zero Transition Planning Framework for Finance

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published ISO 32212:2026,

ISO 45010 Workplace Menstruation and Menopause Guidance Advances to Final Approval Stage

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has advanced ISO 45010, which provides guidance on menstruation and menopause in the workplace, has advanced to the Final Draft International Standard - FDIS stage.