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Croatia to Host 19th Food Safety and Quality Conference in 2026
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
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.
Croatian Standards Institute Marks 20 Years Of Standardization Work
Croatian Standards Institute Marks 20 Years Of Standardization Work
The Croatian Standards Institute (HZN), Croatia’s national standards body, has marked its 20th anniversary, celebrating two decades of work to strengthen standardization across the country.
Croatia Adopts New Rules for Authorizing Two Types of Food and Feed Control Laboratories
External Evaluation Results for All Croatian Higher Education Institutions Released
External Evaluation Results for All Croatian Higher Education Institutions Released
The Agency for Science and Higher Education (AZVO) has released the results of external evaluations for all higher education institutions and scientific institutes operating within the Croatian higher education system.
HZN Publishes New E-Newsletter, Major Conferences and Quantum Cybersecurity Highlighted
HZN Publishes New E-Newsletter, Major Conferences and Quantum Cybersecurity Highlighted
The Croatian Standards Institute (HZN) released the September 2025 edition of HZN e-Glasilo,
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
Croatia’s ESG Rating Awards 2025 Recognize Sustainability Leaders in Six Categories
Certificate for Authentic Croatian Products Awarded to 96 Family Farms Selling at Zagreb Markets
Certificate for Authentic Croatian Products Awarded to 96 Family Farms Selling at Zagreb Markets
Representatives of 96 family farms (OPGs) received the Croatian Farmers’ Products certificate confirming the authenticity of their domestic products sold at Zagreb markets.
HZN E-Glasilo 8/2025 Highlights Electric Vehicle Charging, Laser Safety and European Quality Infrastructure
HZN E-Glasilo 8/2025 Highlights Electric Vehicle Charging, Laser Safety and European Quality Infrastructure
The Croatian Standards Institute (HZN) has released the August edition of its e-Glasilo (8/2025) together with the Bulletin on normative documents.
Croatia Completes Transition as All Medical Laboratories Comply With Latest ISO 15189
Croatia Completes Transition as All Medical Laboratories Comply With Latest ISO 15189
All 17 accredited medical laboratories in Croatia have successfully demonstrated compliance with HRN EN ISO 15189:2022,
CROLAB’s New E-Glasilo Previews 20th Laboratory Competence Conference in Zadar
CROLAB’s New E-Glasilo Previews 20th Laboratory Competence Conference in Zadar
The Croatian Association of Laboratories (CROLAB) has published the July 2025 issue of its E-Glasilo, featuring a preview of the 20th International Conference on Laboratory Competence.

Global News

ISO 14001:2026 Transition Deadlines Confirmed
ISO 14001:2026 Transition Deadlines Confirmed
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has confirmed the transition timeline for ISO 14001:2026, 
BIPM Releases First Stable Digital Reference for SI Units
BIPM Releases First Stable Digital Reference for SI Units
The International Bureau of Weights and Measures (BIPM) has released the first stable version of the SI Reference Point, a digital reference for the International System of Units (SI).
FSSC 22000 Version 7 Incorporates Save Food Packaging Principles
FSSC 22000 Version 7 Incorporates Save Food Packaging Principles
The Foundation FSSC has incorporated aspects of the Save Food Packaging (SFP) Design Principles into FSSC 22000 Version 7 through a partnership with the World Packaging Organisation (WPO) and the Australasian Institute of Packaging (AIP).
VDA Publishes Updated Interpretations for VDA 6.2 Service Audit Standard
VDA Publishes Updated Interpretations for VDA 6.2 Service Audit Standard
The German Association of the Automotive Industry Quality Management Center (VDA QMC) has published Version 2 of the Sanctioned Interpretations (SIs) and Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for VDA 6.2, updating how service organizations in the automotive industry should apply the quality management audit standard.
ISO and IEC Update AI Rules for Standards Development
ISO and IEC Update AI Rules for Standards Development
ISO and IEC have published updated guidance on the use of artificial intelligence in technical committees, defining how AI may be used during the development of international standards. 
BRCGS Updates Packaging Materials Issue 7 Requirements for GFSI Benchmarking 2024
BRCGS Updates Packaging Materials Issue 7 Requirements for GFSI Benchmarking 2024
BRCGS has updated the requirements for its Packaging Materials Issue 7 certification scheme to meet the GFSI Benchmarking Requirements 2024.
SIS Opens Draft ISO 9002 for Public Comment
SIS Opens Draft ISO 9002 for Public Comment
The Swedish Institute for Standards (SIS) has opened public access to the draft version of ISO 9002, allowing organizations and quality professionals to read and comment on the official guidance for applying ISO 9001 before the document is finalized.
Busy Week Brings Four Automotive Quality Updates
Busy Week Brings Four Automotive Quality Updates
It has been a busy week for automotive quality, with four significant updates released for the sector.
ISO 33400:2026 Sets International Vocabulary for Reference Materials
ISO 33400:2026 Sets International Vocabulary for Reference Materials
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published ISO 33400:2026, updating the international vocabulary for reference materials (RM) and certified reference materials (CRM).
TIC Council Backs ISO 14019 as Framework for Sustainability Assurance
TIC Council Backs ISO 14019 as Framework for Sustainability Assurance
The International Association for Testing, Inspection and Certification (TIC Council) has published a paper urging policymakers to recognize the ISO 14019 series as the framework for sustainability assurance,
IFS Updates Progress Scoring Guide for Food and Logistics Programs
IFS Updates Progress Scoring Guide for Food and Logistics Programs
International Featured Standards (IFS) has updated its Progress Scoring System brochure following the recent launch of IFS Progress Logistics 2.
CQI Announces International Quality Awards 2026 Winners
CQI Announces International Quality Awards 2026 Winners
The Chartered Quality Institute (CQI) announced the winners of the International Quality Awards 2026 during the Quality Live event in London on June 25,
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