Livanjski Sir Becomes First Origin Protected Product from Bosnia and Herzegovina in EU

Livanjski Sir has become the first product from the Balkans outside of EU-member countries to secure EU protection for its origin.

Selected Quality – Slovenia Label Promotes Local, Premium Agriculture Products

The Selected Quality – Slovenia label assures consumers that agricultural products and foodstuffs are grown and processed in Slovenia, supporting local producers and preserving Slovenian agriculture.

Heineken Serbia Earns European Certification as Socially Responsible Employer

Heineken Serbia has become the first company in the country to receive the European-recognized "Socially Responsible Employer" umbrella certificate.

Madig Mrežnica Achieves GLOBALG.A.P. IFA v6 Certification for Sustainable Cabbage Production

Croatian sauerkraut producer Madig Mrežnica d.o.o., known for its cabbage sourced from controlled agricultural areas, has earned the GLOBALG.A.P. IFA v6 Smart certification.

NEN Seeks Stakeholders for New International Biodiversity Standard in Food Industry

The Netherlands Standardization Institute (NEN) is inviting stakeholders to help shape a new ISO standard focused on biodiversity practices within the food industry.

The Province Finances Quality and Geographic Origin Certification - Food from Vojvodina Meets the Highest Standards

The Provincial Secretariat for Agriculture, Water Management, and Forestry has allocated one million dinars

New Guidelines Aim to Improve Food Labelling in Italy

The Ministry of Business and Made in Italy (MIMIT) has issued new guidelines to enhance food labelling standards.

EFSA Updates Guidance for Novel Food Applications in EU

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has released an updated guide for novel food applications, clarifying scientific and administrative requirements.

Slovenia’s Food Supply Chain Ombudsman Urges Reporting of Unfair Practices

Slovenia's Food Supply Chain Relationships Ombudsman Branko Ravnik discussed challenges in the country’s food supply chain during an interview.

Agreks and Agrostok Achieve Halal Certification

Agreks d.o.o. and Agrostok d.o.o. have successfully completed the process to earn the Halal certification under the BAS 1049:2023 standard.

Serbia to Introduce Food Fraud into Law with Stricter Penalties

Serbia is preparing amendments to its food safety laws to officially define “food fraud” and enforce tougher penalties.

EU Court Limits Organic Logo to Imports Meeting All Standards

The EU Court of Justice ruled that imported food can only display the European Union's organic production logo if it meets all EU production requirements.

IATF Establishes Legal Entity, Ending Ad Hoc Structure

The International Automotive Task Force (IATF) has established a new legal entity, IATF AISBL, marking a shift from its previous structure as an ad hoc group of automotive manufacturers and their national industry associations.

Have Your Say On Food Waste Management: ISO 20001 Survey

Harper Adams University is inviting professionals across the food chain to take part in a survey on ISO 20001, a proposed international management system standard designed to help organisations systematically reduce food loss and waste.

GOTS Version 8.0 Released With Expanded Due Diligence And Environmental Controls

Global Standard has released Version 8.0 of the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS),

Global Quality Infrastructure Index 2025 Report Ranks Germany First as Certification and Accreditation Expand

The 2025 edition of the Global Quality Infrastructure Index (GQII) has been released, presenting updated rankings and new data on the development of national quality infrastructure systems.

BRCGS Announces 2026 EMEA Award Winners At Connect Europe

BRCGS has announced its 2026 award winners during BRCGS Connect Europe in London, recognizing individuals and organizations serving the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region and adjacent markets.

Food Safety Culture Becomes a Formal Certification Requirement Under SQF Edition 10

When SQF Edition 10 launches in March, food safety culture will be required and auditable as part of certification.

Revised ISO 10012 Reframes Metrology As A Management System

The revised ISO 10012 standard has been published, positioning metrology as an integral part of quality management systems rather than a standalone technical activity.

ISO 14091 Under Review To Ensure It Meets Climate Adaptation Needs

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) is conducting a systematic review of ISO 14091 to determine whether it still meets the needs of organizations addressing climate change risks.

Six Changes Reshape ISO 17020 Requirements For Inspection Bodies

The 2026 revision of ISO/IEC 17020 introduces structural and conceptual updates that will affect how inspection bodies operate, particularly in areas such as independence, impartiality, complaints handling, and management systems.

IFS Strengthens Audit Consistency With Good Audit Practices Guideline Version 2

IFS has released Good Audit Practices Guideline Version 2 to support auditors in delivering more consistent, high quality and effective audits across all IFS Standards.

TIC Council Sets Principles For Digitalization Of Assurance Services

TIC Council, the global trade association representing the independent third-party testing, inspection and certification sector,

ISO Launches ISO 14092 Climate Adaptation Planning Standard For Local Governments And Communities

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published ISO 14092:2026, a new International Standard that sets clear requirements and guidance for climate change adaptation planning by local governments and communities.