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EU Court Limits Organic Logo to Imports Meeting All Standards
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.
Sheep's Milk Cheese from Travnik Secures Certification, Awaits Official Protection
Sheep's Milk Cheese from Travnik Secures Certification, Awaits Official Protection
The certification process for the famous sheep's milk cheese from Travnik has been successfully completed, paving the way for its official protection as a geographically recognized product.
Croatian Quality Label Guarantees Fresh, Locally Grown Vegetables
Croatian Quality Label Guarantees Fresh, Locally Grown Vegetables
The "Proven Quality – Croatia" label now certifies fresh vegetables entirely grown in Croatia, ensuring high standards and enhanced production oversight for consumers.
Slovenia Launches New Tender for Connecting Farms and Buyers of Organic Products
Slovenia Launches New Tender for Connecting Farms and Buyers of Organic Products
The Slovenian Ministry of Agriculture has announced a EUR 2.3 million tender aimed at supporting partnerships between organic farms and buyers such as restaurateurs, caterers, and shops.
AlivitPharm successfully passed the GMP audit
AlivitPharm successfully passed the GMP audit
AlivitPharm, a company based in Ljubinje, B&H, successfully completed a Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) audit.
Gatački Kajmak Earns Protected Designation of Origin Status
Gatački Kajmak Earns Protected Designation of Origin Status
The famous "Gatački kajmak from mješina", a creamy dairy delight from Bosnia and Herzegovina, has officially earned the prestigious Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) status.
Bosnia and Herzegovina Developing National Food Safety Guidelines for GLOBALG.A.P. Standards
Bosnia and Herzegovina Developing National Food Safety Guidelines for GLOBALG.A.P. Standards
Bosnia’s National Technical Working Group (NTWG) is working to create National Interpretative Guidelines (NIG) for GLOBALG.A.P. standards and add-ons.
Safe Food Australia Guide Covers All Aspects of Food Safety
Safe Food Australia Guide Covers All Aspects of Food Safety
Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) has published Safe Food Australia: A Guide to the Food Safety Standards,
EDQM Updates Guidelines for Food Contact Metals and Alloys
EDQM Updates Guidelines for Food Contact Metals and Alloys
The European Directorate for the Quality of Medicines & HealthCare (EDQM) has revised its 2013 guidelines on metals and alloys used in food contact materials.
Herzegovinian Extra Virgin Olive Oil Gains PDO Status
Herzegovinian Extra Virgin Olive Oil Gains PDO Status
Herzegovina’s extra virgin olive oil has officially received Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) status.
Oleificio Zucchi Becomes First Company to Achieve 'Made Green in Italy' Certification
Oleificio Zucchi Becomes First Company to Achieve 'Made Green in Italy' Certification
Oleificio Zucchi has made history as the first company to receive the "Made Green in Italy" voluntary certification for its olive oil.
Brazil Launches New Food Safety Management Systems Guide
Brazil Launches New Food Safety Management Systems Guide
Brazil has stepped up its commitment to food safety with the release of a new guide for Food Safety Management Systems (FSMS) based on ISO 22000.

Global News

ISO 9002 Revision: Second Working Draft Completed
ISO 9002 Revision: Second Working Draft Completed
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has completed the second Working Draft of its ISO 9002 revision, marking further progress in updating the guidance to reflect changes in ISO 9001.
FSSC 22000 Version 7 Nears Release with Major Food Safety Updates
FSSC 22000 Version 7 Nears Release with Major Food Safety Updates
FSSC 22000, a global food safety certification scheme developed by the Foundation FSSC, is moving toward Version 7, a major update that will reshape how food businesses manage safety, align with new global requirements, and prepare for future industry demands.
ISO 45001 Second Committee Draft Version Highlights Safety Culture and Workplace Wellbeing
ISO 45001 Second Committee Draft Version Highlights Safety Culture and Workplace Wellbeing
The revision of ISO 45001 has advanced with the publication of the second version of the first Committee Draft, maintaining the standard at the Committee Draft stage and reflecting feedback from the first international enquiry.
 
ISO 23662 on Vegetarian and Vegan Foods Enters Periodic Review
ISO 23662 on Vegetarian and Vegan Foods Enters Periodic Review
ISO 23662:2021, the international standard that defines criteria for vegetarian and vegan foods, has entered its periodic review phase, giving stakeholders the opportunity to decide whether it should remain unchanged or be revised.
PEFC Circular Materials Task Force Established, Experts and Stakeholders Invited to Apply
PEFC Circular Materials Task Force Established, Experts and Stakeholders Invited to Apply
The Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) has established its PEFC Circular Materials Task Force and is inviting nominations for membership by March 18, 2026.
ASTM Develops WK91420 Guide for Artificial Intelligence in HR
ASTM Develops WK91420 Guide for Artificial Intelligence in HR
ASTM International is developing a new guide, WK91420, to set clearer standards for artificial intelligence (AI) in recruitment and hiring, aimed at reducing bias and improving fairness.
ISO 9001 Revision Advances After Review of 1,700 DIS Comments
ISO 9001 Revision Advances After Review of 1,700 DIS Comments
The revision of ISO 9001 has moved into a decisive stage, with international experts completing the review of comments on the Draft International Standard (DIS) and confirming that the new edition is on track for publication in September 2026.
ISO Launches ISO 14019 Series With New Standards Supporting Validation and Verification of Sustainability Information
ISO Launches ISO 14019 Series With New Standards Supporting Validation and Verification of Sustainability Information
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published the first three standards launching the ISO 14019 series,
ISO 18060 Sets Global Rules to Measure Tourism Environmental and Social Impact
ISO 18060 Sets Global Rules to Measure Tourism Environmental and Social Impact
ISO 18060, a newly published international standard from January 2026, sets out a global framework to help tourism organizations measure their environmental, social, human, and economic impacts in a consistent and comparable way.
IFS Introduces Local Check to Support Small-Scale Food Producers
IFS Introduces Local Check to Support Small-Scale Food Producers
International Featured Standards (IFS) has introduced IFS Local, a new annual standalone food safety check designed to help small-scale and artisanal food producers demonstrate
FSC Releases Revised Trademark Standard and Starts Rollout for Certificate Holders
FSC Releases Revised Trademark Standard and Starts Rollout for Certificate Holders
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has released a revised trademark standard and has started rolling out guidance and support materials to help organizations transition to the updated requirements.
ISO 22095 Parts 2 And 3 Define Rules For Material Tracking Chain Of Custody Models
ISO 22095 Parts 2 And 3 Define Rules For Material Tracking Chain Of Custody Models
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published ISO 22095-2 and ISO 22095-3, two new international standards that
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