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ISRSM Celebrates 20 Years of Its First Technical Committee
ISRSM Celebrates 20 Years of Its First Technical Committee
The Standardization Institute of the Republic of North Macedonia (ISRSM) marked the 20th anniversary of its first Technical Committee, TC 16 – Coding of Names of Countries and Related Entities, with its 13th session.
Macedonian Standardization Body Reviews Key 2024 Activities
Macedonian Standardization Body Reviews Key 2024 Activities
The ISRSM (Institute for Standardization of the Republic of North Macedonia) has released "ISRSM Info 2024,"
ISRSM Assembly Reviews Accomplishments and Plans Strategic Priorities at 22nd Session
ISRSM Assembly Reviews Accomplishments and Plans Strategic Priorities at 22nd Session
The Institute for Standardization of the Republic of North Macedonia (ISRSM) held its 22nd Assembly Session on December 18, 2024.
ISRSM Holds First Session of Technical Committee for Intelligent Transport Systems
ISRSM Holds First Session of Technical Committee for Intelligent Transport Systems
The Institute for Standardization of the Republic of North Macedonia (ISRSM) held the first session of its newly formed Technical Committee - TC for Intelligent Transport Systems (ISRSM TC 48) on December 12, 2024, at its headquarters.
REFORD Recognized as PEFC Member for North Macedonia in General Assembly
REFORD Recognized as PEFC Member for North Macedonia in General Assembly
The PEFC General Assembly has officially recognized the Regional Centre for Forestry and Rural Development (REFORD) as North Macedonia's PEFC national member.
New Macedonian Standard for Concrete Structures Open for Public Review
New Macedonian Standard for Concrete Structures Open for Public Review
The Institute for Standardization of the Republic of North Macedonia (ISRSM) has opened a public review for its standard for concrete structures.
Serbia Hosts Event to Strengthen Digital Competence of Regional Accreditation Bodies
Serbia Hosts Event to Strengthen Digital Competence of Regional Accreditation Bodies
Serbia’s Chamber of Commerce recently hosted a two-day event aimed to boster the digital capabilities of regional accreditation bodies, focusing on adapting to new technologies.
Training on CE Marking Platform Prepares Western Balkans for EU Compliance
Training on CE Marking Platform Prepares Western Balkans for EU Compliance
A training session on the "CE Marking Platform" took place at the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Serbia.
Five-Year Standardization Strategy Unveiled by North Macedonia
Five-Year Standardization Strategy Unveiled by North Macedonia
North Macedonia revealed its National Standardization Strategy (NSS) for 2025-2029.
Technical Committee for Accreditation and Metrology in North Macedonia Holds 45th Session
Technical Committee for Accreditation and Metrology in North Macedonia Holds 45th Session
The Institute for Standardization of the Republic of North Macedonia (ISRSM) held the 45th session of Technical Committee ISRSM TK 18 - Accreditation, Conformity Assessment, and Metrology - on October 9, 2024, in Skopje.

Global News

ISO/IEC 27090:2026 Published to Address Cybersecurity Threats to AI Systems
ISO/IEC 27090:2026 Published to Address Cybersecurity Threats to AI Systems
ISO and IEC have published ISO/IEC 27090:2026 to help organizations protect artificial intelligence (AI) systems against cybersecurity threats.
IFS Introduces New Training Course for Prospective Food Safety Auditors
IFS Introduces New Training Course for Prospective Food Safety Auditors
International Featured Standards (IFS) has announced a new online course for professionals seeking to become auditors under IFS Food, a certification standard used to assess food manufacturers' safety, quality and production processes.
TNFD Releases LEAP 2.0 with Expanded Guidance on Nature-Related Assessment
TNFD Releases LEAP 2.0 with Expanded Guidance on Nature-Related Assessment
The Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) released version 2.0 of its LEAP assessment guidance on October 13, 2026, introducing new and expanded methods for evaluating how organizations depend on and affect nature, and the resulting business risks and opportunities.
RBA Revises VAP Standard With Changes to Supplier Audits and Corrective Actions
RBA Revises VAP Standard With Changes to Supplier Audits and Corrective Actions
The Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) has released version 8.1 of its Validated Assessment Program (VAP) Standard, revising procedures for supplier audits, corrective actions, and assessments of working conditions, environmental practices, and business ethics.
Legal Battle Halts Planned AS9100 Revision
Legal Battle Halts Planned AS9100 Revision
A legal dispute between the International Aerospace Quality Group (IAQG) and SAE International has placed the planned revision of the aerospace quality management standard AS9100 on indefinite hold.
ISO Considering New Committee for Positioning, Navigation and Timing (PNT) Services
ISO Considering New Committee for Positioning, Navigation and Timing (PNT) Services
The Korean Agency for Technology and Standards (KATS) has proposed establishing a new technical committee within the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) to develop international standards for positioning, navigation and timing (PNT) services.
Second Edition of Automotive SPICE Potential Analysis Adds Machine Learning, Opens for Public Review
Second Edition of Automotive SPICE Potential Analysis Adds Machine Learning, Opens for Public Review
The Quality Management Center of the German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA QMC) has released the second edition of Automotive SPICE Potential Analysis as a draft for public review.
How ISO/PAS 8800 Is Being Applied to Automotive AI Safety: Geely and Synopsys Examples
How ISO/PAS 8800 Is Being Applied to Automotive AI Safety: Geely and Synopsys Examples
Two case studies published by SGS on October 16, 2026, show how ISO/PAS 8800:2024 is being applied to automotive AI safety.
BRCGS Releases Consumer Products Issue 5, Training Courses Coming Soon
BRCGS Releases Consumer Products Issue 5, Training Courses Coming Soon
BRCGS launched Issue 5 of its Consumer Products standard on October 13, 2026, at BRCGS Connect Americas in Nashville.
ISO 30439:2026 Sets Guidelines for Safe Handling of Workforce Data
ISO 30439:2026 Sets Guidelines for Safe Handling of Workforce Data
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published ISO 30439:2026, providing guidance on the safe handling of personal data used in human resource management (HRM).
FSC Addresses European Forest Certification Concerns as Romanian Harvesting Comes Under Review
FSC Addresses European Forest Certification Concerns as Romanian Harvesting Comes Under Review
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has addressed concerns about forest management and certification in Europe, including a formal complaint over harvesting activities in Romania.
ISO Survey 2025 Shows Global Certification Growth, With Unusually Sharp Rise in India
ISO Survey 2025 Shows Global Certification Growth, With Unusually Sharp Rise in India
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has released the 2025 ISO Survey, reporting more than 3.28 million valid management system certificates worldwide.
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