Montenegro Hosts Training for Medical Laboratory Accreditation

ATCG held a four-day training session on medical laboratory accreditation per EN ISO 15189:2022 from September 23-26, 2024.

Public Consultation Launched for 427 Standards in Montenegro

The Institute for Standardization of Montenegro has announced public consultation No. 5/2024, which covers 427 standards and related documents.

Montenegro Hosts BIM Standards Panel for Civil Engineering Experts

Montenegro’s Institute for Standardization (ISME), in partnership with the Faculty of Civil Engineering at the University of Montenegro, is set to host and discussion on BIM implementation in civil engineering.

Montenegrin Institute for Metrology Receives New Lab Equipment to Boost Accuracy

Montenegro’s Institute for Metrology has received cutting-edge lab equipment

Montenegrin Tourism Board Launches Online Reputation Reports for Quality Assessment

The Montenegrin Tourism Board is offering businesses the opportunity to improve their services by

ISO recertification of Montenegrin Telekom completed for Security and Quality Systems

Montenegrin Telekom has successfully completed its ISO recertification process,

Montenegro launches public discussion on new standards

The Institute for Standardization of Montenegro (ISME) has initiated a public discussion on nine new draft standards.

"Management of the quality of port services in conditions of uncertainty" - promotion of the book Assoc. Dr. Pavle Popović

Promoting port services management in uncertain times

Invitation to Participate in the Development of the Montenegrin Standards Adoption Plan for 2025

The Institute for Standardization of Montenegro is inviting all interested parties to participate in the creation of the Plan for Adopting Montenegrin Standards and Related Documents for 2025.

Accreditation Body of Montenegro - ATCG, Successfully Completes Training with EU Support

Last week, the team from ATCG Accreditation Body of Montenegro, along with its assessors, assessor candidates, and distinguished members of the Accreditation Commission, participated in a four-day training.

Mandatory Organic Certification in Montenegro

In Montenegro, organic production certification is now a legal requirement.

Montenegrin Company Uniprom Wins Prestigious International Quality Award

Uniprom, a company from Montenegro, received the prestigious ESQR 2024 international quality award at a ceremony held in Brussels.

FDA Partially Recognizes ISO 10993-1:2025 for Medical Devices

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has partially recognized ISO 10993-1:2025, the latest edition of the international standard used to assess the biological safety of medical devices.

Licensing Instead of Sales: ISO Changes How Standards Are Used

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) is preparing to replace its traditional standards sales approach with a licensing model that would give users defined rights to use standards content instead of broad unrestricted access.

BRCGS Updates Food Safety, Packaging, Storage, and Broker Rules to Meet New GFSI Requirements

BRCGS has updated certification requirements for its Food Safety, Packaging Materials, Storage and Distribution, and Agents and Brokers standards,

ISO 45001 Revision Signals Changes in How Companies Manage Workplace Safety

The revision of ISO 45001 is expected to push companies beyond traditional workplace safety management by placing greater emphasis on mental health, organizational resilience, safety culture, and climate-related risks.

International Olympic Committee Certified to ISO 20121 Event Sustainability Standard

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has been re-certified to ISO 20121:2024 for sustainability management at the corporate events it directly organizes and finances, including IOC Sessions, conferences, Olympic Day activities, and commission meetings.

Core Industrial Safety Framework IEC 61508 Undergoes Major Revision

The IEC 61508 series, the international foundation for many industrial functional safety standards,

FSC Proposes New Rules for Certification Statements and Audit Duration

The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has opened a public consultation on two draft Advice Notes that would update certification body requirements related to certification statements and minimum audit duration for Forest Management audits.

ILO Moves to Modernize International Labour Standards Reporting

The International Labour Organization (ILO) is preparing a major overhaul of how countries report on international labour standards.

ISO 9001 Revision Moves Into Formal FDIS Ballot Phase

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has advanced the revision of ISO 9001 to the next step of the Final Draft International Standard (FDIS) approval process, with the project now listed at stage 50.20 following the earlier 50.00 status.

FSC Opens Consultation on Chain of Custody Revisions as Two Core Standards Reach Final Phase

The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has opened consultation on revisions to five Chain of Custody (CoC) documents, with two core standards now entering the final consultation phase.

CanadaGAP Seeks GFSI Recognition for Updated Food Safety Programs

The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) has opened a public stakeholder consultation as CanadaGAP seeks recognition for updated food safety certification programs covering fruit and vegetable operations.

Efforts to Broaden Application of ISO 21378 Underway

Following last year’s confirmation of ISO 21378:2019, a standard for structured audit data collection and exchange, work within ISO/TC 295/WG 1 is now focused on broadening how the standard is applied across organizations.