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.

The 90th Anniversary of Standardization in Serbia Concludes with Final Ceremony in Belgrade

A final ceremony was held at the Rectorate of the University of Belgrade on October 10, 2024, marking the conclusion of events celebrating 90 years of standardization in Serbia.

Unique Certification of Public Executor Ivan Jezdović from Paraćin

The international certification body TUV NORD announced the successful certification of the management system of Public Executor Ivan Jezdović from Paraćin.

Serbian Translation of Remote Auditing Guidelines for Management Systems Approved

On October 7, 2024, KS CASCO adopted the Serbian translation of ISO/IEC TS 17012:2024.

Healthcare Certification Standard Translation Approved in Serbia

The KS CASCO has approved the Serbian translation of ISO/IEC TS 17021-15:2023.

Serbian Accreditation Body Participates in North Macedonian Laboratory Conference

Representatives from ATS (Accreditation Body of Serbia) participated in the conference “Quality and Competence 2024,” organized by MAKLAB – Macedonian Laboratory Association.

Serbia Aligns with Global Transition for Information Security Certification Standards

The period of transition to the new global standard for certifying bodies conducting audits of ISMS is underway, and Serbia is aligning with those changes.

Novi Kneževac in Serbia Launches Grant Program for Women Entrepreneurs

The municipality of Novi Kneževac, Serbia, has opened a public call to award grants to female entrepreneurs.

New Bulletin from ISS Highlights Standards, Innovation, and Milestones

The Institute for Standardization of Serbia (ISS) has released the latest issue of its "Standardization" bulletin, packed with important updates for the industry.

Belgrade Hosts ESG Conference - ESG standards contribute to competitiveness and long-term business sustainability

The Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Serbia hosted the "ESG, a Way of Life and Doing Business" conference in Belgrade, focusing on how ESG standards can boost competitiveness.

Serbia Begins Transition to New Standard for Competence of Proficiency Testing Providers

The transition to a new standard for proficiency testing providers in Serbia has been announced by the Accreditation Body of Serbia (ATS), as instructed by the International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC).

Serbia Marks 9 Decades of Standardization Milestone

The Institute for Standardization of Serbia (ISS) celebrated 90 years of standardization in Serbia.

Proposal Calls for ISO Committee on Responsible Business Practices and Sustainability Reporting

An International Organization for Standardization (ISO) technical committee has been proposed to develop standards for responsible business practices and sustainability reporting.

CanadaGAP Version 11 Achieves GFSI Recognition Under 2024 Benchmark

The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) has recognized CanadaGAP Food Safety Program Version 11.0 against its 2024 Benchmarking Requirements (BMRs), allowing

ISO 9001:2026 Receives Final Approval Ahead of September Publication

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has approved the final draft of ISO 9001:2026 with overwhelming support, clearing the way for publication of the revised quality management standard, which is expected in September 2026.

Codex Defines When 'May Contain' Allergen Labels Are Justified

New international guidance adopted by the Codex Alimentarius Commission aims to make 'may contain' allergen labels more consistent and trustworthy.

ISO 14025:2026 Brings First Major Update to Environmental Product Declarations in 20 Years

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published ISO 14025:2026, the first major revision of the international standard for Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) since 2006. 

ISO/IEC 27000 Updated With Clearer Guidance for Information Security Standards

ISO and IEC have updated ISO/IEC 27000, the guide to the ISO/IEC 27000 family of information security standards.

AIAG and VDA Publish Global Guide for Better Manufacturing Process Control

A new joint manual from the Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG) and the German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA) establishes a single international approach to monitoring and improving manufacturing processes.

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

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

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

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 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.