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Slovenia Launches National Center to Accelerate Circular Economy Transition
Slovenia Launches National Center to Accelerate Circular Economy Transition
Slovenia has launched the Slovenian Center for Circular Economy (SCKG) to help companies and communities shift from a linear to a circular economy.
Four Slovenian Companies Earn Green Construction Quality Label
Four Slovenian Companies Earn Green Construction Quality Label
Four companies in Slovenia have been awarded the Quality Label in Construction (ZKG) for their sustainable innovations in building products and technologies.
Kontron Earns Silver EcoVadis Award for Top-Tier Sustainability Performance
Kontron Earns Silver EcoVadis Award for Top-Tier Sustainability Performance
Kontron, d.o.o., a Slovenian telecommunications company, has been awarded the Silver Medal by EcoVadis, placing it among the top 15 percent of companies rated by the global sustainability assessment platform.
KOTO Reaffirms Commitment to Ethical and Sustainable Practices With SMETA Certification
KOTO Reaffirms Commitment to Ethical and Sustainable Practices With SMETA Certification
KOTO, a Slovenian food processing firm, has once again passed the SMETA (Sedex Membership Ethical Trade Audit), one of the most widely used ethical audit formats globally.
"Zelena Slovenija" Organizes Free Online Conference on Sustainable Packaging and EU Rules
"Zelena Slovenija" Organizes Free Online Conference on Sustainable Packaging and EU Rules
Zelena Slovenija is organizing a free professional conference on Innovations and Trends in Sustainable Packaging Solutions on March 27, 2025.
Slovenia Calls for Experts to Join Ongoing International and European Standardization Work
Slovenia Calls for Experts to Join Ongoing International and European Standardization Work
The Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST) is inviting experts to contribute to the development of new international and European standards across multiple industries.
Dreni Group SH.P.K, got PEFC certificate
Dreni Group SH.P.K, got PEFC certificate
Company from Priština, Kosovo, Dreni Group SH.P.K, got PEFC certificate as one of pioneer companies in Kosovo.
Prevekso Jeziki Achieves ISO 17100 Certification for Translation Service Quality
Prevekso Jeziki Achieves ISO 17100 Certification for Translation Service Quality
Prevekso Jeziki, a Slovenian language service provider and client of Bureau Veritas Slovenia, has obtained ISO 17100 certification, demonstrating its commitment to high-quality translation services.
March Exhibition by SIST to Highlight the Impact of Standards on Safety and Quality
March Exhibition by SIST to Highlight the Impact of Standards on Safety and Quality
The Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST) is hosting the official opening of the exhibition A Safe World – Embraced by Standards on March 26, 2025, at 17:00.
Slovenia Hosts Free Seminar on Standards for Importers and Businesses
Slovenia Hosts Free Seminar on Standards for Importers and Businesses
The Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST) invites entrepreneurs to a free seminar on "The Importance of Standards for Businesses," scheduled for Thursday, March 20, 2025, at 10 a.m.
Topolšica Hospital Achieves Slovenia's First ISO 7101 Certification
Topolšica Hospital Achieves Slovenia's First ISO 7101 Certification
Topolšica Hospital has become the first medical institution in Slovenia to earn the ISO 7101 certification for management systems for quality in healthcare organizations.
Deadline Extended for 33rd Quality and Excellence Conference in Portorož
Deadline Extended for 33rd Quality and Excellence Conference in Portorož
The 33rd Conference on Quality and Excellence in Portorož has extended the deadline for paper submissions to January 24, 2025.

Global News

Draft of ISO 17024 for Certification of Persons Wins Overwhelming Approval
Draft of ISO 17024 for Certification of Persons Wins Overwhelming Approval
The draft of ISO/IEC 17024, a conformity assessment standard for certifying persons, has been approved by ISO, IEC, and CEN.
New ISO Agreement Proposed to Align Global Greenhouse Gas Accounting Rules
New ISO Agreement Proposed to Align Global Greenhouse Gas Accounting Rules
A new ISO International Workshop Agreement (IWA) has been proposed to harmonize greenhouse gas (GHG) accounting standards for industrial products and improve the comparability of emissions data across global supply chains.
Two New Papers Map AI and Multimedia Authenticity Standards
Two New Papers Map AI and Multimedia Authenticity Standards
The AI and Multimedia Authenticity Standards Collaboration (AMAS) released two major papers on July 11 at the AI for Good Global Summit in Geneva.
TIC Market Expected to Reach USD 282.76 Billion by 2030
TIC Market Expected to Reach USD 282.76 Billion by 2030
The global testing, inspection, and certification (TIC) market is projected to grow from USD 239.48 billion in 2025 to USD 282.76 billion by 2030, with a compound annual growth rate of 3.4%, according to a new report by MarketsandMarkets.
Public Comments Open on Draft Revision of ISO 20252 Market Research Standard
Public Comments Open on Draft Revision of ISO 20252 Market Research Standard
A revised draft of ISO 20252—covering vocabulary and service requirements for market, opinion and social research—is under international review, with ISO member bodies invited to submit feedback by September 4.
SQF Edition 10 Coming in August With Focus on Culture, Risk, and Monitoring
SQF Edition 10 Coming in August With Focus on Culture, Risk, and Monitoring
The Safe Quality Food Institute (SQFI), the organization behind the SQF Program, will publish Edition 10 of its code in August 2025.
ISO 42006 Brings Clear Requirements for Auditing AI Management Systems
ISO 42006 Brings Clear Requirements for Auditing AI Management Systems
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) have published ISO/IEC 42006:2025, setting requirements for bodies that audit and certify Artificial Intelligence Management Systems (AIMS) under ISO/IEC 42001.
IFS Publishes New Doctrine and Product Chart to Support HPC Version 3 Audits
IFS Publishes New Doctrine and Product Chart to Support HPC Version 3 Audits
IFS has released two new documents to support audits under the Home and Personal Care (HPC) Version 3 standard:
Small Defense Suppliers Warned to Strengthen Cybersecurity or Risk Losing Contracts
Small Defense Suppliers Warned to Strengthen Cybersecurity or Risk Losing Contracts
Small and medium enterprises supplying the US Department of Defense are being urged to seek third-party support to meet rising cybersecurity demands under the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC).
GLOBALG.A.P. Launches IFA v6 Smart Standards for Crops and Propagation Material
GLOBALG.A.P. Launches IFA v6 Smart Standards for Crops and Propagation Material
GLOBALG.A.P. has released two new product categories under the Integrated Farm Assurance (IFA) version 6 plants scope.
Proposal Aims to Modernize How ISO Standards Are Classified and Organized
Proposal Aims to Modernize How ISO Standards Are Classified and Organized
Germany’s national standards body, DIN, has proposed the development of ISO/NP TS 26019, which would update the International Classification for Standards (ICS).
Geely’s New Customer Requirements and Scorecard Now in Effect
Geely’s New Customer Requirements and Scorecard Now in Effect
Geely Holding Group’s updated Customer Specific Requirements (CSRs) and Scorecard Quick Reference Guide officially took effect on July 1, 2025.
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