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Slovenia to Host Operational Excellence Forum 2025 on May 23
Slovenia to Host Operational Excellence Forum 2025 on May 23
Operational Excellence Forum 2025 will take place on May 23 in Ljubljana, Slovenia, focusing on innovative strategies in manufacturing, sustainability, and leadership.
Miren Kras Among Top 100 Global Green Destinations for 2024
Miren Kras Among Top 100 Global Green Destinations for 2024
Miren Kras has been recognized as one of the world’s Top 100 destinations for sustainable tourism in 2024.
iQwood Wins Slovenia’s Top Environmental Quality Mark for Construction
iQwood Wins Slovenia’s Top Environmental Quality Mark for Construction
The 2025 Environmental Quality Mark in Construction (Znak kakovosti v graditeljstvu – ZKG) has been awarded to iQwood for its adhesive-free wooden building elements.
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.

Global News

IATF Releases New Updates to Rules 6th Edition and IATF 16949
IATF Releases New Updates to Rules 6th Edition and IATF 16949
The International Automotive Task Force (IATF) has approved Stakeholder Communiqué SC-2025-003, announcing new Sanctioned Interpretations and Frequently Asked Questions for both the Rules 6th Edition and the automotive quality standard IATF 16949.
Codex Commission’s 48th Session Confirms Updates Across Core Food Safety Standards
Codex Commission’s 48th Session Confirms Updates Across Core Food Safety Standards
The Codex Alimentarius Commission adopted major changes to international food-safety rules during its 48th session in Rome from November 10 to 14.
ISO 13485 Application Guide, TS 23485, Under Way After Standard Confirmed as Current
ISO 13485 Application Guide, TS 23485, Under Way After Standard Confirmed as Current
A new guide on how to apply ISO 13485 is moving through development shortly after the standard was reconfirmed in its 2016 version (no revision will be done), despite remaining unaligned with the Annex SL structure.
A Different Approach: China Strengthens Oversight of Certification Bodies from 2026
A Different Approach: China Strengthens Oversight of Certification Bodies from 2026
China has issued new regulations that directly target accredited certification bodies that ignore international requirements, and the new rules will take effect on January 1, 2026.
ISO and IEC Develop Global Standard to Embed Ecodesign in Medical Devices
ISO and IEC Develop Global Standard to Embed Ecodesign in Medical Devices
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) are developing a new global standard to formally integrate ecodesign into the development of medical devices.
IFS Releases Updated Guideline for Effective Foreign Body Management
IFS Releases Updated Guideline for Effective Foreign Body Management
International Featured Standards (IFS) has issued an updated Guideline for an Effective Foreign Body Management,
Germany Heads Most ISO Secretariats But China Rapidly Gains Ground
Germany Heads Most ISO Secretariats But China Rapidly Gains Ground
Germany remains the world’s top country in international standardization, holding 17.1% of all ISO secretariats, according to the 2025 International Standardization Barometer published by the German Institute for Standardization (DIN).
Europe Now Conditionally Accepts FDA Inspections Conducted Abroad
Europe Now Conditionally Accepts FDA Inspections Conducted Abroad
The European Medicines Agency (EMA) and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have entered a new stage of cooperation under their Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA) for Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) inspections.
New International Standard in Development for Microbial Cultures and Probiotics
New International Standard in Development for Microbial Cultures and Probiotics
Work has begun within ISO to create a global standard that defines how microorganisms used in food and feed, such as bacteria, yeasts, and fungi, should be characterized and quality assured.
BS 30480 Launched as the World’s First Standard on Suicide Awareness in the Workplace
BS 30480 Launched as the World’s First Standard on Suicide Awareness in the Workplace
The world’s first standard dedicated to suicide awareness and prevention in the workplace, BS 30480, has been released by the British Standards Institution (BSI).
IATF Updates GM Quick Reference Guide on How Auditors Review Scorecard Data.
IATF Updates GM Quick Reference Guide on How Auditors Review Scorecard Data.
The International Automotive Task Force (IATF) has issued an updated GM Scorecard Quick Reference Guide and Screen Images package to align with the latest Rules for Achieving and Maintaining IATF Recognition (6th edition).
GLOBALG.A.P. Gets New IT Platform for Certification and Transparency
GLOBALG.A.P. Gets New IT Platform for Certification and Transparency
GLOBALG.A.P. now operates on a new IT platform developed by Agraya GmbH together with its technology partner osapiens.
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