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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.
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.

Global News

ISO 10993-6 Standard for Implantation Testing Updated
ISO 10993-6 Standard for Implantation Testing Updated
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published a revised edition of ISO 10993-6, expanding guidance for implantation studies used in the biological evaluation of medical devices.
All 12 Recognized Food Safety Program Owners Apply for GFSI Version 2024 Recognition
All 12 Recognized Food Safety Program Owners Apply for GFSI Version 2024 Recognition
The Consumer Goods Forum's Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) has confirmed that all 12 previously recognized Certification Program Owners (CPOs) have applied for recognition against the GFSI Benchmarking Requirements Version 2024.
ISO 14002-3 Climate Guidance Advances to Final Draft Stage
ISO 14002-3 Climate Guidance Advances to Final Draft Stage
ISO 14002-3, a guidance standard for managing climate-related issues within ISO 14001 environmental management systems, has advanced to the Final Draft International Standard (FDIS) stage.
ISO/TS 23485 Nears Draft Technical Specification Stage Following Review of 300 Comments
ISO/TS 23485 Nears Draft Technical Specification Stage Following Review of 300 Comments
The International Organization for Standardization's (ISO) Technical Committee 210 (ISO/TC 210) is advancing work on ISO/TS 23485,
Global ACI Explains Which IAF and ILAC Documents Remain in Force During Transition
Global ACI Explains Which IAF and ILAC Documents Remain in Force During Transition
The Global Accreditation Cooperation Incorporated (Global ACI) has published a cross-reference tableshowing the status of former International Accreditation Forum (IAF) and International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC) publications.
Standards Behind the FIFA World Cup 2026
Standards Behind the FIFA World Cup 2026
As the FIFA World Cup 2026 gets underway across the United States, Canada and Mexico,
CEN and CENELEC Open Nominations for 2026 Standards+Innovation Awards
CEN and CENELEC Open Nominations for 2026 Standards+Innovation Awards
The 2026 Standards+Innovation Awards are now accepting nominations for individuals and projects that have contributed to standardization through research, innovation and education.
PEFC Launches Project Sourcing Certification for Construction Projects
PEFC Launches Project Sourcing Certification for Construction Projects
The Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) has launched a new Project Sourcing certification program for the construction sector.
Development Begins on ISO 59001 Circular Economy Management Standard
Development Begins on ISO 59001 Circular Economy Management Standard
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has begun development of ISO 59001, a future certifiable management system standard for the circular economy.
ISO 32212 Introduces Net Zero Transition Planning Framework for Finance
ISO 32212 Introduces Net Zero Transition Planning Framework for Finance
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published ISO 32212:2026,
ISO 45010 Workplace Menstruation and Menopause Guidance Advances to Final Approval Stage
ISO 45010 Workplace Menstruation and Menopause Guidance Advances to Final Approval Stage
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has advanced ISO 45010, which provides guidance on menstruation and menopause in the workplace, has advanced to the Final Draft International Standard - FDIS stage.
ISO Considers New Committee for Tunnel Design
ISO Considers New Committee for Tunnel Design
A proposal to create a dedicated ISO technical committee for tunnel design is under consideration.
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