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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.
SIST Spreading the Team of Young Standardization Ambassadors
SIST Spreading the Team of Young Standardization Ambassadors
The Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST) has announced its new Standardization Ambassadors for 2025.
SIST Wraps Up 2024 with Final E-Newsletter Showcasing Progress
SIST Wraps Up 2024 with Final E-Newsletter Showcasing Progress
The Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST) released the final issue of its e-newsletter for 2024, showcasing notable accomplishments and initiatives in standardization.
SIST Announces Free Access to Mandatory Standards Starting January 2025
SIST Announces Free Access to Mandatory Standards Starting January 2025
The Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST) has announced that it will provide free access to obligatory standards starting January 1, 2025.

Global News

ISO 18060 Sets Global Rules to Measure Tourism Environmental and Social Impact
ISO 18060 Sets Global Rules to Measure Tourism Environmental and Social Impact
ISO 18060, a newly published international standard from January 2026, sets out a global framework to help tourism organizations measure their environmental, social, human, and economic impacts in a consistent and comparable way.
IFS Introduces Local Check to Support Small-Scale Food Producers
IFS Introduces Local Check to Support Small-Scale Food Producers
International Featured Standards (IFS) has introduced IFS Local, a new annual standalone food safety check designed to help small-scale and artisanal food producers demonstrate
FSC Releases Revised Trademark Standard and Starts Rollout for Certificate Holders
FSC Releases Revised Trademark Standard and Starts Rollout for Certificate Holders
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has released a revised trademark standard and has started rolling out guidance and support materials to help organizations transition to the updated requirements.
ISO 22095 Parts 2 And 3 Define Rules For Material Tracking Chain Of Custody Models
ISO 22095 Parts 2 And 3 Define Rules For Material Tracking Chain Of Custody Models
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published ISO 22095-2 and ISO 22095-3, two new international standards that
CSR Labels and ISO 26000 Linked to Improved Business Performance
CSR Labels and ISO 26000 Linked to Improved Business Performance
A new international study by Responsibility Europe finds that organizations using recognized CSR (corporate social responsibility) labels outperform others economically and organizationally, confirming the growing importance of CSR frameworks and ISO 26000 worldwide.
Work Begins on Two Agrifood Data System Standards
Work Begins on Two Agrifood Data System Standards
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has started work on two new international standards for agrifood data systems through ISO/TC 347, focused on crop data definitions and data exchange in greenhouse production.
ISO 17024 Enters Final Publication Stage
ISO 17024 Enters Final Publication Stage
The revision of ISO/IEC 17024, the international standard that sets requirements for bodies certifying persons, has entered its final publication stage, with release expected in March 2026.
MDSAP Updates Audit Approach Toward Risk-Based Assessments
MDSAP Updates Audit Approach Toward Risk-Based Assessments
The Medical Device Single Audit Program (MDSAP) has updated its audit approach, marking a notable shift in how medical device manufacturers are evaluated across participating regulatory jurisdictions.
AIAG–VDA Release Harmonized SPC Yellow Volume for Automotive Industry
AIAG–VDA Release Harmonized SPC Yellow Volume for Automotive Industry
The Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG) and the German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA) have released a joint Statistical Process Control (SPC) Manual. 
IAF Adds ISO 14067 Product Carbon Footprint To Its Multilateral Recognition Arrangement
IAF Adds ISO 14067 Product Carbon Footprint To Its Multilateral Recognition Arrangement
The International Accreditation Forum (IAF) has decided to include ISO 14067 in its Multilateral Recognition Arrangement (IAF MLA), extending mutual recognition to
BRCGS Publishes FAQ For Packaging Materials Issue 7
BRCGS Publishes FAQ For Packaging Materials Issue 7
BRCGS has released a new frequently asked questions (FAQ) document to support the implementation of the Global Standard Packaging Materials Issue 7.
GLOBALG.A.P. IFA Version 6 Audits Now Available for Combinable Crops and Plant Propagation Material
GLOBALG.A.P. IFA Version 6 Audits Now Available for Combinable Crops and Plant Propagation Material
GLOBALG.A.P. has confirmed that audits are now available under Integrated Farm Assurance (IFA) version 6 for combinable crops and plant propagation material, two product categories within the IFA certification framework.
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