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Slovenia’s Food Supply Chain Ombudsman Urges Reporting of Unfair Practices
Slovenia’s Food Supply Chain Ombudsman Urges Reporting of Unfair Practices
Slovenia's Food Supply Chain Relationships Ombudsman Branko Ravnik discussed challenges in the country’s food supply chain during an interview.
RAST Conference in Slovenia Puts Sustainability, Innovation, and AI in Focus
RAST Conference in Slovenia Puts Sustainability, Innovation, and AI in Focus
On October 14, 2024, at Brdo Castle near Kranj, the RAST conference (Konferenca za razvoj, inovacije in standardizacijo) was held.
Slovenia Launches New Tender for Connecting Farms and Buyers of Organic Products
Slovenia Launches New Tender for Connecting Farms and Buyers of Organic Products
The Slovenian Ministry of Agriculture has announced a EUR 2.3 million tender aimed at supporting partnerships between organic farms and buyers such as restaurateurs, caterers, and shops.
SIQ Celebrates 60 Years of Ensuring Product Safety and Quality
SIQ Celebrates 60 Years of Ensuring Product Safety and Quality
The Slovenian Institute of Quality and Metrology (SIQ) marked its 60th anniversary with a celebration at Brdo Castle near Kranj.
Slovenia Releases Brochure to Boost Food Quality for Local Producers
Slovenia Releases Brochure to Boost Food Quality for Local Producers
The Slovenian Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Food has rolled out a brochure to help local producers understand and navigate the certification process.
Premogovnik Velenje and HTZ Velenje Earn Certification for Efficient Asset Management
Premogovnik Velenje and HTZ Velenje Earn Certification for Efficient Asset Management
Premogovnik Velenje and its related company HTZ, IP, Velenje have received certification for efficient asset management following an audit conducted by the SIQ.
Nil Secures Business Continuity Certification
Nil Secures Business Continuity Certification
Slovenian IT firm Nil has earned the ISO 22301 certification for business continuity management.
Slovenia Invests Three Million Euros in Certification Support
Slovenia Invests Three Million Euros in Certification Support
Slovenia is investing €3 million to help micro, small and medium-sized companies obtain certifications.
Aquafil Leads New Way to Measure Microplastics
Aquafil Leads New Way to Measure Microplastics
Aquafil, a leader in sustainable practices, is driving the adoption of the new ISO 4484-2:2023 standard,
PLP Celebrates 25 Years of Top Quality with ISO 9001 Certification
PLP Celebrates 25 Years of Top Quality with ISO 9001 Certification
PLP, a subsidiary of Premogovnik Velenje, just marked 25 years of delivering top-notch quality, thanks to its long-standing ISO 9001 certification.
Port of Koper Earns ISO 37001 Certification, Strengthening Anti-Bribery Efforts
Port of Koper Earns ISO 37001 Certification, Strengthening Anti-Bribery Efforts
Looks like the Port of Koper is not only keeping the ships in line but also corruption at bay.
News from Harmonized Standards in the European Union
News from Harmonized Standards in the European Union
Harmonized standards play a key role in ensuring product compliance and quality across Europe.

Global News

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.
Standards Pavilion Expands at COP30 with Broader Coalition on Climate Policy and Finance
Standards Pavilion Expands at COP30 with Broader Coalition on Climate Policy and Finance
The Standards Pavilion has opened at COP30 in Belém, Brazil, where 21 international organizations are discussing how standards can support measurable climate action.
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