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

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

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

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

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 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

Slovenian IT firm Nil has earned the ISO 22301 certification for business continuity management.

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, 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, 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

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

Harmonized standards play a key role in ensuring product compliance and quality across Europe.

ISO 33400:2026 Sets International Vocabulary for Reference Materials

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published ISO 33400:2026, updating the international vocabulary for reference materials (RM) and certified reference materials (CRM).

TIC Council Backs ISO 14019 as Framework for Sustainability Assurance

The International Association for Testing, Inspection and Certification (TIC Council) has published a paper urging policymakers to recognize the ISO 14019 series as the framework for sustainability assurance,

IFS Updates Progress Scoring Guide for Food and Logistics Programs

International Featured Standards (IFS) has updated its Progress Scoring System brochure following the recent launch of IFS Progress Logistics 2.

CQI Announces International Quality Awards 2026 Winners

The Chartered Quality Institute (CQI) announced the winners of the International Quality Awards 2026 during the Quality Live event in London on June 25,

IAQG Centralizes Aerospace Auditor Authentication

The International Aerospace Quality Group (IAQG) has centralized the authentication of aerospace quality management system auditors, replacing the previous network of independent Auditor Authentication Bodies (AABs).

FSC Revised Trademark Standard Takes Effect

The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has launched a new online training course to support implementation of its revised trademark standard, FSC-STD-50-001 V3-0, which takes effect on July 1, 2026. 

SIS Offers Free Access to ISO 45001 Draft

The Swedish Institute for Standards (SIS) has made the proposed second edition of ISO 45001 - draft available for free download and public review,

ISO/DIS 9002 Ballot Opens for Comment

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has released ISO/DIS 9002 for ballot, opening the international comment period on the revision of the guidance standard for applying ISO 9001. 

Public Consultation Opens on ISO 14060, First International Standard for Net Zero Alignment

ISO 14060, the first international standard for net zero alignment, has entered public consultation.

EU Approves EN ISO 15223-1 for Medical Device and IVD Labeling

The European Commission (EC) has approved EN ISO 15223-1, the standard used for symbols on medical device and in vitro diagnostic (IVD) labeling, for use in demonstrating compliance with EU requirements for these products.

GFSI Seeks Feedback on JFSM Recognition Under Benchmarking Requirements v2024

The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) has opened a public stakeholder consultation on the Japan Food Safety Management Association (JFSM) application for recognition under GFSI Benchmarking Requirements Version 2024.

Chery Added as IATF's Third Asian Automotive Group Member

The International Automotive Task Force (IATF) has approved the addition of Chery Automobile, as a new member of IATF AISBL, making it the third Asian automotive group represented in the organization.