Bosnian Representatives Participate in 10th World Halal Summit

Bosnia and Herzegovina’s representatives participated in the 10th World Halal Summit in Istanbul.

Public Call for External Contributors Announced by ISBIH

The Institute for Standardization of Bosnia and Herzegovina (ISBIH) has issued a public call to select external collaborators for standards translation.

National Interpretation Guidelines - NIG for GLOBALG.A.P. Standards Released in Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina

GLOBALG.A.P. has published National Interpretation Guidelines for Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina, offering tailored guidance for compliance with its food safety and sustainability standards.

Republic of Srpska Updates Organic Production Law to Align With EU Standards

The Government of the Republic of Srpska has adopted a draft law on organic production, aligning it with the EU's new regulations on organic production and labeling.

Livanjski Sir Becomes First Origin Protected Product from Bosnia and Herzegovina in EU

Livanjski Sir has become the first product from the Balkans outside of EU-member countries to secure EU protection for its origin.

Serbia Hosts Event to Strengthen Digital Competence of Regional Accreditation Bodies

Serbia’s Chamber of Commerce recently hosted a two-day event aimed to boster the digital capabilities of regional accreditation bodies, focusing on adapting to new technologies.

Sarajevo Airport Leads Bosnia with ISO 27701 Privacy Certification

Sarajevo International Airport has achieved ISO 27701 certification, becoming the first public company in Bosnia and Herzegovina to meet this standard for privacy information management.

Training on CE Marking Platform Prepares Western Balkans for EU Compliance

A training session on the "CE Marking Platform" took place at the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Serbia.

Agreks and Agrostok Achieve Halal Certification

Agreks d.o.o. and Agrostok d.o.o. have successfully completed the process to earn the Halal certification under the BAS 1049:2023 standard.

Sheep's Milk Cheese from Travnik Secures Certification, Awaits Official Protection

The certification process for the famous sheep's milk cheese from Travnik has been successfully completed, paving the way for its official protection as a geographically recognized product.

Playground Safety Standard Translation Accepted in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Bosnia and Herzegovina has adopted the translation of a key safety standard for playground equipment.

Bosnia Published Translated European Guide on Sustainable Business Reporting

The Institute for Standardization of Bosnia and Herzegovina (ISBIH) has published the translation of the CEN-CENELEC ESG (environmental, social, and governance) guide.

New ISO Agreement Proposed to Align Global Greenhouse Gas Accounting Rules

A new ISO International Workshop Agreement (IWA) has been proposed to harmonize greenhouse gas (GHG) accounting standards for industrial products and improve the comparability of emissions data across global supply chains.

Two New Papers Map AI and Multimedia Authenticity Standards

The AI and Multimedia Authenticity Standards Collaboration (AMAS) released two major papers on July 11 at the AI for Good Global Summit in Geneva.

TIC Market Expected to Reach USD 282.76 Billion by 2030

The global testing, inspection, and certification (TIC) market is projected to grow from USD 239.48 billion in 2025 to USD 282.76 billion by 2030, with a compound annual growth rate of 3.4%, according to a new report by MarketsandMarkets.

Public Comments Open on Draft Revision of ISO 20252 Market Research Standard

A revised draft of ISO 20252—covering vocabulary and service requirements for market, opinion and social research—is under international review, with ISO member bodies invited to submit feedback by September 4.

SQF Edition 10 Coming in August With Focus on Culture, Risk, and Monitoring

The Safe Quality Food Institute (SQFI), the organization behind the SQF Program, will publish Edition 10 of its code in August 2025.

ISO 42006 Brings Clear Requirements for Auditing AI Management Systems

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) have published ISO/IEC 42006:2025, setting requirements for bodies that audit and certify Artificial Intelligence Management Systems (AIMS) under ISO/IEC 42001.

IFS Publishes New Doctrine and Product Chart to Support HPC Version 3 Audits

IFS has released two new documents to support audits under the Home and Personal Care (HPC) Version 3 standard:

Small Defense Suppliers Warned to Strengthen Cybersecurity or Risk Losing Contracts

Small and medium enterprises supplying the US Department of Defense are being urged to seek third-party support to meet rising cybersecurity demands under the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC).

GLOBALG.A.P. Launches IFA v6 Smart Standards for Crops and Propagation Material

GLOBALG.A.P. has released two new product categories under the Integrated Farm Assurance (IFA) version 6 plants scope.

Proposal Aims to Modernize How ISO Standards Are Classified and Organized

Germany’s national standards body, DIN, has proposed the development of ISO/NP TS 26019, which would update the International Classification for Standards (ICS).

Geely’s New Customer Requirements and Scorecard Now in Effect

Geely Holding Group’s updated Customer Specific Requirements (CSRs) and Scorecard Quick Reference Guide officially took effect on July 1, 2025.

Accreditation Opens for Interprivacy Data Protection Scheme Outside EU

Italy’s national accreditation body, Accredia, has opened accreditation for the Interprivacy data protection certification scheme, which applies to the processing of personal data outside the European Union.