Honey Testing Halted in Serbia as Beekeepers Claim Deliberate Obstruction

The analysis of honey quality and safety in Serbia has been halted for over a month, according to the Union of Beekeeping Organizations of Serbia (SPOS),

Croatia Promotes Voluntary Food Labels to Support Domestic Agriculture and Guide Consumers

Croatia’s Agriculture and Food Agency (HAPIH) oversees a voluntary labeling system for agricultural and food products aimed at strengthening domestic production.

North Macedonia Proposes New Technical Committee on Security and Resilience

The Institute for Standardization of the Republic of North Macedonia (ISRSM) has launched a procedure to form a new technical committee, ISRSM TC 49 – Security and Resilience.

ISS Launches New Sections in First 2025 Edition of Standardization Bulletin

The Institute for Standardization of Serbia (ISS) has released the first 2025 edition of its Standardizacija bulletin, featuring a refreshed layout and two new sections for clearer, more engaging content.

Bosnian Accreditation Body Hosts Meeting to Harmonize Calibration Labs with International Policies

The Bosnian Institute for Accreditation (BATA) held an online harmonization meeting on March 21, 2025, 

CEN and CENELEC Accept EU Request for Machinery Regulation Standards

The European Commission’s standardization request to support the new EU Machinery Regulation has been formally accepted by CEN and CENELEC, launching a critical new phase in European standardization that runs through 2035.

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.

New RvA Document Clarifies Rules for Flexible Accreditation Scopes in Netherlands

The Accreditation Council of the Netherlands (RvA) has published a new document, RvA-T054, that explains how flexible scopes of accreditation should be handled.

Public Consultation Opens in Norway on Patient Pathway Standard for Diagnostic Imaging

A draft Norwegian version of a new European standard for the patient pathway in diagnostic imaging is now open for public consultation until May 1.

NEN Seeks Dutch Experts to Explore National Standards for Ayurveda and Yoga

The Netherlands is exploring whether there is enough interest to develop national standards for Ayurveda and yoga.

Korea Sets Standards for Recycled Plastic in Exported Auto Parts

South Korea has issued a new standard to promote the recycling of polypropylene (PP), a key plastic used in exported car parts and packaging.

TÜRKAK Starts Accreditation Service for ISO 22301 Business Continuity Standard

TÜRKAK has launched accreditation services for certification bodies working with the ISO 22301:2019 Business Continuity Management System standard, which helps organizations remain operational during crises.