Education and Research in Focus at 10th Balkan Standardization Conference in Timisoara

The 10th Balkan Conference on Standardization, organized by the Romanian Standards Association (ASRO) was held in

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.

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.

ISO 9000 and ISO 19011 Revised: New Guidance for Quality and Auditing

Two cornerstone standards for quality management and auditing have been revised, with the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) publishing new editions of ISO 9000 and ISO 19011.

ISO 9002 Revision Reaches Public Comment Stage

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has advanced the revision of ISO 9002 to the Draft International Standard (DIS) stage, opening the project for wider review and feedback.

Global ACI Sets 36-Month Transition for ISO/IEC 17024:2026

The Global Accreditation Cooperation Incorporated (Global ACI) has established a 36-month transition period for ISO/IEC 17024:2026, the newly revised international standard for bodies that certify individuals.

PAS 96:2026 Updates Food Defence Guidance for Emerging Threats

The British Standards Institution (BSI) has published PAS 96:2026, a fully revised edition of its food defence guide.

BRCGS Updates Meat Supply Chain Assurance Module

The British Retail Consortium Global Standards (BRCGS) has updated its Additional Module 11: Meat Supply Chain Assurance.

ISO 29997 Offers First International Framework for Quality Internships

ISO 29997:2025 provides the first international framework designed to help organizations deliver higher-quality internships through clearer planning, management and evaluation practices.

Experts Behind ISO 14001:2026 Explain New Focus on Climate, Biodiversity and Results

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has outlined the most important changes in ISO 14001:2026,

New ISO/IEC 15408 and 18045 Editions Update Common Criteria Framework

ISO/IEC 15408-1:2026 and ISO/IEC 18045:2026 have been published, updating the Common Criteria framework, an international system used to evaluate the security of IT products.

FDA Partially Recognizes ISO 10993-1:2025 for Medical Devices

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has partially recognized ISO 10993-1:2025, the latest edition of the international standard used to assess the biological safety of medical devices.

Licensing Instead of Sales: ISO Changes How Standards Are Used

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) is preparing to replace its traditional standards sales approach with a licensing model that would give users defined rights to use standards content instead of broad unrestricted access.

BRCGS Updates Food Safety, Packaging, Storage, and Broker Rules to Meet New GFSI Requirements

BRCGS has updated certification requirements for its Food Safety, Packaging Materials, Storage and Distribution, and Agents and Brokers standards,

ISO 45001 Revision Signals Changes in How Companies Manage Workplace Safety

The revision of ISO 45001 is expected to push companies beyond traditional workplace safety management by placing greater emphasis on mental health, organizational resilience, safety culture, and climate-related risks.