HZN Publishes Croatian Translation of Electrical Voltage Standard EN 60038

The Croatian Standards Institute (HZN) has published a Croatian-language translation of EN 60038:2011, which Croatia has adopted nationally as HRN EN 60038:2011. The standard sets standard voltage values for electrical supply systems and for the design of electrical equipment and systems.

Serbia’s Innovation Fund Offers MSMEs Up to RSD 3.6 Million in AI Vouchers

The Innovation Fund of the Republic of Serbia (IF) is offering eligible micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) up to RSD 3.6 million in AI vouchers to introduce or expand the use of artificial intelligence in their business.

Sarajevo Centar Municipality Offers Up to KM 2,000 for Certification Costs

Sarajevo’s Centar Municipality is offering certification cost refunds to local craft businesses and micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) based and operating in the municipality.

First ISO Secretary-General Visit to Croatia Leads New HZN e-Glasilo

The Croatian Standards Institute (HZN) has released its July 2026 e-Glasilo, led by the first official visit to Croatia by an International Organization for Standardization (ISO) Secretary-General.

ISS Webinar Prepares Organizations for ISO 9001:2026 Changes

The Institute for Standardization of Serbia (ISS) will hold a free webinar on September 18 on changes in ISO 9001:2026.

Bulgaria Establishes Innovation Management Standards Committee

The Bulgarian Institute for Standardization (BDS) has established BDS/TC 109, a technical committee dedicated to innovation management standards, replacing an expert working group that had operated in the field since 2011.

FSC Responds to Concerns Over Romania’s Forest Certification

The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has published an FAQ following reports that raised concerns about Romania’s forests, addressing questions about protected forests, FSC certification and oversight in the country.

ISS Updates to Latest ISO 19011 Audit Guidelines

The Institute for Standardization of Serbia (ISS) has updated its management system audit guidance to ISO 19011:2026, with the latest edition now available in Serbian as SRPS EN ISO 19011:2026.

ISRSM Opens Public Consultation on ISO 45001 Draft Revision

North Macedonia has opened a public consultation on the draft revision of ISO 45001, with comments accepted until August 25, 2026.

North Macedonia Adopts 2026 Editions of ISO 19011, ISO/IEC 17020 and ISO/IEC 17024

The Standardization Institute of the Republic of North Macedonia (ISRSM) has adopted national versions of three major 2026 standards covering management system auditing, inspection bodies and certification of people.

ELOT Marks 50 Years of Standardization in Greece

The Hellenic Organization for Standardization (ELOT) marked the 50th anniversary of its establishment with a ceremony celebrating five decades of advancing standardization, quality, and reliability in Greece.

North Macedonia Adopts ISO 14092 Climate Adaptation Standard

The Institute for Standardization of the Republic of North Macedonia (ISRSM) has adopted ISO 14092, the international standard for climate change adaptation planning, as a

ISO 11462-1:2026 Updates Statistical Process Control to Reduce Process Variation

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published ISO 11462-1:2026, updating guidance on statistical process control (SPC) to help organizations improve the stability and capability of their processes.

Codex Sets New Labelling Rules for Multipacks and Outer Packaging

The Codex Alimentarius Commission (CAC) has adopted new requirements for foods sold in multipacks or grouped together in one outer package, clarifying what information must appear on the packaging consumers see when buying the product.

SBTi Net-Zero Standard Version 2.0 Adds New Rules for Corporate Climate Targets, Reporting and Carbon Removals

The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) published Version 2.0 of its Corporate Net-Zero Standard on June 11, introducing new requirements for how companies set climate targets, plan their transition to net zero, report progress and deal with emissions that remain.

CSA Group to Sell Testing and Certification Business to Kiwa

Kiwa and CSA Group have agreed on a deal worth around $1.5 billion for Kiwa to acquire CSA Group’s testing, inspection and certification business, significantly expanding the Dutch company’s presence in North America.

ISO/IEC 25005-1:2026 Creates Common Framework for How Smart Cities Use Data

ISO/IEC 25005-1:2026, published in July, provides a common international framework for how smart cities can make better use of data across urban governance and services.

Global ACI Delays Launch of New MRA Mark Pending Trademark Registration

Global Accreditation Cooperation Incorporated (Global ACI) has paused the launch of its new Multilateral Recognition Arrangement (MRA) Mark while trademark registrations are completed across member economies.

Major Changes Coming to ISO/IEC Standard-Development Rules

ISO and IEC will put a major rewrite of ISO/IEC Directives, Part 1 into effect on October 5, changing the common rules used to develop, maintain and manage international standards and other publications.

ISO 20001 Set for Publication as First Food Loss and Waste Management Standard

ISO 20001, the world’s first ISO management system standard dedicated to food loss and waste reduction, is scheduled for publication on September 29, 2026, marking the International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste.

Upcoming ISO/UNDP 53001 Sets First Management System Requirements for the SDGs

ISO/UNDP 53001, set for publication in September 2026, will provide the first management system requirements specifically for organizations seeking to manage and improve their contribution to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

VDA Releases VDA 5.4 Draft for Fastening Measurement Tools

The Quality Management Center of the German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA QMC) has released VDA 5.4, Interface for measuring tools in fastening technology, as a Yellow Volume for industry feedback.

ISO/CASCO Clarifies: ISO/IEC 17025 Does Not Require Labs to Treat Accreditation Bodies as Suppliers

The maintenance group of the International Organization for Standardization’s Committee on Conformity Assessment (ISO/CASCO) has clarified that ISO/IEC 17025:2017 does not require laboratories to treat their accreditation bodies as external service providers subject to the standard’s supplier controls.

JFS-C Standard Version 3.2 Gains GFSI Recognition Under 2024 Benchmarking Requirements

The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) has recognized JFS-C Standard Version 3.2 from the Japan Food Safety Management Association (JFSM) against its 2024 Benchmarking Requirements.