Few in Serbia Know About the Product Safety Alert System Nepro

Consumers in Serbia have little awareness of how to find out if products on the market are unsafe, even though the country has a functioning alert system.

Montenegro Opens Refund Call for Organic Certification and Control Costs

The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Water Management of Montenegro has announced a public call to refund costs related to control and certification in organic production for this year, with a total of 170,000 euros allocated.

North Macedonia Adopts National Version of ISO 37001 Anti-Bribery Standard

A new national standard, MKS ISO 37001:2025, has been published in North Macedonia to help organizations prevent, detect, and respond to bribery.

Bosnia and Herzegovina Invites Input on 2025–2027 Standardization Strategy

The Institute for Standardization of Bosnia and Herzegovina (ISBIH) has launched a public call for contributions to its Strategic Plan for the Adoption of Bosnian Standards for the period 2025–2027.

ISBIH Publishes Bulletin Featuring Net-Zero, Carbon Footprint, and Smart Grid Topics

The Institute for Standardization of Bosnia and Herzegovina (ISBIH) has released issue 4/2024 of its bulletin, Glasnik,

Croatian Standards Institute Forms Subcommittee on Quantum-Resistant Cybersecurity

The Croatian Standards Institute (HZN) has created a new subcommittee focused on quantum and quantum-resistant cybersecurity.

Serbia Submits Comments on ISO 17020 Draft Standard for Inspection Bodies

KS CASCO, Serbia’s national mirror committee on conformity assessment, has finalized its analysis and submitted comments on the Draft International Standard (DIS) version of ISO/IEC 17020, as reported on April 30.

Montenegro Must Prioritize Quality Policy To Join EU

Montenegro needs a clear national quality policy to support sustainable development and EU integration, said Janez Furlan, senior expert in quality infrastructure, in an interview with the Chamber of Economy of Montenegro.

Bosnia and Herzegovina Adds Climate Change Requirements to Key Management Standards

The Institute for Standardization of Bosnia and Herzegovina (ISBIH) has published amendments to the national versions of ISO 9001 and ISO 45001, introducing specific requirements related to climate change.

BAS ISO 21502:2025 Brings International Project Management Guidance to Bosnia and Herzegovina

The Institute for Standardization of Bosnia and Herzegovina (ISBIH) has adopted BAS ISO 21502:2025, providing guidance for managing projects across different types of organizations and helping teams meet their goals more effectively.

Fojnica Potato Gains Protected Status for Geographic Origin

The Fojnica Potato has officially been registered with a geographic indication, confirming its identity and market value.

Serbia Adopts Standard for Sustainable Event Management

KS CASCO has published the Serbian version of the international standard on sustainable event management as SRPS ISO 20121:2025.

French Food Safety Experts to Preview ISO 22000 Revision at AFNOR Event

A web session scheduled for June 4 will present the latest progress on the revision of ISO 22000, the international food safety management standard, which is expected to be published by late 2026 or early 2027.

New CSSP Certification Offers Streamlined Verification for Sustainability and Green Claims

The TIC Council has introduced the Certification System for Sustainability Processes (CSSP), a new framework that provides independent certification for green claims and other sustainability-related practices.

ISO Opens 2025 Research Grant Call with Focus on Supply Chain Resilience

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has opened applications for the ISO Research Grant 2025, which awards 25,000 Swiss francs to a postgraduate student or team to conduct original research on the impacts of international standards.

UKAS Developing First Accreditation for United Nations SDG Impact Standards

The United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) is developing a new accreditation project to support certification against the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)’s SDG Impact Standards.

Consumer Privacy by Design at Core of New International Standardization Subcommittee

A new subcommittee - ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 44 - has been created to develop international standards for consumer protection in the area of privacy by design.

ISO 59000 Series Backed as Tool to Replace Linear Model With Circular Economy

The sixth Circularity Gap Report from 2024 finds that only 7.2% of the global economy is circular, leaving 92.8% of resources locked in a linear system of extraction, use, and waste.

IATF Confirms Official Interpretations to Rules 6th Edition Through New Communiqué

The International Automotive Task Force (IATF) has released Stakeholder Communiqué SC-2025-001 to announce two new official interpretations to its Rules 6th Edition.

Tracking Revisions of ISO 9001, 14001, and 45001—The Most Widely Used ISO Management Standards

The three most widely used ISO management system standards—ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001—are all in the process of being revised.

ISO 19011 Revision Adds Climate and Tech Focus to Management System Audits

The ISO 19011 standard, which outlines how to audit management systems, is being revised and is currently at the Draft International Standard (DIS) stage.

Regenagri Certification Helps Illycaffè Elevate Brazilian Coffee to Award-Winning Status

Illycaffè’s regenerative farming practices are reshaping the global coffee industry—bringing both environmental and quality gains.

Stellantis Unifies Supplier Scoring Guide for IATF 16949 Compliance

Stellantis has released an updated version of its Scorecard Quick Reference Guide for IATF 16949:2016, effective April 2025.

How Standards Make Chocolate Safe, Sustainable, and Delicious

As chocolate bunnies and eggs lined shelves this Easter, European and international standards were quietly working behind the scenes to ensure these sweet treats were safe, fair, and properly labeled.