Bulgaria’s Standards Education Initiatives Featured in New ISO Publication

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has featured the Bulgarian Institute for Standardization (BDS) and its university partnerships in a new publication on standards education.

Magic Ice Achieves Higher-Level IFS Status and Halal Certification for 42 Products

Bosnian ice cream producer Magic Ice, part of Yimor, has achieved higher-level recertification under International Featured Standards (IFS) and obtained halal certification covering 42 products.

Bulgaria’s BAS Passes Re-Evaluation, Retains EA MLA Signatory Status

The Bulgarian Accreditation Service (BAS) has retained its signatory status under the European co-operation for Accreditation (EA) Multilateral Agreement (MLA) after passing its latest peer re-evaluation.

BDS Updates Terms for Buying and Using Standards

The Bulgarian Institute for Standardization (BDS) has updated its general terms for providing standards and services, clarifying how purchased standards may be used and the rules protecting copyright.

Montenegro Accreditation Body Retains EA MLA Signatory Status

The Accreditation Body of Montenegro (ATCG) has retained its status as a signatory to the European co-operation for Accreditation (EA) Multilateral Agreement (MLA) following a successful peer re-evaluation.

New ISS Bulletin Features ISO 9001:2026 and Interview With ISO Secretary-General

The Institute for Standardization of Serbia (ISS) has released a new issue of its Standardizacija bulletin, featuring an interview with ISO Secretary-General Sergio Mujica, an in-depth look at ISO 9001:2026 and Serbia’s work on the second-generation Eurocodes.

Library Standards Take Focus in BDS Compass Issue 3/2026

The Bulgarian Institute for Standardization (BDS) has devoted the latest issue of BDS Compass to the standards behind library services, from identifying publications to measuring performance and preserving collections.

ISBIH Glasnik 2/26 Covers Hot Topics From Household Robots to the Mostar Fair

The Institute for Standardization of Bosnia and Herzegovina (ISBIH) has published the second 2026 issue of its Glasnik newsletter, covering recent standards developments alongside the Institute’s work in Bosnia and Herzegovina and across the region.

Eighth HZN e-Glasilo of 2026 Covers Cloud Security, AI and European Standards

The Croatian Standards Institute (HZN) has published the eighth issue of its e-Glasilo newsletter in 2026, bringing together new Croatian standards and developments from ISO, IEC, CEN and CENELEC, and ETSI.

Croatia Gives Certification Bodies Until April 2029 to Transition to ISO 14001:2026

The Croatian Accreditation Agency (HAA) has set April 30, 2029, as the end of a three-year transition period for accredited certification bodies moving to HRN EN ISO 14001:2026.

Montenegro’s Bureau of Metrology Marks 20 Years

Montenegro’s Bureau of Metrology marked 20 years of work, highlighting the development of the country’s national measurement system and priorities for its next stage of growth.

Interim FSC Forest Stewardship Standard Published for North Macedonia

The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has published its first Interim Forest Stewardship Standard for North Macedonia, creating a national framework for FSC forest management certification.

TNFD Releases LEAP 2.0 with Expanded Guidance on Nature-Related Assessment

The Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) released version 2.0 of its LEAP assessment guidance on October 13, 2026, introducing new and expanded methods for evaluating how organizations depend on and affect nature, and the resulting business risks and opportunities.

RBA Revises VAP Standard With Changes to Supplier Audits and Corrective Actions

The Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) has released version 8.1 of its Validated Assessment Program (VAP) Standard, revising procedures for supplier audits, corrective actions, and assessments of working conditions, environmental practices, and business ethics.

Legal Battle Halts Planned AS9100 Revision

A legal dispute between the International Aerospace Quality Group (IAQG) and SAE International has placed the planned revision of the aerospace quality management standard AS9100 on indefinite hold.

ISO Considering New Committee for Positioning, Navigation and Timing (PNT) Services

The Korean Agency for Technology and Standards (KATS) has proposed establishing a new technical committee within the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) to develop international standards for positioning, navigation and timing (PNT) services.

Second Edition of Automotive SPICE Potential Analysis Adds Machine Learning, Opens for Public Review

The Quality Management Center of the German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA QMC) has released the second edition of Automotive SPICE Potential Analysis as a draft for public review.

How ISO/PAS 8800 Is Being Applied to Automotive AI Safety: Geely and Synopsys Examples

Two case studies published by SGS on October 16, 2026, show how ISO/PAS 8800:2024 is being applied to automotive AI safety.

BRCGS Releases Consumer Products Issue 5, Training Courses Coming Soon

BRCGS launched Issue 5 of its Consumer Products standard on October 13, 2026, at BRCGS Connect Americas in Nashville.

FSC Addresses European Forest Certification Concerns as Romanian Harvesting Comes Under Review

The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has addressed concerns about forest management and certification in Europe, including a formal complaint over harvesting activities in Romania.

ISO Survey 2025 Shows Global Certification Growth, With Unusually Sharp Rise in India

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has released the 2025 ISO Survey, reporting more than 3.28 million valid management system certificates worldwide.

AIAG Updates Guidelines for Supplier Management and Electronic Assembly

The Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG) has released updated editions of two Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) guidelines covering supplier management and electronic assembly manufacturing.

IEC 62366-3 for AI Medical Device Usability Reaches Committee Draft Stage

A proposed technical specification providing guidance on usability engineering for medical devices using artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML), IEC 62366-3, has reached the committee draft stage.

ISO/IEC 27017:2026 Updates Information Security Controls for Cloud Services

ISO and IEC have published ISO/IEC 27017:2026, an updated international standard providing guidance on information security controls for cloud services.