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Serbian Editions of Revised ISO 17020 and ISO 17024 Released
Serbian Editions of Revised ISO 17020 and ISO 17024 Released
The Institute for Standardization of Serbia (ISS) has published Serbian-language editions of ISO/IEC 17020 and ISO/IEC 17024 following the recent release of the new third editions of both conformity assessment standards.
Sorsix Becomes First in Europe’s Public Health Sector to Earn ISO 42001 Certification
Sorsix Becomes First in Europe’s Public Health Sector to Earn ISO 42001 Certification
Sorsix has become the first organization in Europe to have governance for a live national healthcare system certified under ISO/IEC 42001, the international standard for AI management systems.
Sarajevo to Host Fourth European Halal Congress in June 2026
Sarajevo to Host Fourth European Halal Congress in June 2026
The Agency for Halal Quality Certification of Bosnia and Herzegovina will host the Fourth European Halal Congress in Sarajevo on June 9-10, 2026,
Montenegro Standards Body Forms BIM Technical Committee
Montenegro Standards Body Forms BIM Technical Committee
The Institute for Standardization of Montenegro (ISME) has formed a new technical committee focused on Building Information Modelling (BIM), expanding the country’s work on digital standards for the construction sector.
Regional Standards Bodies Discuss SMART Standards and Eurocodes in Sarajevo
Regional Standards Bodies Discuss SMART Standards and Eurocodes in Sarajevo
The Institute for Standardization of Bosnia and Herzegovina (ISBIH) hosted a regional meeting of national standardization bodies on May 11 and 12 in Sarajevo,
Reptil Markets and Rade Koncar Showcase Energy Savings Through ISO 50001 Project
Reptil Markets and Rade Koncar Showcase Energy Savings Through ISO 50001 Project
Reptil Markets and Rade Koncar TEP have reported lower energy consumption and reduced CO₂ emissions after implementing ISO 50001 through an International Organization for Standardization (ISO) sustainability project in North Macedonia.
BDS Honors Experts for Contributions to Standardization
BDS Honors Experts for Contributions to Standardization
The Bulgarian Institute for Standardization (BDS) presented awards to five experts during its regular General Assembly on April 24 in recognition of their contributions to national and international standardization activities.
Greece Appoints Experts to Develop 10 Circular Economy Standards
Greece Appoints Experts to Develop 10 Circular Economy Standards
The Hellenic Organization for Standardization (ELOT) has approved the appointment of experts who will support its technical committees in developing 10 standards linked to circular economy implementation in Greece.
Belgrade to Host Quality and Supply Chain Conference on May 27-28 in organization of Nelt Group
Belgrade to Host Quality and Supply Chain Conference on May 27-28 in organization of Nelt Group
Nelt Group in support of the Belgrade Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PK Belgrade) will hold a two-day conference on quality management and supply chain practices on May 27-28 in Belgrade.
Serbia Opens Public Review of Serbian Translation of Updated ISO 14001
Serbia Opens Public Review of Serbian Translation of Updated ISO 14001
The Institute for Standardization of Serbia (ISS) has opened a public consultation on the draft naSRPS EN ISO 14001:2026, inviting experts to comment on the Serbian translation of the updated environmental management standard.
Montenegro Adopts 2026 Plan for National Standards Development
Montenegro Adopts 2026 Plan for National Standards Development
The Institute for Standardization of Montenegro (ISME) has adopted its annual plan for 2026, setting out the standards and related documents to be introduced, updated, or reviewed during the year. 
Romania Adopts ISO 14001:2026 Environmental Management Standard
Romania Adopts ISO 14001:2026 Environmental Management Standard
The Romanian Standards Association (ASRO) has published SR EN ISO 14001:2026, bringing the latest version of the environmental management systems standard into national use.

Global News

ISO 9000 and ISO 19011 Revised: New Guidance for Quality and Auditing
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
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.
PAS 96:2026 Updates Food Defence Guidance for Emerging Threats
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
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 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
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
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
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
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 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
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.
International Olympic Committee Certified to ISO 20121 Event Sustainability Standard
International Olympic Committee Certified to ISO 20121 Event Sustainability Standard
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has been re-certified to ISO 20121:2024 for sustainability management at the corporate events it directly organizes and finances, including IOC Sessions, conferences, Olympic Day activities, and commission meetings.
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