Montenegro Adopts ISO 20022 to Modernize Payment Data Exchange

The Central Bank of Montenegro (CBCG) has officially switched to ISO 20022, replacing the older SWIFT MT system for international financial transactions.

Croatia Rolls Out Translations of 26 Climate Amendments to Key ISO Standards

Croatian translations of ISO climate-related amendments to management system standards are now available, following their release on January 31, 2025.

Trebinje Starts Implementing CAF Standard to Boost Quality in Administration

The City of Trebinje has started applying the CAF standard to improve quality management in its public administration.

Honey Testing Halted in Serbia as Beekeepers Claim Deliberate Obstruction

The analysis of honey quality and safety in Serbia has been halted for over a month, according to the Union of Beekeeping Organizations of Serbia (SPOS),

Croatia Promotes Voluntary Food Labels to Support Domestic Agriculture and Guide Consumers

Croatia’s Agriculture and Food Agency (HAPIH) oversees a voluntary labeling system for agricultural and food products aimed at strengthening domestic production.

North Macedonia Proposes New Technical Committee on Security and Resilience

The Institute for Standardization of the Republic of North Macedonia (ISRSM) has launched a procedure to form a new technical committee, ISRSM TC 49 – Security and Resilience.

ISS Launches New Sections in First 2025 Edition of Standardization Bulletin

The Institute for Standardization of Serbia (ISS) has released the first 2025 edition of its Standardizacija bulletin, featuring a refreshed layout and two new sections for clearer, more engaging content.

Bosnian Accreditation Body Hosts Meeting to Harmonize Calibration Labs with International Policies

The Bosnian Institute for Accreditation (BATA) held an online harmonization meeting on March 21, 2025, 

Bulgarian Lab Experts in Construction Propose Update to Standard on Soil Testing

A proposal to update BDS 15130:1980 on soil testing with a circular plate loading method has been submitted to the Bulgarian Institute for Standardization (BDS).

Montenegro Launches Two Public Consultations on Nearly 500 Standards

The Institute for Standardization of Montenegro (ISME) has opened two new public consultations covering a total of 492 standards and related documents.

Brčko Hosts Roundtable on Organic Farming and Certification

A roundtable on organic farming and certification was held in Brčko as part of the Green&Healthy BiH project.

Serbian Institute for Standardization Invites Experts to Join KS B033 Refractory and Ceramic Materials Committee

The Institute for Standardization of Serbia (ISS) is inviting companies and organizations to nominate experts for membership in the KS B033 committee, which focuses on standardization in the field of refractory and advanced ceramic materials.

International Standards Bodies Issue Seoul Statement on Trustworthy AI

International standards organizations have jointly issued the Seoul Statement on Artificial Intelligence, setting out a shared commitment to develop global standards that support safe, inclusive, and trustworthy AI.

ISO 14001:2026 Final Draft Sets New Rules for Climate, Biodiversity and Documentation

The revision of ISO 14001 has recently entered its Final Draft International Standard (FDIS) stage, and the updated standard is scheduled for publication in April 2026.

ISO 17020 Reaches Final Global Vote toward 2026 Release

The revision of ISO/IEC 17020, the international standard for inspection bodies, has reached the Final Draft International Standard (FDIS) stage and is now in its final global voting phase.

VDA Releases Draft Product Safety And Conformity Guidance for the Automotive Supply Chain

The German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA) has released the first edition of Product Compliance Volume 2 as a draft edition, focused on safety and conformity requirements across the automotive supply chain, and opened it for industry feedback until February 21, 2026.

ISO Launches Interactive Dashboard with Over 1,100 Environmental Standards

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has launched a new interactive dashboard that brings together more than 1,100 International Standards linked to environmental data.

EcoVadis Recognizes FSSC 24000 Social Certification Scheme

EcoVadis has recognized the FSSC 24000 Social Management System Scheme as a valid certificate under the Labor and Human Rights topic, allowing certified companies to use it directly in EcoVadis sustainability assessments.

IEEE Makes Its AI Standards Available Through New Global Exchange

The IEEE Standards Association (IEEE SA) has added its portfolio of artificial intelligence standards to the new International AI Standards Exchange, a central platform created to support responsible AI development worldwide.

IVECO Group Updates Customer Requirements for IATF 16949 Suppliers

IVECO Group has updated its Customer Specific Requirements (CSRs) for organizations certified to IATF 16949, setting new expectations for how suppliers manage quality, testing, sustainability, and supply disruptions.

Public Consultation Opens on Revised FSC Chain of Custody Standards

The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has opened a public consultation on the revision of its Chain of Custody standards, with comments accepted until January 25, 2026.

ISO/DIS 9001 Approved with Overwhelming Global Support, Reports SIS

The Swedish Institute for Standards (SIS) reports that ISO member countries have approved the Draft International Standard ISO 9001:2026 with 97 percent voting in favor,

First Global Standard To Measure Pharmaceutical Impact: PAS 2090 Launched

The UK’s national standards body BSI has published the first global standard for measuring the environmental impact of medicines.

GLOBALG.A.P. Recognizes Eight Schemes in 2025 Benchmarking Round

Eight agriculture and floriculture schemes have secured recognized status as GLOBALG.A.P. benchmarked schemes for 2025, giving producers accepted ways to meet market requirements without duplicate audits.