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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.
Public Call to Award 'Croatian Island Product' Label for 2025
The Croatian Ministry of Regional Development and EU Funds has opened applications for the "Croatian Island Product" (HOP) label in 2025.
Dragon Maritime Group Earns ISO Certifications for Quality, Environment, and Safety
Dragon Maritime Group has achieved ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 certifications, reinforcing its commitment to quality management, environmental sustainability, and workplace safety. The certification covers the organization of maritime transport and logistics services and follows a successful audit conducted by Bureau Veritas Serbia in January 2025.
CROLAB E-Newsletter Covers Conference Highlights, Accreditation Updates, and Food Testing
CROLAB, the Croatian Laboratories Association, has released its latest e-newsletter, E-Glasilo CROLAB No. 1/2025, dated February 2025.
Oscar of Quality Awarded to Four Organizations at 34th Serbian Quality Week
At the 34th annual "Quality Week 2025," held on March 6 and 7 at the Serbian Chamber of Commerce, the "Oscar of Quality" awards for 2024 were presented.Global News
ISO 14001 Revision Nears Publication After Final Draft Reaches Ballot Stage
The revision of ISO 14001, the international standard for environmental management systems, is nearing publication,
Food Safety Issue 10: BRCGS Opens Technical Working Group Applications
BRCGS has opened applications for a new Technical Working Group to support the development of Issue 10 of the Global Standard Food Safety.
ISO 15223-1 Amendment Changes Medical Device Labeling Requirements
An amendment to ISO 15223-1 changes how the authorized representative is shown on medical device labels, affecting manufacturers inside and outside the EU.
VDA 2 Yellow Volume Updates Quality Management in Automotive Production
The German automotive industry (VDA) has published the VDA 2 Yellow Volume, opening a public consultation on draft guidance for Production Process and Product Approval used across the global automotive supply chain, with feedback open until April 2, 2026.
ISO PAS 45007 Provides Guidance on Climate-Related OH&S Risks
ISO has published ISO/PAS 45007:2026, a new document that helps organizations address occupational health and safety risks linked to climate change and climate action.
BRCGS Opens Public Consultation for Global Standard Food Safety Issue 9
BRCGS has opened a public consultation on Global Standard Food Safety Issue 9, inviting stakeholders to comment on the current version of the standard as part of the revision process toward the next issue.
Global Accreditation Cooperation Incorporated Launched, Replacing IAF and ILAC
Global Accreditation Cooperation Incorporated officially began operations on January 1, 2026, establishing a single international accreditation body that
Global Method to Measure Low-Carbon Electricity Defined in PAS 247
A new specification published by the British Standards Institution (BSI), PAS 247, establishes a common method to measure electricity produced by fossil-fuel power plants
ISO 29481 Part Two Defines Practical Digital Communication for BIM
ISO 29481-2:2025 has been officially published, setting out how practical digital communication can be implemented in building information modeling (BIM) and infrastructure projects, as well as in other asset-related use cases across all life cycle stages.
ISO 22544 Sets a Common Vocabulary For Laboratory Design
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published ISO 22544:2025, an International Standard that defines a shared vocabulary for laboratory design to improve clarity and consistency in how laboratories are planned, built, and used.
Upcoming IFS Local Food Safety Check Addresses Needs of Small-Scale Food Businesses
IFS is preparing to introduce IFS Local, a new food safety check designed for small-scale food processing businesses,
