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Serbian Republic Geodetic Authority Earns ISO 37001 Certification for Corruption Prevention
Serbian Republic Geodetic Authority Earns ISO 37001 Certification for Corruption Prevention
The Serbian Republic Geodetic Authority (RGZ) has achieved ISO 37001 certification, affirming its procedures and systems are focused on preventing corruption.
Serbia Translates ISO 45006 for Managing Infectious Disease Risks at Work
Serbia Translates ISO 45006 for Managing Infectious Disease Risks at Work
On December 30, 2024, Serbia published SRPS ISO 45006:2024, offering guidance to organizations on preventing, controlling, and managing exposure to infectious agents in the workplace.
Training on Laboratory Accreditation Standards for Five Lead Assessor Candidates
Training on Laboratory Accreditation Standards for Five Lead Assessor Candidates
The Institute for Accreditation of Bosnia and Herzegovina (BATA) conducted training for lead assessor candidates from January 14 to 16, 2025.
Serbia Publishes Updated Rules for Evaluating Measurement Uncertainty
Serbia Publishes Updated Rules for Evaluating Measurement Uncertainty
The Accreditation Body of Serbia (ATS) has released the updated Rules for Evaluating Measurement Uncertainty (ATS-PA06), version 4/0, effective January 17, 2025.
Soils Take Center Stage in Latest BDS Compass Magazine
Soils Take Center Stage in Latest BDS Compass Magazine
The Bulgarian Institute for Standardization (BDS) has dedicated the latest issue of its online magazine, BDS Compass, to the critical topic of soil standardization.
Serbia Releases ESG Framework Translation Following Recent Global Publication
Serbia Releases ESG Framework Translation Following Recent Global Publication
The Institute for Standardization of Serbia (ISS) has published the national translation of ISO’s IWA 48:2024, a framework for applying ESG principles.
Dr. Oetker Earns Halal Certification for Products Manufactured in Hungary
Dr. Oetker Earns Halal Certification for Products Manufactured in Hungary
Dr. Oetker, a well-known food manufacturer specializing in baking and dessert products, has obtained Halal certification for 26 of its products manufactured in Hungary.
Croatian Accreditation Agency Revises Frequency of Surveillance Assessments
Croatian Accreditation Agency Revises Frequency of Surveillance Assessments
The Croatian Accreditation Agency (HAA) announced that changes to the frequency of regular surveillance assessments came into effect on January 8, 2025.
December Issue of HZN e-Bulletin Features Expert Council Session and Student Visit
December Issue of HZN e-Bulletin Features Expert Council Session and Student Visit
The December 2024 issue of the HZN e-bulletin is now available, featuring updates on recent activities and milestones.
Croatia Commits €20 Million to Support Certification of Small and Medium Businesses
Croatia Commits €20 Million to Support Certification of Small and Medium Businesses
The Croatian Ministry of Economy announced on December 23, 2024, a call for applications for grants under the program Support for Business Certification and Management System Implementation.
Serbia Publishes Guide on Information Security Systems for Small and Medium Enterprises
Serbia Publishes Guide on Information Security Systems for Small and Medium Enterprises
The Serbian Standards Institute (ISS) has released a Serbian-language translation of the ISO guide for implementing information security management systems (ISMS) tailored to small and medium enterprises (SMEs).
Standardizing Body of Bosnia and Herzegovina Marks Annual Institute Day
Standardizing Body of Bosnia and Herzegovina Marks Annual Institute Day
The Institute for Standardization of Bosnia and Herzegovina (ISBIH) marked its annual Institute Day on December 28, 2024, highlighting the year’s achievements and ongoing commitment to standardization.

Global News

Promoting Safer Bicycle Tourism Worldwide With New ISO 11956
Promoting Safer Bicycle Tourism Worldwide With New ISO 11956
A new international standard, ISO 11956:2025, has been published to support safe and responsible bicycle tourism across the globe.
Equitable Earth Forest Carbon Credit Standard Aims to Restore Market Trust
Equitable Earth Forest Carbon Credit Standard Aims to Restore Market Trust
A new forest carbon credit standard and accreditation system are expected to launch by 2026 under the leadership of Equitable Earth.
ISO 18295 Revision: Modern Communication Trends Reshape Customer Contact Standards
ISO 18295 Revision: Modern Communication Trends Reshape Customer Contact Standards
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has launched a revision of its two customer contact standards, ISO 18295-1 and ISO 18295-2, to reflect current communication practices and the growing role of artificial intelligence in customer interactions.
DAkkS Proposes GLOBAC Fix: No Conflicts of Interest, No Profit Motive
DAkkS Proposes GLOBAC Fix: No Conflicts of Interest, No Profit Motive
The German Accreditation Body (DAkkS) has proposed legal changes to GLOBAC that would allow EU national accreditation bodies to join without violating European law.
France and Norway to Lead Committee in Charge of ISO 9000 Family of Standards
France and Norway to Lead Committee in Charge of ISO 9000 Family of Standards
The French Standardization Association (AFNOR) and Standard Norway (SN) will jointly lead ISO/TC 176, Quality management and quality assurance, the ISO technical committee responsible for the ISO 9000 family of quality management standards.
Second Consultation Round Begins for Global Organic Textile Standard Version 8.0
Second Consultation Round Begins for Global Organic Textile Standard Version 8.0
The second public consultation for Version 8.0 of the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) is now open and will run until August 15, 2025.
TÜV Süd Launches Voluntary Test Mark for Low-Risk AI Systems
TÜV Süd Launches Voluntary Test Mark for Low-Risk AI Systems
TÜV Süd has launched a voluntary certification mark for low-risk AI (artificial intelligence) systems, allowing manufacturers to prove the quality of their AI solutions even when no legal requirements apply.
Draft of ISO 17024 for Certification of Persons Wins Overwhelming Approval
Draft of ISO 17024 for Certification of Persons Wins Overwhelming Approval
The draft of ISO/IEC 17024, a conformity assessment standard for certifying persons, has been approved by ISO, IEC, and CEN.
New ISO Agreement Proposed to Align Global Greenhouse Gas Accounting Rules
New ISO Agreement Proposed to Align Global Greenhouse Gas Accounting Rules
A new ISO International Workshop Agreement (IWA) has been proposed to harmonize greenhouse gas (GHG) accounting standards for industrial products and improve the comparability of emissions data across global supply chains.
Two New Papers Map AI and Multimedia Authenticity Standards
Two New Papers Map AI and Multimedia Authenticity Standards
The AI and Multimedia Authenticity Standards Collaboration (AMAS) released two major papers on July 11 at the AI for Good Global Summit in Geneva.
TIC Market Expected to Reach USD 282.76 Billion by 2030
TIC Market Expected to Reach USD 282.76 Billion by 2030
The global testing, inspection, and certification (TIC) market is projected to grow from USD 239.48 billion in 2025 to USD 282.76 billion by 2030, with a compound annual growth rate of 3.4%, according to a new report by MarketsandMarkets.
Public Comments Open on Draft Revision of ISO 20252 Market Research Standard
Public Comments Open on Draft Revision of ISO 20252 Market Research Standard
A revised draft of ISO 20252—covering vocabulary and service requirements for market, opinion and social research—is under international review, with ISO member bodies invited to submit feedback by September 4.
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