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Montenegro’s National Information Security Law in Focus at Expert Panel
Montenegro’s National Information Security Law in Focus at Expert Panel
The Institute for Standardization of Montenegro (ISME) is organizing a panel discussion titled "Information Security Law Through the Lens of the NIS2 Directive and Standard 27001", examining how the law aligns with relevant EU regulations and ISO standards..
Dušan Rafailović, ISS Chairman of the Board of Directors, Arrested for Money Laundering
Dušan Rafailović, ISS Chairman of the Board of Directors, Arrested for Money Laundering
The chairman of the Board of Directors at the Institute for Standardization of Serbia (ISS), Dušan Rafailović, has been arrested as part of a Serbian state anti-corruption operation.
ISME to Host Panel on Standards and Eco-Friendly Packaging in Podgorica
ISME to Host Panel on Standards and Eco-Friendly Packaging in Podgorica
The Institute for Standardization of Montenegro (ISME) is organizing a panel discussion titled "From Standards to Eco-Friendly Packaging" on February 27 at Hotel Podgorica.
Agro-Plan from Bijeljina Becomes First Semberija-Based Company Certified for Organic Vegetable Production
Agro-Plan from Bijeljina Becomes First Semberija-Based Company Certified for Organic Vegetable Production
Agro-Plan from Bijeljina has become the first company in the region of Semberija to be certified for organic vegetable production.
Tropic Ribarstvo Leads Balkans With ASC Farm and ASC CoC Certifications for Trout Farming
Tropic Ribarstvo Leads Balkans With ASC Farm and ASC CoC Certifications for Trout Farming
Tropic Ribarstvo, a leading trout producer and processor in Bosnia and Herzegovina, has become the first company in the Balkans to obtain the prestigious ASC Farm and ASC CoC (Chain of Custody) certifications.
Herbos Nature Earns Halal Certification for 37 New Products
Herbos Nature Earns Halal Certification for 37 New Products
Herbos Nature, a family business from Sarajevo known for its fruit spreads and fillings, has successfully obtained halal certification for 37 newly launched products.
34th Serbian Quality Week Scheduled for March 2025 in Belgrade
34th Serbian Quality Week Scheduled for March 2025 in Belgrade
The 34th edition of Quality Week will take place on March 6–7 at the Serbian Chamber of Commerce in Belgrade.
Serbia Adopts Guidelines for United Nations Sustainable Development Goals
Serbia Adopts Guidelines for United Nations Sustainable Development Goals
KS CASCO has adopted the document ISO/UNDP PAS 53002:2024 Guidelines for Contributing to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals in Serbian.
Belgrade Airport Lifts Off to Level 3 in Carbon Reduction Certification
Belgrade Airport Lifts Off to Level 3 in Carbon Reduction Certification
Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport has advanced to Level 3 in the Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA) program by Airports Council International (ACI).
Latest HZN e-Newsletter Highlights Croatian Normative Documents
Latest HZN e-Newsletter Highlights Croatian Normative Documents
The Croatian Standards Institute (HZN) has published its latest e-newsletter, highlighting normative documents available in the Croatian language.
Bosnia and Herzegovina Adopts Four New Standards Through Translation
Bosnia and Herzegovina Adopts Four New Standards Through Translation
The Institute for Standardization of Bosnia and Herzegovina has adopted four new standards through translation, enhancing various sectors.
ISRSM Celebrates 20 Years of Its First Technical Committee
ISRSM Celebrates 20 Years of Its First Technical Committee
The Standardization Institute of the Republic of North Macedonia (ISRSM) marked the 20th anniversary of its first Technical Committee, TC 16 – Coding of Names of Countries and Related Entities, with its 13th session.

Global News

SQF Delays Release of Edition 10 as Benchmarking Timeline Shifts
SQF Delays Release of Edition 10 as Benchmarking Timeline Shifts
The release of Edition 10 of the Safe Quality Food (SQF) Code has been postponed due to
FSC Opens Consultations on Core Forest Management Standards
FSC Opens Consultations on Core Forest Management Standards
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has launched public consultations on proposed revisions to its
Inclusive Conformity Assessment and Instant Verification Highlighted in New IAF Outlook Issue
Inclusive Conformity Assessment and Instant Verification Highlighted in New IAF Outlook Issue
The International Accreditation Forum (IAF) has published the September 2025 issue of IAF Outlook,
41 WTO Countries Demand GLOBAC Changes as DAkkS Pushes to Delay ILAC Dissolution
41 WTO Countries Demand GLOBAC Changes as DAkkS Pushes to Delay ILAC Dissolution
A coalition of 41 national accreditation bodies from WTO member states -
Global Specification ISO 6254 Sets Out Framework for Transparent AI Decision-Making
ISO 9002 Revision Reaches Working Draft Stage
ISO 9002 Revision Reaches Working Draft Stage
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has prepared a Working Draft (WD) and a
IFS Publishes White Paper to Support Allergen Management During Food Audits
IFS Publishes White Paper to Support Allergen Management During Food Audits
IFS has released a new white paper that compiles official references to help
Epeaswitzerland Issues Three Digital Product Passports as Global Standards Advance
Epeaswitzerland Issues Three Digital Product Passports as Global Standards Advance
Epeaswitzerland gmbh has announced that it has issued three digital product passports under its
Made in Germany Tops Global Rankings as Most Trusted Product Label
Made in Germany Tops Global Rankings as Most Trusted Product Label
Despite reports that the ‘Made in Germany’ label is losing ground as companies look abroad,
CEN Developing New Specification for Textile Waste Collection and Sorting
CEN Developing New Specification for Textile Waste Collection and Sorting
Work has started on a new European Technical Specification (TS) for the collection, processing, sorting, and storage of used textiles and textile waste.
IEC Young Professionals Programme Names New Leaders for 2025
IEC Young Professionals Programme Names New Leaders for 2025
Three new leaders have been chosen to guide the next generation of experts in the International Electrotechnical Commission’s (IEC) Young Professionals (YP) Programme.
ISO/DIS 20001 on Food Loss and Waste Management Enters Public Inquiry
ISO/DIS 20001 on Food Loss and Waste Management Enters Public Inquiry
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has opened a 12-week public inquiry on the draft standard ISO/DIS 20001, focused on reducing food loss and waste across the supply chain.
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