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ISRSM Holds First Session of Technical Committee for Intelligent Transport Systems
The Institute for Standardization of the Republic of North Macedonia (ISRSM) held the first session of its newly formed Technical Committee - TC for Intelligent Transport Systems (ISRSM TC 48) on December 12, 2024, at its headquarters.
ISBIH Marks Institute Day With Reception Honoring Contributors
The Institute for Standardization of Bosnia and Herzegovina (ISBIH) celebrated its Institute Day on December 10, 2024, with a reception organized by Director Aleksandar Todorović.
Confectionery Kraš Captures Triple Recertification for Quality, Environmental, and Energy Management
Kraš d.d., a prominent Croatian confectionery company, has successfully achieved triple recertification through Quality Austria Adriatic.
Croatia Establishes New Technical Committee for Digital Identification Standards
The Croatian Standards Institute (HZN) has announced the formation of a new technical committee, HZN/TO 585 – Digital Identification, and invites members and organizations to participate in its activities.
Proven Quality Label for Croatian Honey Guarantees Premium Quality, Local Origin, and Strict Oversight
Croatian honey carrying the Proven Quality – Croatia label guarantees premium quality, local origin, and strict production oversight.
New Publication Highlights Serbian Standards for Traffic Signage and Road Equipment
The Institute for Standardization of Serbia (ISS) has released a new resource offering an overview of standards for traffic signaling and road equipment.
Bosnian Representatives Participate in 10th World Halal Summit
Bosnia and Herzegovina’s representatives participated in the 10th World Halal Summit in Istanbul.
Responsible Business Hub is Hosting Carbon Management Training
The Responsible Business Hub of the Serbian Chamber of Commerce (RBH PKS) will organize two additional carbon management training sessions before the end of 2024.
Selected Strong Spirit Producers in Vojvodina Certified for Quality Standards
The certification body Pancert awarded certificates to 10 strong spirits producers in Vojvodina (province in Republic of Serbia) as a part of the project Certification and Standardization of Strong Spirits Producers.
Public Call for External Contributors Announced by ISBIH
The Institute for Standardization of Bosnia and Herzegovina (ISBIH) has issued a public call to select external collaborators for standards translation.
November Edition of HZN e-Bulletin Highlights Key Developments in Standards
The Croatian Standards Institute (HZN) has released the November 2024 edition of its e-bulletin and bulletin for normative documents.
Standard for Auditing Healthcare Quality Management Systems Released in Serbian
A new standard specifying competency requirements for auditing and certifying quality management systems in healthcare organizations has been published in Serbian.Global News
June 2025 Accreditation Roundup: ILAC-IAF Merger Advances, New IAF Documents and More
International accreditation organizations ILAC (International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation) and IAF (International Accreditation Forum) have accelerated merger plans into a common global organization
Global Experts Gather in Australia to Advance Revision of ISO 20387 Biobanking Standard
ISO/TC 276 Biotechnology technical committee held its annual plenary in Cairns, Australia, bringing together experts from 41 countries to focus on revising ISO 20387, the international standard for biobanking.
IAF PL 3 Issue 5 Refines Process for Adding New Areas to Global Accreditation System
The International Accreditation Forum (IAF) has published Issue 5 of IAF PL 3, its policy on the structure of the Multilateral Recognition Arrangement (MLA) and how new areas can be added.
How IEEE’s Cybersecurity Certification Supports Connected Medical Devices
The IEEE Standards Association is advancing efforts to safeguard connected medical devices through its IEEE Medical Device Cybersecurity Certification Program.
ISO 42005 Sets Global Framework for AI System Impact Assessment
ISO and IEC have released ISO/IEC 42005:2025, a new international standard that helps organizations assess how AI systems affect individuals and society.
New Decision Tree Explains Food Safety Risk Levels in FSSC Version 2.0
Foundation FSSC has published a new decision tree to help food businesses determine whether a control measure should be classified as a Critical Control Point (CCP) or an Operational Prerequisite Program (oPRP).
IAFP Honors Sobeys With 2025 Black Pearl Award for Food Safety Excellence
Sobeys Inc. has been named the 2025 recipient of the Black Pearl Award by the International Association for Food Protection (IAFP),
IAF Outlook May 2025 Spotlights UNIDO Partnership and Regional Developments in Africa
The International Accreditation Forum (IAF) has published the May 2025 edition of its newsletter IAF Outlook, spotlighting major partnerships, technological advances, and accreditation efforts across regions.
Tech Giants Back New Standard to Clarify End-of-Life Security Timelines
A group of leading tech firms has proposed a new standard, called OpenEoX, to streamline how companies disclose product end-of-life and end-of-support dates.
ISO Launches Pilot Licensing Model With New Duties for Certification Bodies
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has launched a pilot of its Differentiated Licensing Model (DML), introducing major changes to how standards are accessed, priced, and controlled.
Sixteenth Meeting of WG 29 Advances ISO 9001 Revision
ISO/TC 176/SC 2/WG 29, the working group responsible for revising ISO 9001, met online for its sixteenth session on May 14, 2025.
