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Dragon Maritime Group Earns ISO Certifications for Quality, Environment, and Safety
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 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
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.
Serbia Updates SRPS A.L2.003 Standard on Risk Assessment
Serbia Updates SRPS A.L2.003 Standard on Risk Assessment
The Institute for Standardization of Serbia (ISS) has published a revised edition of the SRPS A.L2.003 standard, "Security and Resilience – Risk Assessment – Requirements and Guidelines for Conformity Assessment."
BioLab Tehnopolis Providing 200 Free Soil Analyses for Farmers in Montenegro
BioLab Tehnopolis Providing 200 Free Soil Analyses for Farmers in Montenegro
BioLab Tehnopolis is providing 200 free agrochemical soil analyses for farmers in Montenegro throughout 2025, with 57 already completed.
CROLAB Invites Laboratories to Participate in Wheat Toxin Testing
CROLAB Invites Laboratories to Participate in Wheat Toxin Testing
CROLAB's Food Section (SEH) is organizing an interlaboratory test to measure deoxynivalenol (DON) levels in wheat samples.
Serbia’s National Corporate Social Responsibility Award: 20 Companies Reach Second Round
Serbia’s National Corporate Social Responsibility Award: 20 Companies Reach Second Round
The Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Serbia (PKS) has selected 20 companies to advance to the second round of the Đorđe Vajfert National Award for Corporate Social Responsibility.
Belgrade to Host CEN Technical Committee on Machinery Safety for First Time
Belgrade to Host CEN Technical Committee on Machinery Safety for First Time
For the first time, Belgrade is hosting the plenary session of the European Technical Committee CEN/TC 114, which focuses on safety in machinery.
Dreni Group SH.P.K, got PEFC certificate
Dreni Group SH.P.K, got PEFC certificate
Company from Priština, Kosovo, Dreni Group SH.P.K, got PEFC certificate as one of pioneer companies in Kosovo.
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.

Global News

IEC 63372 Establishes Method For Measuring Carbon Footprint And Avoided Emissions In Electronics
IFAN Launches Podcast Highlighting Perspectives Of Standards Users
IFAN Launches Podcast Highlighting Perspectives Of Standards Users
The International Federation of Standards Users (IFAN), a global organization representing the interests of standards users, has launched a podcast aimed at sharing the experiences of organizations and professionals who use standards in their work.
ISO 25859 for Thermophilic Microorganisms in Dairy Under Development
ISO 25859 for Thermophilic Microorganisms in Dairy Under Development
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) is developing ISO 25859, a new international standard that will define how microorganisms that grow at high temperatures are counted in milk and dairy products.
ISO 14001 Final Draft Approved For Publication
ISO 14001 Final Draft Approved For Publication
The Final Draft International Standard (FDIS) of ISO 14001 has been approved, paving the way for publication in mid April.
IATF Establishes Legal Entity, Ending Ad Hoc Structure
IATF Establishes Legal Entity, Ending Ad Hoc Structure
The International Automotive Task Force (IATF) has established a new legal entity, IATF AISBL, marking a shift from its previous structure as an ad hoc group of automotive manufacturers and their national industry associations.
Have Your Say On Food Waste Management: ISO 20001 Survey
Have Your Say On Food Waste Management: ISO 20001 Survey
Harper Adams University is inviting professionals across the food chain to take part in a survey on ISO 20001, a proposed international management system standard designed to help organisations systematically reduce food loss and waste.
GOTS Version 8.0 Released With Expanded Due Diligence And Environmental Controls
GOTS Version 8.0 Released With Expanded Due Diligence And Environmental Controls
Global Standard has released Version 8.0 of the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS),
Global Quality Infrastructure Index 2025 Report Ranks Germany First as Certification and Accreditation Expand
Global Quality Infrastructure Index 2025 Report Ranks Germany First as Certification and Accreditation Expand
The 2025 edition of the Global Quality Infrastructure Index (GQII) has been released, presenting updated rankings and new data on the development of national quality infrastructure systems.
BRCGS Announces 2026 EMEA Award Winners At Connect Europe
BRCGS Announces 2026 EMEA Award Winners At Connect Europe
BRCGS has announced its 2026 award winners during BRCGS Connect Europe in London, recognizing individuals and organizations serving the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region and adjacent markets.
Food Safety Culture Becomes a Formal Certification Requirement Under SQF Edition 10
Food Safety Culture Becomes a Formal Certification Requirement Under SQF Edition 10
When SQF Edition 10 launches in March, food safety culture will be required and auditable as part of certification.
Revised ISO 10012 Reframes Metrology As A Management System
Revised ISO 10012 Reframes Metrology As A Management System
The revised ISO 10012 standard has been published, positioning metrology as an integral part of quality management systems rather than a standalone technical activity.
ISO 14091 Under Review To Ensure It Meets Climate Adaptation Needs
ISO 14091 Under Review To Ensure It Meets Climate Adaptation Needs
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) is conducting a systematic review of ISO 14091 to determine whether it still meets the needs of organizations addressing climate change risks.
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