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Serbia Adopts Standard for Sustainable Event Management
Serbia Adopts Standard for Sustainable Event Management
KS CASCO has published the Serbian version of the international standard on sustainable event management as SRPS ISO 20121:2025.
Honey Fraud Testing Suspended After Europe’s Only EIM-IRMS system Accredited Lab Burglarized in Serbia
Honey Fraud Testing Suspended After Europe’s Only EIM-IRMS system Accredited Lab Burglarized in Serbia
The only accredited lab capable of detecting fake honey for the Serbian market was burglarized over the weekend, meaning that Serbia lost it's primary tool for honey authenticity testing.
Montenegro Adopts ISO 20022 to Modernize Payment Data Exchange
Montenegro Adopts ISO 20022 to Modernize Payment Data Exchange
The Central Bank of Montenegro (CBCG) has officially switched to ISO 20022, replacing the older SWIFT MT system for international financial transactions.
Croatia Rolls Out Translations of 26 Climate Amendments to Key ISO Standards
Croatia Rolls Out Translations of 26 Climate Amendments to Key ISO Standards
Croatian translations of ISO climate-related amendments to management system standards are now available, following their release on January 31, 2025.
Trebinje Starts Implementing CAF Standard to Boost Quality in Administration
Trebinje Starts Implementing CAF Standard to Boost Quality in Administration
The City of Trebinje has started applying the CAF standard to improve quality management in its public administration.
Honey Testing Halted in Serbia as Beekeepers Claim Deliberate Obstruction
Honey Testing Halted in Serbia as Beekeepers Claim Deliberate Obstruction
The analysis of honey quality and safety in Serbia has been halted for over a month, according to the Union of Beekeeping Organizations of Serbia (SPOS),
Croatia Promotes Voluntary Food Labels to Support Domestic Agriculture and Guide Consumers
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
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
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
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
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
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.

Global News

ISO 9001 Revision Moves to FDIS Stage as Early Analysis Questions Scope of Changes
ISO 9001 Revision Moves to FDIS Stage as Early Analysis Questions Scope of Changes
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has confirmed that the revision of ISO 9001 has entered the Final Draft International Standard (FDIS) stage, marking the last step before publication.
DIN to Lead ISO IEC Joint Technical Committee 5 on Digital Product Passport Standards
DIN to Lead ISO IEC Joint Technical Committee 5 on Digital Product Passport Standards
Following an initiative by the German Institute for Standardization (DIN) and the German Commission for Electrical, Electronic & Information Technologies (DKE),
ANSI/TIA-942 Addendum Targets AI Data Center Cooling and High-Density Needs
ANSI/TIA-942 Addendum Targets AI Data Center Cooling and High-Density Needs
The Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA) is developing a new addendum to the ANSI/TIA-942 data center standard to address the growing demands of artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure.
IATF Introduces Mandatory Auditor Training for Corporate Scheme Audits
IATF Introduces Mandatory Auditor Training for Corporate Scheme Audits
The International Automotive Task Force (IATF) has approved a new mandatory training module to strengthen how auditors assess organizations certified under corporate audit schemes for IATF 16949.
ISO/TS 19384 Sets First Standard for Digital Service Excellence
ISO/TS 19384 Sets First Standard for Digital Service Excellence
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has released ISO/TS 19384:2026,
FSSC Issues Five Sector-Specific Guides for Development Program Implementation
FSSC Issues Five Sector-Specific Guides for Development Program Implementation
The Foundation for Food Safety Certification (FSSC) has published five sector-specific guidance documents to support organizations using the FSSC Development Program,
ISO 14001 Fourth Edition Officially Released
ISO 14001 Fourth Edition Officially Released
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published ISO 14001:2026, marking the release of the fourth edition of the world’s most widely used environmental management systems standard. 
Global ACI Introduced: IAF and ILAC Successor Presents New Identity
Global ACI Introduced: IAF and ILAC Successor Presents New Identity
A new international accreditation body, Global Accreditation Cooperation Incorporated, has introduced a new identity as Global ACI, including a logo and communication channels after starting operations on January 1, 2026.
ISO 17067 Revision Expands Conformity Assessment Schemes
ISO 17067 Revision Expands Conformity Assessment Schemes
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) Committee on Conformity Assessment (CASCO) is revising ISO/IEC 17067 to expand its scope from product certification to a broader framework for conformity assessment schemes.
ISO Establishes Working Group on Environmental and Social Impact Data in Agrifood Systems
ISO Establishes Working Group on Environmental and Social Impact Data in Agrifood Systems
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has set up a new working group under ISO/TC 347 to develop a standardized way to record and share data on environmental and social impacts across agrifood supply chains.
European AI Standard for Computer Vision prEN 18281 Enters Public Enquiry
European AI Standard for Computer Vision prEN 18281 Enters Public Enquiry
A European draft standard, prEN 18281, for evaluating AI systems that analyze images and video has entered public enquiry, setting out how such systems should be assessed as part of the broader framework supporting the EU AI Act.
Work Begins on IEC 60601-1 Medical Electrical Equipment Safety Standard Update
Work Begins on IEC 60601-1 Medical Electrical Equipment Safety Standard Update
The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) has begun work on updating IEC 60601-1, the core standard for the safety and essential performance of medical electrical equipment.
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