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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, 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, 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
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
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 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
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
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
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.
ISME Hosts Panel on Role of ISO 45003 in Promoting Workplace Mental Health
The Institute for Standardization of Montenegro (ISME) will host a panel discussion on the role of MEST ISO 45003 in promoting mental health at work.
ISBIH Translates ISO 15189 Standard for Medical Laboratories
The Institute for Standardization of Bosnia and Herzegovina (ISBIH) has translated the latest edition of the international standard Medical Laboratories—Requirements for Quality and Competence, and issued it as BAS EN ISO 15189:2022.
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.Global News
Six Changes Reshape ISO 17020 Requirements For Inspection Bodies
The 2026 revision of ISO/IEC 17020 introduces structural and conceptual updates that will affect how inspection bodies operate, particularly in areas such as independence, impartiality, complaints handling, and management systems.
IFS Strengthens Audit Consistency With Good Audit Practices Guideline Version 2
IFS has released Good Audit Practices Guideline Version 2 to support auditors in delivering more consistent, high quality and effective audits across all IFS Standards.
TIC Council Sets Principles For Digitalization Of Assurance Services
TIC Council, the global trade association representing the independent third-party testing, inspection and certification sector,
ISO Launches ISO 14092 Climate Adaptation Planning Standard For Local Governments And Communities
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published ISO 14092:2026, a new International Standard that sets clear requirements and guidance for climate change adaptation planning by local governments and communities.
ISO 9002 Revision: Second Working Draft Completed
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has completed the second Working Draft of its ISO 9002 revision, marking further progress in updating the guidance to reflect changes in ISO 9001.
FSSC 22000 Version 7 Nears Release with Major Food Safety Updates
FSSC 22000, a global food safety certification scheme developed by the Foundation FSSC, is moving toward Version 7, a major update that will reshape how food businesses manage safety, align with new global requirements, and prepare for future industry demands.
ISO 45001 Second Committee Draft Version Highlights Safety Culture and Workplace Wellbeing
The revision of ISO 45001 has advanced with the publication of the second version of the first Committee Draft, maintaining the standard at the Committee Draft stage and reflecting feedback from the first international enquiry.
ISO 23662 on Vegetarian and Vegan Foods Enters Periodic Review
ISO 23662:2021, the international standard that defines criteria for vegetarian and vegan foods, has entered its periodic review phase, giving stakeholders the opportunity to decide whether it should remain unchanged or be revised.
PEFC Circular Materials Task Force Established, Experts and Stakeholders Invited to Apply
The Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) has established its PEFC Circular Materials Task Force and is inviting nominations for membership by March 18, 2026.
ASTM Develops WK91420 Guide for Artificial Intelligence in HR
ASTM International is developing a new guide, WK91420, to set clearer standards for artificial intelligence (AI) in recruitment and hiring, aimed at reducing bias and improving fairness.
ISO 9001 Revision Advances After Review of 1,700 DIS Comments
The revision of ISO 9001 has moved into a decisive stage, with international experts completing the review of comments on the Draft International Standard (DIS) and confirming that the new edition is on track for publication in September 2026.
