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Responsible Business Hub is Hosting Carbon Management Training
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
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
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
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
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.
Serbia Adopts Latest Version of ISO 55001 for Asset Management
Serbia Adopts Latest Version of ISO 55001 for Asset Management
KS CASCO approved the Serbian translation of ISO 55001:2024, the international standard for asset management systems and their requirements.
National Interpretation Guidelines - NIG for GLOBALG.A.P. Standards Released in Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina
National Interpretation Guidelines - NIG for GLOBALG.A.P. Standards Released in Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina
GLOBALG.A.P. has published National Interpretation Guidelines for Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina, offering tailored guidance for compliance with its food safety and sustainability standards.
Croatian Standards Institute Honors Top Contributors With Annual Certificates of Appreciation
Croatian Standards Institute Honors Top Contributors With Annual Certificates of Appreciation
The Croatian Standards Institute (HZN) held its third Expert Council session on November 21, 2024, in Zagreb.
Advancing Quality Infrastructure: Highlights from Belgrade’s Quality Forum 2024
Advancing Quality Infrastructure: Highlights from Belgrade’s Quality Forum 2024
The 33rd Quality Forum, held on November 13–14, 2024, in Belgrade, convened numerous experts and participants from Serbia and neighboring countries.
Serbia Introduces New Accreditation Scheme for GHG Verification Bodies
Serbia Introduces New Accreditation Scheme for GHG Verification Bodies
The Accreditation Body of Serbia (ATS) has launched a new accreditation scheme for bodies verifying greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reports.
Montenegro Invites Applications for First-Ever Tourism Quality Label
Montenegro Invites Applications for First-Ever Tourism Quality Label
The National Tourism Organization of Montenegro (NTO CG) has launched its inaugural quality label, "Montenegro Quality" (MQ), inviting applications from businesses in tourism, hospitality, and related sectors.
Republic of Srpska Updates Organic Production Law to Align With EU Standards
Republic of Srpska Updates Organic Production Law to Align With EU Standards
The Government of the Republic of Srpska has adopted a draft law on organic production, aligning it with the EU's new regulations on organic production and labeling.

Global News

PEFC Launches Consultation on Updated Project Sourcing Standard and Requirements
PEFC Launches Consultation on Updated Project Sourcing Standard and Requirements
PEFC International has opened a 60-day public consultation, running from October 24 to December 23, to review proposed updates to its project certification requirements.
ISO 17298 Embeds Biodiversity in Business Strategy, Signaling a Shift in Finance
ISO 17298 Embeds Biodiversity in Business Strategy, Signaling a Shift in Finance
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has released ISO 17298, a new global standard that makes biodiversity part of business strategy and financial decision-making.
ISO 54002 Guides Police in Applying ISO 9001 Principles
ISO 54002 Guides Police in Applying ISO 9001 Principles
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published ISO 54002:2025, a new guidance document to help police organizations apply the requirements of ISO 9001:2015 in their operations.
Updated ISO 27701 Now Offers Standalone Privacy Management Certification
Updated ISO 27701 Now Offers Standalone Privacy Management Certification
The 2025 update of ISO 27701 marks a major shift in privacy management, turning the standard into a fully independent, certifiable framework.
Work Begins on FSSC 22000 Version 7
Work Begins on FSSC 22000 Version 7
The Foundation FSSC has started developing Version 7 of the FSSC 22000 certification scheme.
PIC/S and EMA Seek Feedback on Pharmaceutical Quality System in GMP Guide
PIC/S and EMA Seek Feedback on Pharmaceutical Quality System in GMP Guide
The Pharmaceutical Inspection Co-operation Scheme (PIC/S) and the European Medicines Agency (EMA) have launched a joint consultation on
GM and Stellantis Update Customer-Specific Requirements for IATF 16949 Certification
GM and Stellantis Update Customer-Specific Requirements for IATF 16949 Certification
General Motors and Stellantis have both issued updates to their customer-specific requirements (CSRs) under the automotive quality management standard IATF 16949.
Two Decades as Cornerstone of Information Security Management: ISO 27001 Turns 20
Two Decades as Cornerstone of Information Security Management: ISO 27001 Turns 20
The international standard ISO/IEC 27001 has turned 20, continuing to serve as the main global reference for information security management systems (ISMS).
CSQ 2.0 Launched: Cannabis Safety and Quality Certification Revision
CSQ 2.0 Launched: Cannabis Safety and Quality Certification Revision
The Cannabis Safety & Quality (CSQ) organization has launched the finalized CSQ 2.0 Certification Program,
Updated ISO 21001 for Educational Management Moves Focus to Learners and Sustainability
Updated ISO 21001 for Educational Management Moves Focus to Learners and Sustainability
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has released the second edition of its Educational Organizations Management Systems (EOMS) standard, ISO 21001:2025.
First Global Standard for Organizational Biodiversity Action: ISO 17298 Launched in Kigali
First Global Standard for Organizational Biodiversity Action: ISO 17298 Launched in Kigali
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has released ISO 17298, the world’s first international standard to help organizations take measurable and accountable action on biodiversity.
FAO Introduces New Guide on Anticipating Future Food Safety Risks
FAO Introduces New Guide on Anticipating Future Food Safety Risks
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has published a new guide that explains how
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