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Serbia Hosts Event to Strengthen Digital Competence of Regional Accreditation Bodies
Serbia’s Chamber of Commerce recently hosted a two-day event aimed to boster the digital capabilities of regional accreditation bodies, focusing on adapting to new technologies.
Heineken Serbia Earns European Certification as Socially Responsible Employer
Heineken Serbia has become the first company in the country to receive the European-recognized "Socially Responsible Employer" umbrella certificate.
Sarajevo Airport Leads Bosnia with ISO 27701 Privacy Certification
Sarajevo International Airport has achieved ISO 27701 certification, becoming the first public company in Bosnia and Herzegovina to meet this standard for privacy information management.
Belgrade to Host Quality and Business Excellence Forum 2024 with 30th Quality Oscar Awards
The 33rd annual Quality and Business Excellence Forum 2024 will be held on November 13–14 in Belgrade, Serbia, at the Chamber of Commerce of Serbia.
Serbian Version of ISO 55000:2024 Asset Management Standard Released
KS CASCO officially adopted the Serbian version of ISO 55000:2024 on October 31, 2024.
Madig Mrežnica Achieves GLOBALG.A.P. IFA v6 Certification for Sustainable Cabbage Production
Croatian sauerkraut producer Madig Mrežnica d.o.o., known for its cabbage sourced from controlled agricultural areas, has earned the GLOBALG.A.P. IFA v6 Smart certification.
Training on CE Marking Platform Prepares Western Balkans for EU Compliance
A training session on the "CE Marking Platform" took place at the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Serbia.
The Province Finances Quality and Geographic Origin Certification - Food from Vojvodina Meets the Highest Standards
The Provincial Secretariat for Agriculture, Water Management, and Forestry has allocated one million dinars
Five-Year Standardization Strategy Unveiled by North Macedonia
North Macedonia revealed its National Standardization Strategy (NSS) for 2025-2029.
Zagrebački Holding Earns Certifications for Service Quality and Environmental Care
Zagrebački Holding received ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certifications, confirming its high standards for service quality and environmental care.
Montenegro Hosts Roundtable on Medical Laboratory Accreditation
The Accreditation Body of Montenegro (ATCG) hosted a roundtable focused on the role and significance of medical laboratory accreditation.
Street Lighting Shines in New Issue of 'BDS Compass'
The latest issue of BDS Compass, the official magazine of the Bulgarian Institute for Standardization (BDS), focuses on street lighting, highlighting standards that ensure safety and efficiency after dark.Global News
ISO/DIS 14001 Released, Refining EMS Scope, Risk Planning and Management Oversight
The Draft International Standard ISO/DIS 14001 has been released, marking a major step in the update of the world’s leading environmental management system (EMS) standard.
ISO 13485 Under Review as Industry Prepares for Potential Revision
The international standard for medical device quality systems, ISO 13485:2016, has entered its mandatory five-year systematic review, which concluded on June 5, 2025.
IFS Updates Doctrines for Logistics 3 and Broker 3.2 Standards
IFS has released updated versions of the IFS Logistics 3 Doctrine and IFS Broker 3.2 Doctrine.
Global Consultation Opens on ISO 32212 for Net Zero Transition in Finance
ISO has launched a global public consultation on ISO/DIS 32212, a draft international standard that offers financial institutions a unified, credible framework for developing net zero transition plans.
Quality Awards Spotlight Global Excellence at Quality Live 2025
Quality Live 2025, held in London on June 19, brought together nearly 500 professionals for a high-level conference and awards ceremony.
Enhancing Forensic Investigation With ISO 21043 Standards Series
A new set of international standards shows how standardization can improve the quality and reliability of hands-on work such as forensic investigation.
Stellantis Releases New Customer-Specific Requirements for Use With IATF 16949
Stellantis has released a new set of Customer-Specific Requirements (CSRs) for use with IATF 16949, replacing earlier documents from its various divisions.
BRICS Meeting on Standardization Ends With Signing of Brasilia Declaration
The national standardization bodies of BRICS concluded their first in-person meeting under Brazil’s presidency with the signing of the Brasilia Declaration.
Two New Environmental Management Standards Published by ISO and IEC
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) have released two new standards—ISO/TS 14076 and IEC 82474-1—
Producer Responsibility Standard Under Development
Sweden will lead the creation of a new global standard on producer responsibility, with the work coordinated by the Swedish Institute for Standards (SIS).
Codex Committee on General Principles Meets in Lille to Discuss Updates to Procedural Manual
Delegates from around the world gathered in Lille, France from June 2 to 6 for the 34th Session of the Codex Committee on General Principles (CCGP34), where they discussed proposed updates to the Codex Alimentarius Procedural Manual.
