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Croatia Establishes New Technical Committee for Digital Identification Standards
Croatia Establishes New Technical Committee for Digital Identification Standards
The Croatian Standards Institute (HZN) has announced the formation of a new technical committee, HZN/TO 585 – Digital Identification, and invites members and organizations to participate in its activities.
Proven Quality Label for Croatian Honey Guarantees Premium Quality, Local Origin, and Strict Oversight
Proven Quality Label for Croatian Honey Guarantees Premium Quality, Local Origin, and Strict Oversight
Croatian honey carrying the Proven Quality – Croatia label guarantees premium quality, local origin, and strict production oversight.
New Publication Highlights Serbian Standards for Traffic Signage and Road Equipment
New Publication Highlights Serbian Standards for Traffic Signage and Road Equipment
The Institute for Standardization of Serbia (ISS) has released a new resource offering an overview of standards for traffic signaling and road equipment.
Bosnian Representatives Participate in 10th World Halal Summit
Bosnian Representatives Participate in 10th World Halal Summit
Bosnia and Herzegovina’s representatives participated in the 10th World Halal Summit in Istanbul.
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.

Global News

IEEE Makes Its AI Standards Available Through New Global Exchange
IEEE Makes Its AI Standards Available Through New Global Exchange
The IEEE Standards Association (IEEE SA) has added its portfolio of artificial intelligence standards to the new International AI Standards Exchange, a central platform created to support responsible AI development worldwide.
IVECO Group Updates Customer Requirements for IATF 16949 Suppliers
IVECO Group Updates Customer Requirements for IATF 16949 Suppliers
IVECO Group has updated its Customer Specific Requirements (CSRs) for organizations certified to IATF 16949, setting new expectations for how suppliers manage quality, testing, sustainability, and supply disruptions.
Public Consultation Opens on Revised FSC Chain of Custody Standards
Public Consultation Opens on Revised FSC Chain of Custody Standards
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has opened a public consultation on the revision of its Chain of Custody standards, with comments accepted until January 25, 2026.
ISO/DIS 9001 Approved with Overwhelming Global Support, Reports SIS
ISO/DIS 9001 Approved with Overwhelming Global Support, Reports SIS
The Swedish Institute for Standards (SIS) reports that ISO member countries have approved the Draft International Standard ISO 9001:2026 with 97 percent voting in favor,
First Global Standard To Measure Pharmaceutical Impact: PAS 2090 Launched
First Global Standard To Measure Pharmaceutical Impact: PAS 2090 Launched
The UK’s national standards body BSI has published the first global standard for measuring the environmental impact of medicines.
GLOBALG.A.P. Recognizes Eight Schemes in 2025 Benchmarking Round
GLOBALG.A.P. Recognizes Eight Schemes in 2025 Benchmarking Round
Eight agriculture and floriculture schemes have secured recognized status as GLOBALG.A.P. benchmarked schemes for 2025, giving producers accepted ways to meet market requirements without duplicate audits.
First ISO/IEC 5259-3 Certification for AI Data Quality Management Published
First ISO/IEC 5259-3 Certification for AI Data Quality Management Published
AI Clearing has become the first organization to earn certification under ISO/IEC 5259-3, the new international standard for managing data quality in artificial intelligence (AI) systems.
GFSI Opens Applications and Extends Deadline for BMRs v2024
GFSI Opens Applications and Extends Deadline for BMRs v2024
The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) has opened applications for the Benchmarking Requirements Version 2024 (BMRs v2024), the criteria used to evaluate and recognise food safety certification programmes worldwide.
PEFC Opens Consultation On Revised Project Sourcing Standard
PEFC Opens Consultation On Revised Project Sourcing Standard
The Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) has opened a public consultation on its revised PEFC Project Sourcing standard, which is available for feedback until December 23, 2025.
Circular Design Process Aims to Transform the Global Textile and Fashion Industry
Circular Design Process Aims to Transform the Global Textile and Fashion Industry
The global textile and fashion industry is under increasing pressure to reduce waste, improve material use, and meet new expectations from regulators and consumers.
Global Payments Shift to ISO 20022 in a Move to Improve Data Quality
Global Payments Shift to ISO 20022 in a Move to Improve Data Quality
Banks worldwide have completed the shift to the ISO 20022 payments standard, following SWIFT’s cutoff of older message formats on November 22.
ISO 10993-1 Update Raises Biological Safety Expectations for Medical Devices
ISO 10993-1 Update Raises Biological Safety Expectations for Medical Devices
The new ISO 10993-1:2025 from ISO brings substantial changes to how manufacturers plan and justify the biological safety of medical devices.
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