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Latest ISS Bulletin Focuses on Small Business Standards and Cybersecurity
The Institute for Standardization of Serbia (ISS) has released the latest issue of its quarterly bulletin Standardizacija (Standardization),
Road Safety Standards Take Center Stage in Latest Issue of BDS Compass
The latest issue of BDS Compass, published by the Bulgarian Institute for Standardization (BDS),
Bosnia and Herzegovina Adopts ISO 42001 for Managing Artificial Intelligence
The Institute for Standardization of Bosnia and Herzegovina (ISBIH) has officially adopted ISO/IEC 42001:2023 as a national standard under the designation BAS ISO/IEC 42001:2025.
ATS Completes First Assessment of Greenhouse Gas Verifiers
The Accreditation Body of Serbia (ATS) has carried out its first-ever assessment of a body applying for verification of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reports.
Mercata VT Becomes First in Serbia Verified to ISO 14064-1 for Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Mercata VT has become the first company in Serbia to be verified under ISO 14064-1, the international standard for quantifying and managing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
Front Label Warning Required for Dairy Substitutes in Serbia
Serbia will require all dairy products that use palm oil or other vegetable oils instead of milk fat to display a front-of-pack warning label.
Help Shape the 2026 National Standards Plan in Serbia
The Institute for Standardization of Serbia (ISS) has launched the process of developing the 2026 Plan for Adoption of Serbian Standards and Related Documents.
Call for Feedback on Changes to Bulgarian Yogurt Standard
The Bulgarian Ministry of Agriculture and Food (MAF) has proposed changes to BDS 12:2024, the national standard for Bulgarian yogurt.
Türkiye, Lithuania and Croatia Join PEFC Forest Certification System
Türkiye, Lithuania and Croatia have each received official endorsement from the PEFC Alliance, opening the way for the expansion of PEFC-certified forest areas in all three countries.
ATS Earns CAF Certification for Advancing Public Sector Quality and Service Efficiency
The Accreditation Body of Serbia (ATS) has been awarded the Common Assessment Framework (CAF) certificate for its efforts to improve public sector performance through better management, transparency, and service delivery.
Serbia’s KS CASCO Reviews Draft of ISO 19011 Management Systems Auditing Standard
Serbia’s national mirror committee to ISO CASCO has reviewed the draft of ISO DIS 19011, Guidelines for Auditing Management Systems,
Montenegro’s ISME Hosts Open Week to Promote Standards
The Institute for Standardization of Montenegro (ISME) is marking 18 years of work with a week-long open house event titled “A Day for Standards. A Day for You.”Global News

Draft of ISO 17024 for Certification of Persons Wins Overwhelming Approval
The draft of ISO/IEC 17024, a conformity assessment standard for certifying persons, has been approved by ISO, IEC, and CEN.
New ISO Agreement Proposed to Align Global Greenhouse Gas Accounting Rules
A new ISO International Workshop Agreement (IWA) has been proposed to harmonize greenhouse gas (GHG) accounting standards for industrial products and improve the comparability of emissions data across global supply chains.
Two New Papers Map AI and Multimedia Authenticity Standards
The AI and Multimedia Authenticity Standards Collaboration (AMAS) released two major papers on July 11 at the AI for Good Global Summit in Geneva.
TIC Market Expected to Reach USD 282.76 Billion by 2030
The global testing, inspection, and certification (TIC) market is projected to grow from USD 239.48 billion in 2025 to USD 282.76 billion by 2030, with a compound annual growth rate of 3.4%, according to a new report by MarketsandMarkets.
Public Comments Open on Draft Revision of ISO 20252 Market Research Standard
A revised draft of ISO 20252—covering vocabulary and service requirements for market, opinion and social research—is under international review, with ISO member bodies invited to submit feedback by September 4.
SQF Edition 10 Coming in August With Focus on Culture, Risk, and Monitoring
The Safe Quality Food Institute (SQFI), the organization behind the SQF Program, will publish Edition 10 of its code in August 2025.
ISO 42006 Brings Clear Requirements for Auditing AI Management Systems
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) have published ISO/IEC 42006:2025, setting requirements for bodies that audit and certify Artificial Intelligence Management Systems (AIMS) under ISO/IEC 42001.
IFS Publishes New Doctrine and Product Chart to Support HPC Version 3 Audits
IFS has released two new documents to support audits under the Home and Personal Care (HPC) Version 3 standard:
Small Defense Suppliers Warned to Strengthen Cybersecurity or Risk Losing Contracts
Small and medium enterprises supplying the US Department of Defense are being urged to seek third-party support to meet rising cybersecurity demands under the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC).
GLOBALG.A.P. Launches IFA v6 Smart Standards for Crops and Propagation Material
GLOBALG.A.P. has released two new product categories under the Integrated Farm Assurance (IFA) version 6 plants scope.
Proposal Aims to Modernize How ISO Standards Are Classified and Organized
Germany’s national standards body, DIN, has proposed the development of ISO/NP TS 26019, which would update the International Classification for Standards (ICS).