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

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

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

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

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

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.

REFORD Recognized as PEFC Member for North Macedonia in General Assembly

The PEFC General Assembly has officially recognized the Regional Centre for Forestry and Rural Development (REFORD) as North Macedonia's PEFC national member.

First Digitalized Exhibition on Standardization in Serbia Now Available Online

The first digitalized exhibition on standardization in Serbia is now accessible online, offering access to a portal with records on standardization from historical print media.

ATS Earns CAF Effective User Certification

The Accreditation Body of Serbia (ATS) has been awarded the CAF Effective User certification,

Papuk Nature Park Introduces Guidelines for “100% Papuk” Logo to Promote Heritage and Sustainability

Papuk Nature Park has released a rulebook detailing the conditions for using the “100% Papuk” logo, promoting sustainable practices, quality, and cultural heritage.

Livanjski Sir Becomes First Origin Protected Product from Bosnia and Herzegovina in EU

Livanjski Sir has become the first product from the Balkans outside of EU-member countries to secure EU protection for its origin.

New Macedonian Standard for Concrete Structures Open for Public Review

The Institute for Standardization of the Republic of North Macedonia (ISRSM) has opened a public review for its standard for concrete structures.

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.

ISO Launches ISO 14019 Series With New Standards Supporting Validation and Verification of Sustainability Information

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published the first three standards launching the ISO 14019 series,

ISO 18060 Sets Global Rules to Measure Tourism Environmental and Social Impact

ISO 18060, a newly published international standard from January 2026, sets out a global framework to help tourism organizations measure their environmental, social, human, and economic impacts in a consistent and comparable way.

IFS Introduces Local Check to Support Small-Scale Food Producers

International Featured Standards (IFS) has introduced IFS Local, a new annual standalone food safety check designed to help small-scale and artisanal food producers demonstrate

FSC Releases Revised Trademark Standard and Starts Rollout for Certificate Holders

The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has released a revised trademark standard and has started rolling out guidance and support materials to help organizations transition to the updated requirements.

ISO 22095 Parts 2 And 3 Define Rules For Material Tracking Chain Of Custody Models

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published ISO 22095-2 and ISO 22095-3, two new international standards that

CSR Labels and ISO 26000 Linked to Improved Business Performance

A new international study by Responsibility Europe finds that organizations using recognized CSR (corporate social responsibility) labels outperform others economically and organizationally, confirming the growing importance of CSR frameworks and ISO 26000 worldwide.

Work Begins on Two Agrifood Data System Standards

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has started work on two new international standards for agrifood data systems through ISO/TC 347, focused on crop data definitions and data exchange in greenhouse production.

ISO 17024 Enters Final Publication Stage

The revision of ISO/IEC 17024, the international standard that sets requirements for bodies certifying persons, has entered its final publication stage, with release expected in March 2026.

MDSAP Updates Audit Approach Toward Risk-Based Assessments

The Medical Device Single Audit Program (MDSAP) has updated its audit approach, marking a notable shift in how medical device manufacturers are evaluated across participating regulatory jurisdictions.