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Serbia begins development of Quality Infrastructure Strategy for 2030
The Serbian Ministry of Economy has initiated consultations to draft the Quality Infrastructure Development Strategy for 2025-2030.
ATS publishes 2023 annual report highlighting achievements and new initiatives
The Accreditation Body of Serbia (ATS) has released its 2023 Annual Report, detailing key achievements and activities.
Montenegro launches public discussion on new standards
The Institute for Standardization of Montenegro (ISME) has initiated a public discussion on nine new draft standards.
New lists of Serbian standards in the field of LVD and EMC
Serbian Standards updated for LVD and EMC fields.
Accreditation in the Republic of Serbia: Voluntary but Often Crucial
Accreditation in the Republic of Serbia is a voluntary process, as outlined by the Law on Accreditation.
"Management of the quality of port services in conditions of uncertainty" - promotion of the book Assoc. Dr. Pavle Popović
Promoting port services management in uncertain times
Public Call for Participation in the Support Program for Companies to Adopt Business Principles in International Value Chains
The Development Agency of Serbia has extended the public call for the support program aimed at helping companies adopt international value chain business principles.
A New Mini e-Collection of Serbian Standards in the Field of Cybersecurity Available
The Institute for Standardization of Serbia has made available a new mini e-collection of Serbian standards related to cybersecurity.
Competition for implementing ISO 9001 ISO 22000 and HACCP of Strong Alcoholic Beverage Producers in Vojvodina
The competition is open to legal entities and entrepreneurs based in the Autonomous Province of Vojvodina.
Meet young professionals in European Standardization: Monika Mlakić, from Croatia
Monika Mlakić, a Croatian expert in the construction sector, is featured in an interview series highlighting young professionals in European standardization.
IX Balkan Conference on Standardization
Organized by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST), the IX Balkan Conference on Standardization was held in Bled on July 4 and 5, 2024.
Romanian forest certification system under Public Consultation
Stakeholders from around the world are invited to give feedback on the Romanian Forest Certification System.Global News
FSC Clarifies Misconceptions Amid Illegal Timber Trade Concerns, Notably From Russia
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) decided to address the current misconceptions regarding its certification system, particularly in relation to illegal timber trade and supply chain transparency.
Ford Updates Customer-Specific Requirements for IATF 16949 and PPAP, Strengthening Supplier Compliance
Ford has updated its Customer-Specific Requirements (CSRs) for IATF 16949 and the Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), effective February 6, 2025.
SGS Earns NABCB Accreditation for Environmental Claim Verification
SGS has received accreditation from India’s National Accreditation Board for Certification Bodies (NABCB), strengthening its ability to support clients with reliable environmental data.
IFS Introduces Tool to Enhance Supply Chain Risk Management
IFS has launched the IFS Supply Chain Processes Check, a tool to help suppliers identify and manage risks in their supply chains.
ISO 59040 Sets New Circular Economy Standard for Product Circularity Data Sheets
On February 3, 2025, the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) released ISO 59040:2025, titled Circular Economy — Product Circularity Data Sheet.
New JPEG Trust Standard Combats Deepfakes and Strengthens Media Credibility
A new standard called JPEG Trust has been introduced to help identify authentic photos and videos, aiming to combat the spread of deepfakes.
IAF Adds Validation and Verification to ICT Use in Conformity Assessments
The International Accreditation Forum (IAF) has released Issue 3 of its Mandatory Document 4 (MD 4), expanding the use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in conformity assessments to now include validation and verification processes.
IFRS Foundation Releases Guide for Climate-Related Reporting Under ISSB Standards
The IFRS Foundation has released a guide to help companies report climate-related information in line with the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) standards.
Guide on Coordinating Cybersecurity Incident Responses Now Available
A new framework, ISO/IEC 27035-4:2024, has been released to help organizations coordinate their response to cybersecurity incidents affecting multiple partners.
GLOBALG.A.P. Opens Public Consultation on New Social Responsibility Standard for Flowers
GLOBALG.A.P. has introduced a new Social Responsibility standard for flowers and ornamentals, focusing on improving social and labor conditions in high-risk countries.
ISO 14001 Draft Update Released and Open for Comments
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has released a draft update for ISO 14001, the global standard for environmental management systems.
