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New Standards for Innovation Management Published in Serbian
New Standards for Innovation Management Published in Serbian
The Standards Committee KS CASCO has announced the publication of two Serbian language standards at the end of June: SRPS EN ISO 56002:2021 and SRPS EN ISO 56003:2021 
Invitation to Participate in the Development of the Montenegrin Standards Adoption Plan for 2025
Invitation to Participate in the Development of the Montenegrin Standards Adoption Plan for 2025
The Institute for Standardization of Montenegro is inviting all interested parties to participate in the creation of the Plan for Adopting Montenegrin Standards and Related Documents for 2025.
Accreditation Body of Montenegro - ATCG, Successfully Completes Training with EU Support
Accreditation Body of Montenegro - ATCG, Successfully Completes Training with EU Support
Last week, the team from ATCG Accreditation Body of Montenegro, along with its assessors, assessor candidates, and distinguished members of the Accreditation Commission, participated in a four-day training.
Mandatory Organic Certification in Montenegro
Mandatory Organic Certification in Montenegro
In Montenegro, organic production certification is now a legal requirement.
Montenegrin Company Uniprom Wins Prestigious International Quality Award
Montenegrin Company Uniprom Wins Prestigious International Quality Award
Uniprom, a company from Montenegro, received the prestigious ESQR 2024 international quality award at a ceremony held in Brussels.
Agrolaguna d.o.o. Successfully Achieves IFS Food 8 Certification
Agrolaguna d.o.o. Successfully Achieves IFS Food 8 Certification
The Istrian company Agrolaguna d.o.o. has successfully completed certification according to the IFS Food 8 standard, focusing on the production of wine, olive oil, and cheese.
NIDEC Elesys Europe Earns Multi-ISO Certification
NIDEC Elesys Europe Earns Multi-ISO Certification
Bureau Veritas Serbia proudly announces the successful certification of NIDEC Elesys Europe d.o.o., confirming compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and IATF standards.
Organic Control System Achieves EU Accreditation
Organic Control System Achieves EU Accreditation
After months of hard work and dedication, Organic Control System has successfully completed the accreditation process under the new EU 2018/848 regulation.
Bosnian Institute for Standardization Releases Newsletter 1/24
Bosnian Institute for Standardization Releases Newsletter 1/24
Bosnian Institute for Standardization Releases Newsletter 1/24

Global News

ISO, IEC, and ITU Publish April 2025 Listings of Standardization Projects
ISO, IEC, and ITU Publish April 2025 Listings of Standardization Projects
A coordinated list of major standardization projects was released for April 2025, covering new and ongoing work across a wide range of technical areas.
Model Context Protocol (MCP) Emerges as Leading Standard for AI Connectivity
Model Context Protocol (MCP) Emerges as Leading Standard for AI Connectivity
The Model Context Protocol (MCP) is rapidly becoming a key framework for linking artificial intelligence (AI) systems with the tools and data they depend on.
LabWare ASSURE Brings Automation to Food and Beverage Lab Compliance
LabWare ASSURE Brings Automation to Food and Beverage Lab Compliance
LabWare has introduced ASSURE, a new cloud-based platform designed to improve food and beverage product safety, quality control, and regulatory compliance in laboratories.
IQNET Celebrates 35 Years of Global Impact in Certification and Standards
IQNET Celebrates 35 Years of Global Impact in Certification and Standards
IQNET Association is marking 35 years as one of the global network in the conformity assessment industry.
PEFC General Assembly Approves New Standards for RED III Compliance
PEFC General Assembly Approves New Standards for RED III Compliance
The PEFC General Assembly has approved a new set of standards that align with the European Union’s Renewable Energy Directive 2023/2413 (RED III), marking the final step in PEFC’s standard-setting process.
UN Approves New Net-Zero Fuel Standard for Shipping Despite US Objections
UN Approves New Net-Zero Fuel Standard for Shipping Despite US Objections
The United Nations International Maritime Organization (IMO) has agreed on a new global framework to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the shipping industry, aiming for net-zero emissions by 2050.
UNIDO Adds IAF CertSearch to Improve Data Quality in Global Sustainability Index
UNIDO Adds IAF CertSearch to Improve Data Quality in Global Sustainability Index
The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) is integrating IAF CertSearch, developed by the International Accreditation Forum (IAF), into its Quality Infrastructure for Sustainable Development (QI4SD) Index.
BRCGS Renews Partnership with FAN to Boost Global Food Safety
BRCGS Renews Partnership with FAN to Boost Global Food Safety
BRCGS has renewed its gold-level partnership with the Food Authenticity Network (FAN), reinforcing both organizations’ shared goal of improving global food safety and supply chain integrity.
French Food Safety Experts to Preview ISO 22000 Revision at AFNOR Event
French Food Safety Experts to Preview ISO 22000 Revision at AFNOR Event
A web session scheduled for June 4 will present the latest progress on the revision of ISO 22000, the international food safety management standard, which is expected to be published by late 2026 or early 2027.
New CSSP Certification Offers Streamlined Verification for Sustainability and Green Claims
New CSSP Certification Offers Streamlined Verification for Sustainability and Green Claims
The TIC Council has introduced the Certification System for Sustainability Processes (CSSP), a new framework that provides independent certification for green claims and other sustainability-related practices.
ISO Opens 2025 Research Grant Call with Focus on Supply Chain Resilience
ISO Opens 2025 Research Grant Call with Focus on Supply Chain Resilience
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has opened applications for the ISO Research Grant 2025, which awards 25,000 Swiss francs to a postgraduate student or team to conduct original research on the impacts of international standards.
UKAS Developing First Accreditation for United Nations SDG Impact Standards
UKAS Developing First Accreditation for United Nations SDG Impact Standards
The United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) is developing a new accreditation project to support certification against the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)’s SDG Impact Standards.
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