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Serbia Marks 9 Decades of Standardization Milestone
The Institute for Standardization of Serbia (ISS) celebrated 90 years of standardization in Serbia.
Bosnia and Herzegovina Developing National Food Safety Guidelines for GLOBALG.A.P. Standards
Bosnia’s National Technical Working Group (NTWG) is working to create National Interpretative Guidelines (NIG) for GLOBALG.A.P. standards and add-ons.
Serbia Launches Support Program for Product Safety and Quality
The Government of the Republic of Serbia has launched a new initiative aimed at improving the safety and quality of products and services.
Herzegovinian Extra Virgin Olive Oil Gains PDO Status
Herzegovina’s extra virgin olive oil has officially received Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) status.
The Fifth Generation of the Technological Standard related to Mobile Networks
The event "What We Know About Electromagnetic Field Testing from 5G Technology" was held at the Science and Technology Park in Novi Sad, Serbia.
Croatia Hosts 5th International Food Safety and Quality Congress in Poreč
The 5th International Congress on Food Safety and Quality is inviting participants to apply and take part in the event, which will be held in Poreč, Croatia.
KS CASCO Finalizes Serbian Translation of Standard for Guidelines for Workplace Safety Evaluation
The KS CASCO has approved the Serbian translation of ISO 45004:2024,
Croatia Introduces "Friend of Health" Certificate to Boost Workplace Wellness
Croatia has introduced the "Friend of Health" certificate to
Bosnia and Herzegovina Introduces New Standard for Project, Program and Portfolio Management
The Institute for Standardization of Bosnia and Herzegovina (ISBIH) has introduced a new standard,
New Food Standards in Serbia Target Harmful Contaminants
Serbia has introduced new food quality standards, based on the rulebook published on August 30,
Volkswagen Vogošća Trains Auditors to Boost Energy Efficiency
A team of internal auditors at Volkswagen Vogošća has been successfully trained
Montenegrin Institute for Metrology Receives New Lab Equipment to Boost Accuracy
Montenegro’s Institute for Metrology has received cutting-edge lab equipmentGlobal News
ISO and IEC Develop Global Standard to Embed Ecodesign in Medical Devices
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) are developing a new global standard to formally integrate ecodesign into the development of medical devices.
IFS Releases Updated Guideline for Effective Foreign Body Management
International Featured Standards (IFS) has issued an updated Guideline for an Effective Foreign Body Management,
Germany Heads Most ISO Secretariats But China Rapidly Gains Ground
Germany remains the world’s top country in international standardization, holding 17.1% of all ISO secretariats, according to the 2025 International Standardization Barometer published by the German Institute for Standardization (DIN).
Europe Now Conditionally Accepts FDA Inspections Conducted Abroad
The European Medicines Agency (EMA) and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have entered a new stage of cooperation under their Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA) for Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) inspections.
New International Standard in Development for Microbial Cultures and Probiotics
Work has begun within ISO to create a global standard that defines how microorganisms used in food and feed, such as bacteria, yeasts, and fungi, should be characterized and quality assured.
BS 30480 Launched as the World’s First Standard on Suicide Awareness in the Workplace
The world’s first standard dedicated to suicide awareness and prevention in the workplace, BS 30480, has been released by the British Standards Institution (BSI).
IATF Updates GM Quick Reference Guide on How Auditors Review Scorecard Data.
The International Automotive Task Force (IATF) has issued an updated GM Scorecard Quick Reference Guide and Screen Images package to align with the latest Rules for Achieving and Maintaining IATF Recognition (6th edition).
GLOBALG.A.P. Gets New IT Platform for Certification and Transparency
GLOBALG.A.P. now operates on a new IT platform developed by Agraya GmbH together with its technology partner osapiens.
Standards Pavilion Expands at COP30 with Broader Coalition on Climate Policy and Finance
The Standards Pavilion has opened at COP30 in Belém, Brazil, where 21 international organizations are discussing how standards can support measurable climate action.
ISO 13485 Stays Unchanged as Revision Committee Rejects Annex SL Alignment
The medical device quality management standard ISO 13485 will remain unchanged, as ISO’s Technical Committee in charge, ISO/TC 210, decided not to align it with Annex SL, ISO’s harmonized structure
ISO 14054 Introduces First Global Framework for Natural Capital Accounting
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published a new global standard, ISO 14054:2025, to help organizations measure, value, and account for their interactions with nature.
