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ISME to Host Panel on Standards and Eco-Friendly Packaging in Podgorica
ISME to Host Panel on Standards and Eco-Friendly Packaging in Podgorica
The Institute for Standardization of Montenegro (ISME) is organizing a panel discussion titled "From Standards to Eco-Friendly Packaging" on February 27 at Hotel Podgorica.
Agro-Plan from Bijeljina Becomes First Semberija-Based Company Certified for Organic Vegetable Production
Agro-Plan from Bijeljina Becomes First Semberija-Based Company Certified for Organic Vegetable Production
Agro-Plan from Bijeljina has become the first company in the region of Semberija to be certified for organic vegetable production.
Tropic Ribarstvo Leads Balkans With ASC Farm and ASC CoC Certifications for Trout Farming
Tropic Ribarstvo Leads Balkans With ASC Farm and ASC CoC Certifications for Trout Farming
Tropic Ribarstvo, a leading trout producer and processor in Bosnia and Herzegovina, has become the first company in the Balkans to obtain the prestigious ASC Farm and ASC CoC (Chain of Custody) certifications.
Herbos Nature Earns Halal Certification for 37 New Products
Herbos Nature Earns Halal Certification for 37 New Products
Herbos Nature, a family business from Sarajevo known for its fruit spreads and fillings, has successfully obtained halal certification for 37 newly launched products.
34th Serbian Quality Week Scheduled for March 2025 in Belgrade
34th Serbian Quality Week Scheduled for March 2025 in Belgrade
The 34th edition of Quality Week will take place on March 6–7 at the Serbian Chamber of Commerce in Belgrade.
Serbia Adopts Guidelines for United Nations Sustainable Development Goals
Serbia Adopts Guidelines for United Nations Sustainable Development Goals
KS CASCO has adopted the document ISO/UNDP PAS 53002:2024 Guidelines for Contributing to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals in Serbian.
Belgrade Airport Lifts Off to Level 3 in Carbon Reduction Certification
Belgrade Airport Lifts Off to Level 3 in Carbon Reduction Certification
Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport has advanced to Level 3 in the Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA) program by Airports Council International (ACI).
Latest HZN e-Newsletter Highlights Croatian Normative Documents
Latest HZN e-Newsletter Highlights Croatian Normative Documents
The Croatian Standards Institute (HZN) has published its latest e-newsletter, highlighting normative documents available in the Croatian language.
Bosnia and Herzegovina Adopts Four New Standards Through Translation
Bosnia and Herzegovina Adopts Four New Standards Through Translation
The Institute for Standardization of Bosnia and Herzegovina has adopted four new standards through translation, enhancing various sectors.
ISRSM Celebrates 20 Years of Its First Technical Committee
ISRSM Celebrates 20 Years of Its First Technical Committee
The Standardization Institute of the Republic of North Macedonia (ISRSM) marked the 20th anniversary of its first Technical Committee, TC 16 – Coding of Names of Countries and Related Entities, with its 13th session.
ISME Hosts Panel on Role of ISO 45003 in Promoting Workplace Mental Health
ISME Hosts Panel on Role of ISO 45003 in Promoting Workplace Mental Health
The Institute for Standardization of Montenegro (ISME) will host a panel discussion on the role of MEST ISO 45003 in promoting mental health at work.
ISBIH Translates ISO 15189 Standard for Medical Laboratories
ISBIH Translates ISO 15189 Standard for Medical Laboratories
The Institute for Standardization of Bosnia and Herzegovina (ISBIH) has translated the latest edition of the international standard Medical Laboratories—Requirements for Quality and Competence, and issued it as BAS EN ISO 15189:2022.

Global News

RvA List Unifies Key Accreditation Documents, From Global to National Levels
RvA List Unifies Key Accreditation Documents, From Global to National Levels
The Dutch Accreditation Council (RvA) has released a new document that brings together accreditation requirements from global, regional, and national levels.
Call for Future Leaders: IEC Opens Nominations for 2025 Young Professionals Programme
Call for Future Leaders: IEC Opens Nominations for 2025 Young Professionals Programme
The International Electrotechnical Commission is calling on national committees to submit nominations for the 2025 edition of the IEC Young Professionals Programme.
ISO Eyes Committee to Coordinate Sustainability Standards Across Events
ISO Eyes Committee to Coordinate Sustainability Standards Across Events
A new ISO Technical Committee has been proposed to address sustainability and other key challenges in the global events industry.
SBTi Seeks Feedback on Draft of Updated Corporate Net-Zero Standard
SBTi Seeks Feedback on Draft of Updated Corporate Net-Zero Standard
The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has opened public consultation on Version 2.0 of its Corporate Net-Zero Standard, which will tighten requirements for emissions reduction and reshape how companies use carbon credits.
New Cosmetics GMP Standard Draft Seeks to Modernize ISO 22716
New Cosmetics GMP Standard Draft Seeks to Modernize ISO 22716
A new draft standard titled GMP-MS-716 aims to update and expand upon ISO 22716 for Good Manufacturing Practices in the cosmetics industry, incorporating industry feedback and modern operational needs.
Top Food Safety Contributors Named at 2025 BRCGS Awards in Milan
Top Food Safety Contributors Named at 2025 BRCGS Awards in Milan
The 2025 BRCGS Awards, presented at BRCGS Connect in Milan, honored individuals and organizations driving excellence in food safety and certification.
Fake IAF CertSearch Site Raises Concerns About Online Trust and Database Security
Fake IAF CertSearch Site Raises Concerns About Online Trust and Database Security
DAkkS has issued a warning about a fake version of the IAF CertSearch website, the global database used to verify accredited certifications.
Survey Launched Ahead of Review of ISO 17100 Translation Standard
Survey Launched Ahead of Review of ISO 17100 Translation Standard
A global survey is now open to gather input on the use of ISO 17100:2015 Translation Services — Requirements, ahead of a planned review of the standard in the second half of 2025.
IFS Releases New Doctrine and Multi-Site Guideline for Wholesale and Cash & Carry 3
IFS Releases New Doctrine and Multi-Site Guideline for Wholesale and Cash & Carry 3
Two new documents are now available to support the rollout of IFS Wholesale and Cash & Carry version 3, which becomes mandatory on November 1, 2025.
International Quality Awards 2025 Finalists Announced by CQI
International Quality Awards 2025 Finalists Announced by CQI
The Chartered Quality Institute (CQI) has announced the finalists for the International Quality Awards 2025, recognizing excellence across nine categories.
BRCGS Updates Module 10 on Plastic Pellet Loss Prevention for Packaging Materials Issue 7
BRCGS Updates Module 10 on Plastic Pellet Loss Prevention for Packaging Materials Issue 7
BRCGS has released an updated version of Module 10 on plastic pellet loss prevention, now aligned with Issue 7 of the BRCGS Packaging Materials Standard.
SGS Delivers First Pilot OECD Certification Audit to Curb Illicit Trade in Free Trade Zones
SGS Delivers First Pilot OECD Certification Audit to Curb Illicit Trade in Free Trade Zones
SGS has completed the first-ever pilot certification audit of a Free Trade Zone (FTZ) under the OECD (Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development) Certification Programme.
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