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Abysalto Successfully Recertified to Six ISO Standards
Abysalto, , a Croatia-based provider of IT services and consulting, has successfully renewed its certifications for six ISO standards, confirming its ongoing commitment to quality, environmental responsibility, information security, and records management.
Podravka Factory Achieves BRCGS Certification Following Audit
Podravka’s Vegeta, Soup, and Pasta Factory has successfully passed the BRCGS Food Safety audit, confirming that its product range meets the highest global standards for food safety and quality.
Few in Serbia Know About the Product Safety Alert System Nepro
Consumers in Serbia have little awareness of how to find out if products on the market are unsafe, even though the country has a functioning alert system.
Montenegro Opens Refund Call for Organic Certification and Control Costs
The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Water Management of Montenegro has announced a public call to refund costs related to control and certification in organic production for this year, with a total of 170,000 euros allocated.
North Macedonia Adopts National Version of ISO 37001 Anti-Bribery Standard
A new national standard, MKS ISO 37001:2025, has been published in North Macedonia to help organizations prevent, detect, and respond to bribery.
Bosnia and Herzegovina Invites Input on 2025–2027 Standardization Strategy
The Institute for Standardization of Bosnia and Herzegovina (ISBIH) has launched a public call for contributions to its Strategic Plan for the Adoption of Bosnian Standards for the period 2025–2027.
ISBIH Publishes Bulletin Featuring Net-Zero, Carbon Footprint, and Smart Grid Topics
The Institute for Standardization of Bosnia and Herzegovina (ISBIH) has released issue 4/2024 of its bulletin, Glasnik,
Croatian Standards Institute Forms Subcommittee on Quantum-Resistant Cybersecurity
The Croatian Standards Institute (HZN) has created a new subcommittee focused on quantum and quantum-resistant cybersecurity.
Serbia Submits Comments on ISO 17020 Draft Standard for Inspection Bodies
KS CASCO, Serbia’s national mirror committee on conformity assessment, has finalized its analysis and submitted comments on the Draft International Standard (DIS) version of ISO/IEC 17020, as reported on April 30.
Montenegro Must Prioritize Quality Policy To Join EU
Montenegro needs a clear national quality policy to support sustainable development and EU integration, said Janez Furlan, senior expert in quality infrastructure, in an interview with the Chamber of Economy of Montenegro.
Bosnia and Herzegovina Adds Climate Change Requirements to Key Management Standards
The Institute for Standardization of Bosnia and Herzegovina (ISBIH) has published amendments to the national versions of ISO 9001 and ISO 45001, introducing specific requirements related to climate change.
BAS ISO 21502:2025 Brings International Project Management Guidance to Bosnia and Herzegovina
The Institute for Standardization of Bosnia and Herzegovina (ISBIH) has adopted BAS ISO 21502:2025, providing guidance for managing projects across different types of organizations and helping teams meet their goals more effectively.Global News
ISO Annual Meeting 2025 Heads to Rwanda
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) Annual Meeting 2025 will take place from October 6 to 10 in Kigali, Rwanda,
IEC Survey Shows Global Citizens Demand Stronger Action on Renewable Energy
The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) has released a new study showing overwhelming public support for a more sustainable future,
EA Legal Opinion Confirms GLOBAC Must Amend Statutes for EU Compliance
A legal review commissioned by the European co-operation for Accreditation (EA) has concluded that the planned international body GLOBAC must amend its documents to comply with European Union law.
What to Expect With Revision of Benchmark Aerospace QM Standard as AS9100 Transitions to IA9100
The International Aerospace Quality Group (IAQG) is preparing the release of IA9100, the new quality management standard that will replace AS9100 for aviation, space, and defense.
ISO 27018 Updated to Strengthen Data Protection in Public Cloud Services
The new ISO/IEC 27018:2025 is the third edition of the guideline for protecting personally identifiable information (PII) in public cloud services where providers act as data processors.
OECD Endorses GOTS, Recognizing Its Growing Social Dimension
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has reviewed the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) Version 7.0,
IEC TS 60255-216-1 Standardizes Communication for Smart Grid Protection Devices
The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) has published a new standard that sets common rules for how protection devices in the power grid communicate digitally so they can work together reliably.
Addressing Biometric Fraud in Identity Documents With New ISO 20059
A new international standard, ISO/IEC 20059, has been launched to strengthen biometric systems against morphing attacks.
Global Report by Standards Australia and ISO Maps 1,122 Environmental Standards
Standards Australia and the ISO have launched the first edition of the Global Environmental Data Standards Mapping report,
International Young Professionals Gather in Germany for DKE Camp on Smart Cities
The DKE Young Professionals Camp 2025 brought together 18 young experts from 18 countries to explore how standards can foster innovation and sustainability, with smart cities as a central example.
IEEE SA Launches Interactive Platform for Popular Standards
The IEEE Standards Association (IEEE SA), which operates under the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), has launched the Interactive Standards (IS) platform.
