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Serbia Preparing National Version of ISO 10009 Standard for Quality Tools
Serbia has begun the process of adopting ISO 10009:2024, a standard that provides guidance on selecting and using tools within a quality management system.
NIS 2 Compliance Projects Spread Across Croatia
In recent months, a growing number of organizations across Croatia have started projects to align with the NIS 2 Directive and the national Cybersecurity Act, aiming to improve cyber resilience and business continuity.
Final Technical Discussions on C++26 Programming Language Standard Held in Sofia
The June 16–21 meeting of ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 22’s WG 21 working group was held in Sofia,
Croatian Standards Institute Celebrates 20 Years of Advancing Quality and Safety
The Croatian Standards Institute (HZN) marked its 20th anniversary on July 1, celebrating two decades of strengthening Croatia’s quality infrastructure and contributing to national and international standardization.
Serbia Releases Three New Standards for Conformity Assessment and Asset Management
The Institute for Standardization of Serbia (ISS) published three Serbian-language standards on June 30.
Latest ISS Bulletin Focuses on Small Business Standards and Cybersecurity
The Institute for Standardization of Serbia (ISS) has released the latest issue of its quarterly bulletin Standardizacija (Standardization),
Road Safety Standards Take Center Stage in Latest Issue of BDS Compass
The latest issue of BDS Compass, published by the Bulgarian Institute for Standardization (BDS),
Bosnia and Herzegovina Adopts ISO 42001 for Managing Artificial Intelligence
The Institute for Standardization of Bosnia and Herzegovina (ISBIH) has officially adopted ISO/IEC 42001:2023 as a national standard under the designation BAS ISO/IEC 42001:2025.
ATS Completes First Assessment of Greenhouse Gas Verifiers
The Accreditation Body of Serbia (ATS) has carried out its first-ever assessment of a body applying for verification of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reports.
Mercata VT Becomes First in Serbia Verified to ISO 14064-1 for Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Mercata VT has become the first company in Serbia to be verified under ISO 14064-1, the international standard for quantifying and managing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
Front Label Warning Required for Dairy Substitutes in Serbia
Serbia will require all dairy products that use palm oil or other vegetable oils instead of milk fat to display a front-of-pack warning label.
Help Shape the 2026 National Standards Plan in Serbia
The Institute for Standardization of Serbia (ISS) has launched the process of developing the 2026 Plan for Adoption of Serbian Standards and Related Documents.Global News
PEFC Circular Materials Task Force Established, Experts and Stakeholders Invited to Apply
The Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) has established its PEFC Circular Materials Task Force and is inviting nominations for membership by March 18, 2026.
ASTM Develops WK91420 Guide for Artificial Intelligence in HR
ASTM International is developing a new guide, WK91420, to set clearer standards for artificial intelligence (AI) in recruitment and hiring, aimed at reducing bias and improving fairness.
ISO 9001 Revision Advances After Review of 1,700 DIS Comments
The revision of ISO 9001 has moved into a decisive stage, with international experts completing the review of comments on the Draft International Standard (DIS) and confirming that the new edition is on track for publication in September 2026.
ISO Launches ISO 14019 Series With New Standards Supporting Validation and Verification of Sustainability Information
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published the first three standards launching the ISO 14019 series,
ISO 18060 Sets Global Rules to Measure Tourism Environmental and Social Impact
ISO 18060, a newly published international standard from January 2026, sets out a global framework to help tourism organizations measure their environmental, social, human, and economic impacts in a consistent and comparable way.
IFS Introduces Local Check to Support Small-Scale Food Producers
International Featured Standards (IFS) has introduced IFS Local, a new annual standalone food safety check designed to help small-scale and artisanal food producers demonstrate
FSC Releases Revised Trademark Standard and Starts Rollout for Certificate Holders
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has released a revised trademark standard and has started rolling out guidance and support materials to help organizations transition to the updated requirements.
ISO 22095 Parts 2 And 3 Define Rules For Material Tracking Chain Of Custody Models
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published ISO 22095-2 and ISO 22095-3, two new international standards that
CSR Labels and ISO 26000 Linked to Improved Business Performance
A new international study by Responsibility Europe finds that organizations using recognized CSR (corporate social responsibility) labels outperform others economically and organizationally, confirming the growing importance of CSR frameworks and ISO 26000 worldwide.
Work Begins on Two Agrifood Data System Standards
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has started work on two new international standards for agrifood data systems through ISO/TC 347, focused on crop data definitions and data exchange in greenhouse production.
ISO 17024 Enters Final Publication Stage
The revision of ISO/IEC 17024, the international standard that sets requirements for bodies certifying persons, has entered its final publication stage, with release expected in March 2026.
