HZN E-Glasilo 8/2025 Highlights Electric Vehicle Charging, Laser Safety and European Quality Infrastructure

The Croatian Standards Institute (HZN) has released the August edition of its e-Glasilo (8/2025) together with the Bulletin on normative documents.

Latest ISBIH Glasnik 2/25 Bulletin Brings News on Biorobots Inspired by Animals

The Institute for Standardization of Bosnia and Herzegovina (ISBIH) has released its Glasnik 2/25 Bulletin,

Bijelo Polje and Žabljak Earn BFC SEE Certification as Business Friendly Communities

Bijelo Polje and Žabljak in Montenegro have been awarded the prestigious Business Friendly Certificate in South East Europe (BFC SEE),

Serbia’s State Auditor Finds Security Failures in Social Insurance Registry

The State Audit Institution (DRI) has found that the Central Registry of Compulsory Social Insurance (CROSO) has not established a proper system for managing information security.

Banja Luka Retains Business Friendly City Status With BFC SEE Recertification

Banja Luka has officially been confirmed as a city with a favorable business environment.

Croatia Completes Transition as All Medical Laboratories Comply With Latest ISO 15189

All 17 accredited medical laboratories in Croatia have successfully demonstrated compliance with HRN EN ISO 15189:2022,

Institute for Standardization of Serbia Opens Public Consultation on Draft ISO/DIS 9001:2025

As stated in a release from the Institute for Standardization of Serbia (ISS),

First Revised FSC Risk Assessment Released for Romania

The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has released the first revised Risk Assessment for Romania, which became effective on August 28, 2025.

Public Consultation Launched for New Accreditation Law in Serbia

The Serbian Ministry of Economy has opened a public consultation on the Draft Law on Accreditation, running from August 6 to August 26, 2025.

Two Young Professionals From Serbia to Join 2025 IEC Workshop

Two young engineers from Serbia, Luka Ivanović and Marko Tajdić, will represent the country at the IEC Young Professionals Workshop in New Delhi from September 15 to 19.

Bosnia and Herzegovina Achieves Near-Total FSC Forest Certification

Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certification has reshaped Bosnia and Herzegovina’s forestry sector since it was first introduced as a pilot in 2006.

Bulgaria Joins Global FSC Network for Sustainable Forest Management

Bulgaria is now officially part of the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) global network, following the approval of the Sustainable Forests Association as an FSC network partner.

Sweden Introduces CBAM Accreditation for Emissions Verifiers, Reflecting Broader Global Shift in Climate Data Assurance

The Swedish Board for Accreditation and Conformity Assessment (SWEDAC) has introduced a new accreditation area for organizations verifying emissions data under the

Youth Leadership Program Opens Applications For 2026–2027 Environmental Cohort

Applications are now open for the third cohort of the Environmental Management Youth Leadership Group (YLG 3.0), an initiative of the International Organization for Standardization (ISO).

PEFC Opens Nominations For Forest Management Working Group Seats

The Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) is inviting nominations for its Sustainable Forest Management Working Group, with submissions open until April 22, 2026. 

"Global Standard" Opens Second Consultation On Responsible Textile Standard GRTS

Global Standard has opened a second public consultation on Draft 2 of the Global Responsible Textile Standard (GRTS),

DIN SPEC 14027 Establishes First Comprehensive Framework for Corporate Security

The German Institute for Standardization (DIN) has published DIN SPEC 14027,

GHG Protocol Begins Scope 3 Revision Tightening Data and Measurement Rules

The Greenhouse Gas Protocol (GHG Protocol) has launched a major revision of its Scope 3 standard,

ISO 17020 Third Edition Published With Risk-Based Approach

A new edition of ISO/IEC 17020 has been published, introducing updated requirements for inspection bodies and replacing the 2012 version after a technical revision.

ISO TS 20125-1 for Eco-Design of Digital Services Released

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) have published ISO/IEC TS 20125-1:2026,

ISO 19650 Parts 1 and 2 on Information Management in BIM Projects Open for Consultation

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has opened a public consultation on proposed changes to ISO 19650 Parts 1 and 2,

TIA Develops First Data Center Infrastructure Quality Standard DCE 9000

The Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA) is developing DCE 9000, the first quality management system (QMS) standard specifically designed for modern data center physical infrastructure, with publication and certification planned for 2027.

ISO 18969 Clinical Evaluation Standard Draft Advances Past Voting Stage

Voting on the Draft International Standard (DIS) for ISO 18969, Clinical evaluation of medical devices, closed on March 10, 2026, marking its progression to stage 40.60 within the International Organization for Standardization (ISO).

GLOBALG.A.P. Replaces Technical Committees With Five Working Groups and Names Members

Agraya has replaced GLOBALG.A.P. technical committees with five technical working groups (TWGs) and appointed members to each group, with up to 16 experts per group across five areas.