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Road Safety Standards Take Center Stage in Latest Issue of BDS Compass
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
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
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 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
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
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.
Call for Feedback on Changes to Bulgarian Yogurt Standard
Call for Feedback on Changes to Bulgarian Yogurt Standard
The Bulgarian Ministry of Agriculture and Food (MAF) has proposed changes to BDS 12:2024, the national standard for Bulgarian yogurt.
Türkiye, Lithuania and Croatia Join PEFC Forest Certification System
Türkiye, Lithuania and Croatia Join PEFC Forest Certification System
Türkiye, Lithuania and Croatia have each received official endorsement from the PEFC Alliance, opening the way for the expansion of PEFC-certified forest areas in all three countries.
ATS Earns CAF Certification for Advancing Public Sector Quality and Service Efficiency
ATS Earns CAF Certification for Advancing Public Sector Quality and Service Efficiency
The Accreditation Body of Serbia (ATS) has been awarded the Common Assessment Framework (CAF) certificate for its efforts to improve public sector performance through better management, transparency, and service delivery.
Serbia’s KS CASCO Reviews Draft of ISO 19011 Management Systems Auditing Standard
Serbia’s KS CASCO Reviews Draft of ISO 19011 Management Systems Auditing Standard
Serbia’s national mirror committee to ISO CASCO has reviewed the draft of ISO DIS 19011, Guidelines for Auditing Management Systems,
Montenegro’s ISME Hosts Open Week to Promote Standards
Montenegro’s ISME Hosts Open Week to Promote Standards
The Institute for Standardization of Montenegro (ISME) is marking 18 years of work with a week-long open house event titled “A Day for Standards. A Day for You.”
Third European Halal Congress in Sarajevo to Promote Global Exchange of Knowledge
Third European Halal Congress in Sarajevo to Promote Global Exchange of Knowledge
The third edition of the European Halal Congress will be held on June 16–17, 2025, at Hotel Hills in Sarajevo.

Global News

FSSC 22000 Version 7 Release Moved To May 2026
FSSC 22000 Version 7 Release Moved To May 2026
The Foundation for Food Safety Certification (FSSC) has delayed the launch of FSSC 22000 Version 7, with publication now expected in early May 2026.
FSC Launches Normative Newsfeed For Clearer Requirements Updates
FSC Launches Normative Newsfeed For Clearer Requirements Updates
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has introduced a new Normative Newsfeed to make updates to its requirements easier to track and understand.
OECD Report Links Standards To More Effective Regulation
OECD Report Links Standards To More Effective Regulation
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has released a report examining how governments can improve regulation by making better use of standards, measurement, and assurance systems, known as quality infrastructure (QI).
ISO 9000 Revision Reaches Final Draft Stage, Publication Expected In May 2026
ISO 9000 Revision Reaches Final Draft Stage, Publication Expected In May 2026
The revision of ISO 9000, the international standard that defines the basic concepts and vocabulary of quality management, has reached the Final Draft International Standard (FDIS) stage, the final step before publication.
ISO and IEC Form JTC 5 Committee on Digital Product Passport Standards
ISO and IEC Form JTC 5 Committee on Digital Product Passport Standards
A new international standards committee has been created to develop standards for digital product passports (DPPs), systems designed to share key product information across the entire lifecycle and improve transparency and circular economy practices.
Third Edition of ISO 22301 Business Continuity Standard Enters Development
Third Edition of ISO 22301 Business Continuity Standard Enters Development
The next revision of ISO 22301, the international standard for business continuity management systems (BCMS), has moved into development.
Global Accreditation Cooperation Incorporated Launches Website
Global Accreditation Cooperation Incorporated Launches Website
Global Accreditation Cooperation Incorporated has launched its new official website, providing a central online platform for the organization that became the single global body for international accreditation cooperation.
Cradle to Cradle Certified Version 5 Released With Stronger Focus On Measurable Product Requirements
Cradle to Cradle Certified Version 5 Released With Stronger Focus On Measurable Product Requirements
The Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute (C2CPII) has released Version 5 of the Cradle to Cradle Certified standard,
IEC 63372 Establishes Method For Measuring Carbon Footprint And Avoided Emissions In Electronics
IFAN Launches Podcast Highlighting Perspectives Of Standards Users
IFAN Launches Podcast Highlighting Perspectives Of Standards Users
The International Federation of Standards Users (IFAN), a global organization representing the interests of standards users, has launched a podcast aimed at sharing the experiences of organizations and professionals who use standards in their work.
ISO 25859 for Thermophilic Microorganisms in Dairy Under Development
ISO 25859 for Thermophilic Microorganisms in Dairy Under Development
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) is developing ISO 25859, a new international standard that will define how microorganisms that grow at high temperatures are counted in milk and dairy products.
ISO 14001 Final Draft Approved For Publication
ISO 14001 Final Draft Approved For Publication
The Final Draft International Standard (FDIS) of ISO 14001 has been approved, paving the way for publication in mid April.
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