News Bosnia and Herzegovina


Selected News

Livanjski Sir Becomes First Origin Protected Product from Bosnia and Herzegovina in EU
Livanjski Sir Becomes First Origin Protected Product from Bosnia and Herzegovina in EU
Livanjski Sir has become the first product from the Balkans outside of EU-member countries to secure EU protection for its origin.
Serbia Hosts Event to Strengthen Digital Competence of Regional Accreditation Bodies
Serbia Hosts Event to Strengthen Digital Competence of Regional Accreditation Bodies
Serbia’s Chamber of Commerce recently hosted a two-day event aimed to boster the digital capabilities of regional accreditation bodies, focusing on adapting to new technologies.
Sarajevo Airport Leads Bosnia with ISO 27701 Privacy Certification
Sarajevo Airport Leads Bosnia with ISO 27701 Privacy Certification
Sarajevo International Airport has achieved ISO 27701 certification, becoming the first public company in Bosnia and Herzegovina to meet this standard for privacy information management.
Training on CE Marking Platform Prepares Western Balkans for EU Compliance
Training on CE Marking Platform Prepares Western Balkans for EU Compliance
A training session on the "CE Marking Platform" took place at the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Serbia.
Agreks and Agrostok Achieve Halal Certification
Agreks and Agrostok Achieve Halal Certification
Agreks d.o.o. and Agrostok d.o.o. have successfully completed the process to earn the Halal certification under the BAS 1049:2023 standard.
Sheep's Milk Cheese from Travnik Secures Certification, Awaits Official Protection
Sheep's Milk Cheese from Travnik Secures Certification, Awaits Official Protection
The certification process for the famous sheep's milk cheese from Travnik has been successfully completed, paving the way for its official protection as a geographically recognized product.
Playground Safety Standard Translation Accepted in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Playground Safety Standard Translation Accepted in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bosnia and Herzegovina has adopted the translation of a key safety standard for playground equipment.
Bosnia Published Translated European Guide on Sustainable Business Reporting
Bosnia Published Translated European Guide on Sustainable Business Reporting
The Institute for Standardization of Bosnia and Herzegovina (ISBIH) has published the translation of the CEN-CENELEC ESG (environmental, social, and governance) guide.
Bosnia Adopts New Standard for Managing Collaborative Business Relationships
Bosnia Adopts New Standard for Managing Collaborative Business Relationships
The Institute for Standardization of Bosnia and Herzegovina (ISBIH) has adopted a new standard for managing collaborative business relationships by the method of translation.
AlivitPharm successfully passed the GMP audit
AlivitPharm successfully passed the GMP audit
AlivitPharm, a company based in Ljubinje, B&H, successfully completed a Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) audit.
Postal Traffic Standards and Quality Discussed at Sarajevo Conference
Postal Traffic Standards and Quality Discussed at Sarajevo Conference
A conference titled “Standardization and Quality in Postal Traffic” was held in Sarajevo on September 12 2024.
Gatački Kajmak Earns Protected Designation of Origin Status
Gatački Kajmak Earns Protected Designation of Origin Status
The famous "Gatački kajmak from mješina", a creamy dairy delight from Bosnia and Herzegovina, has officially earned the prestigious Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) status.

Global News

Global ACI Introduced: IAF and ILAC Successor Presents New Identity
Global ACI Introduced: IAF and ILAC Successor Presents New Identity
A new international accreditation body, Global Accreditation Cooperation Incorporated, has introduced a new identity as Global ACI, including a logo and communication channels after starting operations on January 1, 2026.
ISO 17067 Revision Expands Conformity Assessment Schemes
ISO 17067 Revision Expands Conformity Assessment Schemes
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) Committee on Conformity Assessment (CASCO) is revising ISO/IEC 17067 to expand its scope from product certification to a broader framework for conformity assessment schemes.
ISO Establishes Working Group on Environmental and Social Impact Data in Agrifood Systems
ISO Establishes Working Group on Environmental and Social Impact Data in Agrifood Systems
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has set up a new working group under ISO/TC 347 to develop a standardized way to record and share data on environmental and social impacts across agrifood supply chains.
European AI Standard for Computer Vision prEN 18281 Enters Public Enquiry
European AI Standard for Computer Vision prEN 18281 Enters Public Enquiry
A European draft standard, prEN 18281, for evaluating AI systems that analyze images and video has entered public enquiry, setting out how such systems should be assessed as part of the broader framework supporting the EU AI Act.
Work Begins on IEC 60601-1 Medical Electrical Equipment Safety Standard Update
Work Begins on IEC 60601-1 Medical Electrical Equipment Safety Standard Update
The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) has begun work on updating IEC 60601-1, the core standard for the safety and essential performance of medical electrical equipment.
ISSB Proposes Updates to Three SASB Standards, Refining Sustainability Reporting in Agriculture, Food and Power
ISSB Proposes Updates to Three SASB Standards, Refining Sustainability Reporting in Agriculture, Food and Power
The International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) has issued a consultation on proposed amendments to three Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) Standards to support alignment with IFRS S1 and IFRS S2,
FSC Proposes New Approach To Intact Forest Landscapes Protection
FSC Proposes New Approach To Intact Forest Landscapes Protection
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has launched two public consultations on draft Advice Notes to strengthen how Intact Forest Landscapes (IFLs) are managed and protected.
VDA Releases Automotive SPICE Yellow Volume 3rd Revised Edition for Public Review
VDA Releases Automotive SPICE Yellow Volume 3rd Revised Edition for Public Review
The German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA) Quality Management Center (QMC) has released the Automotive SPICE Yellow Volume 3rd revised edition, opening a public feedback period until May 12, 2026.
Technical Guides Explain 2026 Updates to ISO 9001 and ISO 14001
Technical Guides Explain 2026 Updates to ISO 9001 and ISO 14001
Global certification body Bureau Veritas has released two technical guides on the revised versions of ISO 9001 and ISO 14001,
VDA 20 Guide on AI in Quality Management Opens for Feedback
VDA 20 Guide on AI in Quality Management Opens for Feedback
The German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA) has released VDA 20 – AI in Quality Management as a draft document and opened it for public feedback until June 30, 2026,
ISO 14155 on Clinical Investigations of Medical Devices in Humans Updated
ISO 14155 on Clinical Investigations of Medical Devices in Humans Updated
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published ISO 14155:2026, updating the global Good Clinical Practice standard for clinical investigations of medical devices in human subjects.
ISO 17024 Third Edition Published: Updated Rules For Certification Of Persons
ISO 17024 Third Edition Published: Updated Rules For Certification Of Persons
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) have published the third edition of ISO/IEC 17024,
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