Preparations for 2025 Best EASC Standardizer Award Begin with First Meeting

On February 12, 2025, the Euro-Asian Council for Standardization (EASC) commenced preparations for the "Best EASC Standardizer" award.

BSI Awards First Kitemark Certifications for Service Excellence

London Luton Airport, Balmoral Tanks, and Lex Autolease have become the first organizations to achieve the British Standards Institution (BSI) Kitemark for Service Excellence, introduced a year ago.

Tropic Ribarstvo Leads Balkans With ASC Farm and ASC CoC Certifications for Trout Farming

Tropic Ribarstvo, a leading trout producer and processor in Bosnia and Herzegovina, has become the first company in the Balkans to obtain the prestigious ASC Farm and ASC CoC (Chain of Custody) certifications.

EU's Competitiveness Compass Underscores Standards’ Role in Global Trade

The European Commission has unveiled the European Union Competitiveness Compass, emphasizing the strategic importance of standards in boosting Europe's role in international trade.

Public Consultation Opens for European Standard on Factory Sustainability

A draft European standard for assessing factory sustainability is now open for public consultation until March 10.

Slovenia Hosts Free Seminar on Standards for Importers and Businesses

The Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST) invites entrepreneurs to a free seminar on "The Importance of Standards for Businesses," scheduled for Thursday, March 20, 2025, at 10 a.m.

Herbos Nature Earns Halal Certification for 37 New Products

Herbos Nature, a family business from Sarajevo known for its fruit spreads and fillings, has successfully obtained halal certification for 37 newly launched products.

CEN and CENELEC Outline Strategic Role of Standardization in FP10 Position Paper

CEN and CENELEC have released a Position Paper on the future European Research & Innovation Framework Programme (FP10), highlighting the role of standardization in boosting Europe's research and innovation (R&I) landscape.

34th Serbian Quality Week Scheduled for March 2025 in Belgrade

The 34th edition of Quality Week will take place on March 6–7 at the Serbian Chamber of Commerce in Belgrade.

Serbia Adopts Guidelines for United Nations Sustainable Development Goals

KS CASCO has adopted the document ISO/UNDP PAS 53002:2024 Guidelines for Contributing to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals in Serbian.

UKAS Launches Pilot Accreditation for ISO 42001 AI Management Systems Certification

The United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) has initiated a pilot program to accredit certification bodies for Artificial Intelligence Management Systems (AIMS) based on the ISO/IEC 42001:2023 standard.

Scotland Issues New Food Shelf-Life Rules to Ensure Safety and Clear Labeling

Food Standards Scotland has issued updated guidance on setting and validating food product shelf-life, emphasizing the need for scientific validation.