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Hamburg Standard Aims to Cut Housing Construction Costs by Rethinking Rules
The German city of Hamburg is introducing the Hamburg Standard to make housing more affordable by streamlining planning, allowing flexible use of rules, and accelerating permit processes.
CSRD Timeline Postponed as Voluntary Sustainability Efforts Gain Ground
The European Union has officially postponed key Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) deadlines for most companies, allowing additional time to strengthen environmental, social, and governance commitments.
Miren Kras Among Top 100 Global Green Destinations for 2024
Miren Kras has been recognized as one of the world’s Top 100 destinations for sustainable tourism in 2024.
iQwood Wins Slovenia’s Top Environmental Quality Mark for Construction
The 2025 Environmental Quality Mark in Construction (Znak kakovosti v graditeljstvu – ZKG) has been awarded to iQwood for its adhesive-free wooden building elements.
Few in Serbia Know About the Product Safety Alert System Nepro
Consumers in Serbia have little awareness of how to find out if products on the market are unsafe, even though the country has a functioning alert system.
Montenegro Opens Refund Call for Organic Certification and Control Costs
The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Water Management of Montenegro has announced a public call to refund costs related to control and certification in organic production for this year, with a total of 170,000 euros allocated.
North Macedonia Adopts National Version of ISO 37001 Anti-Bribery Standard
A new national standard, MKS ISO 37001:2025, has been published in North Macedonia to help organizations prevent, detect, and respond to bribery.
Bosnia and Herzegovina Invites Input on 2025–2027 Standardization Strategy
The Institute for Standardization of Bosnia and Herzegovina (ISBIH) has launched a public call for contributions to its Strategic Plan for the Adoption of Bosnian Standards for the period 2025–2027.
ISBIH Publishes Bulletin Featuring Net-Zero, Carbon Footprint, and Smart Grid Topics
The Institute for Standardization of Bosnia and Herzegovina (ISBIH) has released issue 4/2024 of its bulletin, Glasnik,
Croatian Standards Institute Forms Subcommittee on Quantum-Resistant Cybersecurity
The Croatian Standards Institute (HZN) has created a new subcommittee focused on quantum and quantum-resistant cybersecurity.
Serbia Submits Comments on ISO 17020 Draft Standard for Inspection Bodies
KS CASCO, Serbia’s national mirror committee on conformity assessment, has finalized its analysis and submitted comments on the Draft International Standard (DIS) version of ISO/IEC 17020, as reported on April 30.
NEN Considers Withdrawing Dairy Contamination Standard Due to Limited Use in Industry
The Dutch Standardization Institute NEN is consulting stakeholders on the possible withdrawal of NEN 6820, a national standard for detecting unwanted contamination in long-life liquid milk products.Global News

Launch of Global Standards Consultation on PNT (Positioning, Navigation, and Timing)
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) is inviting experts worldwide to participate in an open consultation on Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) services.
First Global Standard for Child-Friendly Services for Victims of Violence Released by ISO
In a historic move, the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has introduced WA 49:2025, the first international guidelines for child-friendly services aimed at supporting victims of violence.
ISO Develops Two Standards for eDNA Analysis in Aquatic Life Research
ISO is developing two international standards to improve the reliability of environmental DNA (eDNA) techniques used to study aquatic life and assess water quality.
Renault Group Updates Quality Requirements for IATF 16949
Renault Group has updated its Customer-Specific Requirements (CSRs) for IATF 16949:2016, effective March 14, 2025.
BRCGS Invites Experts to Join Technical Working Group for Consumer Products Issue 5
BRCGS is calling for industry professionals to join its Technical Working Group (TWG) to help revise the Consumer Products Standard, currently at Issue 4, which was launched in 2016.
FSSC 22000 Certification Body Applications Paused Due to High Demand
The Foundation FSSC has announced a 12-month pause on new applications from Certification Bodies (CBs) for the FSSC 22000 Scheme, effective from March 14, 2025, to March 14, 2026.
UNECE Recommendations Aim to Enhance Conformity Data Exchange and Product Transparency
The United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) has released two significant documents that could shape global trade and sustainability frameworks.
ISO 37001 Updated to Strengthen Anti-Bribery Efforts Worldwide
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has released ISO 37001:2025, an updated anti-bribery management system standard aimed at strengthening integrity, ethical leadership, and governance in organizations worldwide.
GLOBALG.A.P. to Meet All Three Pillars of FSI "Basket of Standards" for Flowers Soon
In 2025, GLOBALG.A.P. will align its solutions with all three pillars of the Floriculture Sustainability Initiative's (FSI) "Basket of Standards", enhancing responsible sourcing in the floriculture sector.
ISO 27028 Expected in 2025: New Framework for Tailoring Security Attributes
ISO is currently developing ISO 27028, a guideline on attributes aligned with ISO/IEC 27002:2022.
FSSC Launches Resource Library for Social Sustainability Consultants
Foundation FSSC has launched the FSSC 24000 Consultants Resource Library to support consultants specializing in the social component of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) management.