GLOBALG.A.P. Issues New GRASP Guidelines for Italy

GLOBALG.A.P. has released the Italian National Interpretation Guidelines (NIGs) for the GRASP Add-On version 2, aligning the requirements with applicable Italian legislation.

Bosnian Representatives Participate in 10th World Halal Summit

Bosnia and Herzegovina’s representatives participated in the 10th World Halal Summit in Istanbul.

Selected Strong Spirit Producers in Vojvodina Certified for Quality Standards

The certification body Pancert awarded certificates to 10 strong spirits producers in Vojvodina (province in Republic of Serbia) as a part of the project Certification and Standardization of Strong Spirits Producers.

Republic of Srpska Updates Organic Production Law to Align With EU Standards

The Government of the Republic of Srpska has adopted a draft law on organic production, aligning it with the EU's new regulations on organic production and labeling.

Sustainability Report Analyzes Italian Geographical Food Indications

The Qualivita Foundation has released the pioneering PDO Sustainability Report, analyzing sustainability in Italian geographical food indications.

Standard Norway Launches Committee for Data and Digitization in Agriculture

Standard Norway established a new national standardization committee in September to support the development of data-driven agrifood systems.

Pereira Seafood Products Achieves Top IFS Food Certification for 8th Year

Pereira Productos del Mar (Pereira Seafood Products) has earned the top mark of "Higher Level" in IFS Food certification for the 8th consecutive year, achieving a score of 96.22% this year.

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.

Selected Quality – Slovenia Label Promotes Local, Premium Agriculture Products

The Selected Quality – Slovenia label assures consumers that agricultural products and foodstuffs are grown and processed in Slovenia, supporting local producers and preserving Slovenian agriculture.

Heineken Serbia Earns European Certification as Socially Responsible Employer

Heineken Serbia has become the first company in the country to receive the European-recognized "Socially Responsible Employer" umbrella certificate.

Madig Mrežnica Achieves GLOBALG.A.P. IFA v6 Certification for Sustainable Cabbage Production

Croatian sauerkraut producer Madig Mrežnica d.o.o., known for its cabbage sourced from controlled agricultural areas, has earned the GLOBALG.A.P. IFA v6 Smart certification.

NEN Seeks Stakeholders for New International Biodiversity Standard in Food Industry

The Netherlands Standardization Institute (NEN) is inviting stakeholders to help shape a new ISO standard focused on biodiversity practices within the food industry.

ISO 18060 Sets Global Rules to Measure Tourism Environmental and Social Impact

ISO 18060, a newly published international standard from January 2026, sets out a global framework to help tourism organizations measure their environmental, social, human, and economic impacts in a consistent and comparable way.

IFS Introduces Local Check to Support Small-Scale Food Producers

International Featured Standards (IFS) has introduced IFS Local, a new annual standalone food safety check designed to help small-scale and artisanal food producers demonstrate

FSC Releases Revised Trademark Standard and Starts Rollout for Certificate Holders

The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has released a revised trademark standard and has started rolling out guidance and support materials to help organizations transition to the updated requirements.

ISO 22095 Parts 2 And 3 Define Rules For Material Tracking Chain Of Custody Models

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published ISO 22095-2 and ISO 22095-3, two new international standards that

CSR Labels and ISO 26000 Linked to Improved Business Performance

A new international study by Responsibility Europe finds that organizations using recognized CSR (corporate social responsibility) labels outperform others economically and organizationally, confirming the growing importance of CSR frameworks and ISO 26000 worldwide.

Work Begins on Two Agrifood Data System Standards

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has started work on two new international standards for agrifood data systems through ISO/TC 347, focused on crop data definitions and data exchange in greenhouse production.

ISO 17024 Enters Final Publication Stage

The revision of ISO/IEC 17024, the international standard that sets requirements for bodies certifying persons, has entered its final publication stage, with release expected in March 2026.

MDSAP Updates Audit Approach Toward Risk-Based Assessments

The Medical Device Single Audit Program (MDSAP) has updated its audit approach, marking a notable shift in how medical device manufacturers are evaluated across participating regulatory jurisdictions.

AIAG–VDA Release Harmonized SPC Yellow Volume for Automotive Industry

The Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG) and the German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA) have released a joint Statistical Process Control (SPC) Manual. 

IAF Adds ISO 14067 Product Carbon Footprint To Its Multilateral Recognition Arrangement

The International Accreditation Forum (IAF) has decided to include ISO 14067 in its Multilateral Recognition Arrangement (IAF MLA), extending mutual recognition to

BRCGS Publishes FAQ For Packaging Materials Issue 7

BRCGS has released a new frequently asked questions (FAQ) document to support the implementation of the Global Standard Packaging Materials Issue 7.

GLOBALG.A.P. IFA Version 6 Audits Now Available for Combinable Crops and Plant Propagation Material

GLOBALG.A.P. has confirmed that audits are now available under Integrated Farm Assurance (IFA) version 6 for combinable crops and plant propagation material, two product categories within the IFA certification framework.