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Slovenia Launches New Tender for Connecting Farms and Buyers of Organic Products
The Slovenian Ministry of Agriculture has announced a EUR 2.3 million tender aimed at supporting partnerships between organic farms and buyers such as restaurateurs, caterers, and shops.
AlivitPharm successfully passed the GMP audit
AlivitPharm, a company based in Ljubinje, B&H, successfully completed a Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) audit.
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.
Bosnia and Herzegovina Developing National Food Safety Guidelines for GLOBALG.A.P. Standards
Bosnia’s National Technical Working Group (NTWG) is working to create National Interpretative Guidelines (NIG) for GLOBALG.A.P. standards and add-ons.
Safe Food Australia Guide Covers All Aspects of Food Safety
Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) has published Safe Food Australia: A Guide to the Food Safety Standards,
EDQM Updates Guidelines for Food Contact Metals and Alloys
The European Directorate for the Quality of Medicines & HealthCare (EDQM) has revised its 2013 guidelines on metals and alloys used in food contact materials.
Herzegovinian Extra Virgin Olive Oil Gains PDO Status
Herzegovina’s extra virgin olive oil has officially received Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) status.
Oleificio Zucchi Becomes First Company to Achieve 'Made Green in Italy' Certification
Oleificio Zucchi has made history as the first company to receive the "Made Green in Italy" voluntary certification for its olive oil.
Brazil Launches New Food Safety Management Systems Guide
Brazil has stepped up its commitment to food safety with the release of a new guide for Food Safety Management Systems (FSMS) based on ISO 22000.
New Food Standards in Serbia Target Harmful Contaminants
Serbia has introduced new food quality standards, based on the rulebook published on August 30,
BRCGS Food Safety Issue 9 Earns GFSI Benchmark Recognition
BRCGS Food Safety Issue 9 has officially been recognized under
New Version of IFS Broker 3.2 Released in 2024
The International Featured Standards (IFS) rolled out version 3.2 of the IFS Broker in February 2024, making it a must-know update for food brokers, agents, and importers.Global News
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) has published IEC 63372,
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
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.
