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Papuk Nature Park Introduces Guidelines for “100% Papuk” Logo to Promote Heritage and Sustainability
Papuk Nature Park has released a rulebook detailing the conditions for using the “100% Papuk” logo, promoting sustainable practices, quality, and cultural heritage.
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.
Fishing Vessel Waste Management Standard Under Review in Norway with Industry Input
"Standard Norway" is in the process of reviewing the NS-ISO 5020 waste management standard for fishing vessels to determine how suitable it is for the industry.
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.
New Editions of HZN e-Bulletin and Catalog for Normative Documents Released by Croatian Standards Institute
The Croatian Standards Institute (HZN) has released the latest editions of its HZN e-Bulletin and Catalog for Normative Documents, featuring recent developments in national and international standards.
MTU Maintenance Serbia Earns Five Certifications
MTU Maintenance Serbia was successfully certified for standards EN 9110, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and ISO 50001.
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.
Portugal’s Accreditation Body IPAC Passes Mandatory Peer Review, Retains Key Accreditations
IPAC, Portugal’s National Accreditation Body, has successfully passed a peer review mandated by European Accreditation (EA).
SASO’s Eighth Standards Forum Explores Advanced Technologies and Sustainable Transport
The Saudi Standards, Metrology, and Quality Organization (SASO) held its Eighth Standards Forum in Riyadh in celebration of World Standards Day.
Norway Adopts International Standards for Life Cycle Processes in Systems
The Norwegian Electrotechnical Committee (NEK) has launched NEK 288, a new standard collection providing a structured framework for life cycle processes in systems and software engineering.
Sweden Sets New Requirements for Electricity Meters Used in Origin Guarantees
Starting January 1, 2025, all new electricity meters installed to verify guarantees of origin (source of electricity) must meet SWEDAC’s updated regulatory standards.Global News
BRCGS Publishes Packaging Materials Issue 7
BRCGS has released Issue 7 of its Global Standard for Packaging Materials, along with a Key Changes document, now available on their website and Participate platform.
ISO 45001 Revision Commences
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has initiated the revision of ISO 45001, the standard for occupational health and safety management systems.
ISO 22336 Provides New Guidelines for Organizational Resilience
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published ISO 22336, offering guidelines for organizations to create resilience policies and strategies.
Three New Life Cycle Assessment Standards Released by ISO
Three new ISO standards focused on life cycle assessment (LCA) have been published.
2025 World Expo in Japan Secures Certification for Integrating Sustainability in Event Planning
The Japan Association for the 2025 World Expo, the organizer of the event, has achieved ISO 20121 certification, a globally recognized standard for sustainable event management.
Fingerprinting Standard Updated as Biometrics Expand Globally
The ISO/IEC 29794-4 standard for finger image quality has been updated to ensure that biometric data remains relevant in today’s environment.
ILAC and IAF Merge to Form GLOBAC, Aiming to Harmonize Global Accreditation
On October 9th, the International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC) and the International Accreditation Forum (IAF) officially merged to create a new global accreditation body called GLOBAC.
Swiss Expert Interviewed on Transition to New Global Standard for Machinery Safety
ISO 13849, an international standard for the safety of machine control systems, is being updated to its new version, ISO 13849-1:2023.
Global Standardization Bodies Combine New Proposals in One Place for Easier Access
Three global standardization bodies, ISO, ITU-T, and IEC, have brought their latest Joint standard proposals together in one place.
World Standards Day 2024 Celebrates Shared Vision for a Better World
On October 14th, the global community will celebrate World Standards Day, highlighting the role of international standards in creating a connected, secure, and sustainable world.
GLOBALG.A.P. Primary Farm Assurance Version 6 Published with Six-Month Transition Period
The new version 6 of the Primary Farm Assurance (PFA) program by GLOBALG.A.P. was published on 11 September 2024 and will replace the previous version on 1 March 2025.
