Montenegro Opens Two Public Consultations in Early 2026

The Institute for Standardization of Montenegro (ISME) has opened two public consultations in January 2026,

Education and Research in Focus at 10th Balkan Standardization Conference in Timisoara

The 10th Balkan Conference on Standardization, organized by the Romanian Standards Association (ASRO) was held in

Bijelo Polje and Žabljak Earn BFC SEE Certification as Business Friendly Communities

Bijelo Polje and Žabljak in Montenegro have been awarded the prestigious Business Friendly Certificate in South East Europe (BFC SEE),

Montenegro’s ISME Hosts Open Week to Promote Standards

The Institute for Standardization of Montenegro (ISME) is marking 18 years of work with a week-long open house event titled “A Day for Standards. A Day for You.”

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.

Montenegro Must Prioritize Quality Policy To Join EU

Montenegro needs a clear national quality policy to support sustainable development and EU integration, said Janez Furlan, senior expert in quality infrastructure, in an interview with the Chamber of Economy of Montenegro.

Montenegro Adopts ISO 20022 to Modernize Payment Data Exchange

The Central Bank of Montenegro (CBCG) has officially switched to ISO 20022, replacing the older SWIFT MT system for international financial transactions.

Montenegro Launches Two Public Consultations on Nearly 500 Standards

The Institute for Standardization of Montenegro (ISME) has opened two new public consultations covering a total of 492 standards and related documents.

BioLab Tehnopolis Providing 200 Free Soil Analyses for Farmers in Montenegro

BioLab Tehnopolis is providing 200 free agrochemical soil analyses for farmers in Montenegro throughout 2025, with 57 already completed.

Montenegro’s National Information Security Law in Focus at Expert Panel

The Institute for Standardization of Montenegro (ISME) is organizing a panel discussion titled "Information Security Law Through the Lens of the NIS2 Directive and Standard 27001", examining how the law aligns with relevant EU regulations and ISO standards..

ISME to Host Panel on Standards and Eco-Friendly Packaging in Podgorica

The Institute for Standardization of Montenegro (ISME) is organizing a panel discussion titled "From Standards to Eco-Friendly Packaging" on February 27 at Hotel Podgorica.

ISME Hosts Panel on Role of ISO 45003 in Promoting Workplace Mental Health

The Institute for Standardization of Montenegro (ISME) will host a panel discussion on the role of MEST ISO 45003 in promoting mental health at work.

ISO Launches ISO 14092 Climate Adaptation Planning Standard For Local Governments And Communities

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published ISO 14092:2026, a new International Standard that sets clear requirements and guidance for climate change adaptation planning by local governments and communities.

ISO 9002 Revision: Second Working Draft Completed

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has completed the second Working Draft of its ISO 9002 revision, marking further progress in updating the guidance to reflect changes in ISO 9001.

FSSC 22000 Version 7 Nears Release with Major Food Safety Updates

FSSC 22000, a global food safety certification scheme developed by the Foundation FSSC, is moving toward Version 7, a major update that will reshape how food businesses manage safety, align with new global requirements, and prepare for future industry demands.

ISO 45001 Second Committee Draft Version Highlights Safety Culture and Workplace Wellbeing

The revision of ISO 45001 has advanced with the publication of the second version of the first Committee Draft, maintaining the standard at the Committee Draft stage and reflecting feedback from the first international enquiry.

ISO 23662 on Vegetarian and Vegan Foods Enters Periodic Review

ISO 23662:2021, the international standard that defines criteria for vegetarian and vegan foods, has entered its periodic review phase, giving stakeholders the opportunity to decide whether it should remain unchanged or be revised.

PEFC Circular Materials Task Force Established, Experts and Stakeholders Invited to Apply

The Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) has established its PEFC Circular Materials Task Force and is inviting nominations for membership by March 18, 2026.

ASTM Develops WK91420 Guide for Artificial Intelligence in HR

ASTM International is developing a new guide, WK91420, to set clearer standards for artificial intelligence (AI) in recruitment and hiring, aimed at reducing bias and improving fairness.

ISO 9001 Revision Advances After Review of 1,700 DIS Comments

The revision of ISO 9001 has moved into a decisive stage, with international experts completing the review of comments on the Draft International Standard (DIS) and confirming that the new edition is on track for publication in September 2026.

ISO Launches ISO 14019 Series With New Standards Supporting Validation and Verification of Sustainability Information

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published the first three standards launching the ISO 14019 series,

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.