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.

First 27 Montenegro Quality Certificates Awarded to Tourism Businesses

The National Tourism Organization of Montenegro (NTO CG), in collaboration with the Ministry of Tourism, has awarded the first Montenegro Quality certificates to 27 tourism businesses.

Montenegro Invites Applications for First-Ever Tourism Quality Label

The National Tourism Organization of Montenegro (NTO CG) has launched its inaugural quality label, "Montenegro Quality" (MQ), inviting applications from businesses in tourism, hospitality, and related sectors.

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.

Training on CE Marking Platform Prepares Western Balkans for EU Compliance

A training session on the "CE Marking Platform" took place at the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Serbia.

Montenegro Hosts Roundtable on Medical Laboratory Accreditation

The Accreditation Body of Montenegro (ATCG) hosted a roundtable focused on the role and significance of medical laboratory accreditation.

Montenegro Establishes National Technical Committee for Postal Services Standardization

Montenegro is set to enhance its postal services by establishing a National Technical Committee focused on standardization in this sector.

Montenegro Hosts Training for Medical Laboratory Accreditation

ATCG held a four-day training session on medical laboratory accreditation per EN ISO 15189:2022 from September 23-26, 2024.

As ISO 45001 Revision Advances, New Guidelines on Climate Risks and Leadership Are Being Developed

The ISO 45001 standard for workplace health and safety is undergoing revision, set for publication in March 2027.

Global Revision of ISO 14001 Enters Final Phase of Public Consultation

The global revision of ISO 14001, the world’s most widely used environmental management standard, has entered its final phase of public consultation.

First International Standard for Safe Wireless Power Transfer Published by IEC and IEEE

The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) and the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) have jointly published IEC/IEEE 63184:2025, the first global standard to assess human exposure to electromagnetic fields (EMF) from wireless power transfer (WPT) systems.

ASC to Replace 12 Species-Specific Frameworks with New Unified Farm Standard

The Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) has merged its twelve species-specific standards into a single ASC Farm Standard.

BRCGS Opens Public Consultation for Consumer Products Issue 4

BRCGS has launched a public consultation to revise its Global Standard Consumer Products Issue 4, aiming to gather input from across the industry to improve the standard’s relevance and effectiveness.

GFSI Issues Call for Expert Auditors to Join Phase 2 of Development Effort

The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) has issued an extended call for highly experienced auditors to join the second phase of its Auditor Training and Professional Development (ATPD) governance initiative.

JETI Publishes Key Reports on Metaverse and Intelligent Computing

JETI, the dedicated ISO/IEC advisory group specialized in emerging technologies, has released two reports, focusing respectively on the Metaverse and Intelligent Computing.

As EU Faces US Tariff Risks, Quality Infrastructure Strengthens Economic Integration

An analysis by the Accredia Observatory highlights the risk of new US tariffs on European imports and emphasizes the crucial role of Quality Infrastructure (QI) in safeguarding Europe's integrated economy.

ISO Approves Plan to Develop 56012 Innovation Ecosystem Management Standard

ISO has approved a New Work Item Proposal (NWIP) to develop ISO 56012, a guidance standard on innovation ecosystem management.

Germany Declines to Join New Global Accreditation Organization GLOBAC

On February 26, 2025, the German Accreditation Advisory Board advised the Federal Government that Germany, through its national accreditation body (DAkkS), should not join the newly established Global Accreditation Cooperation (GLOBAC).

BRCGS Releases Module 11 to Align Packaging Standards with tms/HAVI Requirements

BRCGS has introduced Module 11 for its Packaging Materials Issue 7 Standard, developed in partnership with tms/HAVI.

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.