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.

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.

ISO/IEC 27017:2026 Updates Information Security Controls for Cloud Services

ISO and IEC have published ISO/IEC 27017:2026, an updated international standard providing guidance on information security controls for cloud services.

ISO Seeks Feedback on Draft ISO 56011 for Innovation Management Competencies

ISO/DIS 56011, a draft international standard outlining the knowledge, skills, and behaviors needed to manage innovation effectively, is now open for feedback.

ISO Publishes New Guide on Education About Standardization Around the World

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published Education about Standardization: Perspectives and Practices (PUB100508), a new guide exploring how standards are being integrated into education systems worldwide.

ISO/IEC 9837:2026 Establishes Common Concepts for Systems Resilience

ISO/IEC 9837:2026, a new international standard on systems resilience, provides a common basis for understanding how systems can withstand disruptions, adapt to adverse conditions, and recover from failures.

2026 Deming Prize Winners Announced

The Deming Prize Committee announced the 2026 winners on October 6, recognizing two individuals for their contributions to quality management and four organizations from Japan, India, and Indonesia.

Draft ISO/IEC 42007 Sets Framework for AI Conformity Assessment Schemes

ISO and IEC are developing ISO/IEC DIS 42007, a framework for conformity assessment schemes for artificial intelligence (AI) systems.

ISO Approves Development of Innovation Management Guidance for Startups and SMEs

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has approved a new project to develop innovation management guidance for startups and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

BRCGS Consumer Products Issue 5 Set for Launch at Connect Americas

BRCGS will launch Consumer Products Issue 5 at BRCGS Connect Americas in Nashville on October 13, 2026, introducing a revised certification standard for consumer product manufacturers. Audits against the new edition will begin on June 1, 2027.

GRI Begins Developing Sustainability Reporting Standard for Food and Beverages

The Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) has begun developing a new Sector Standard for food and beverage companies, covering sustainability impacts across their own operations and value chains.

GGN Label Updates Sustainability Claims as EU Rules Begin to Apply

Agraya has updated the sustainability claims used with its GGN label as new European Union rules on environmental marketing began to apply on September 27.

GFSI Seeks Feedback on Freshcare and SQF Programs Under 2024 Requirements

The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) has opened public consultations on Freshcare Food Safety & Quality Standard Edition 5 (2026) and SQF Code Edition 10 for recognition against the GFSI Benchmarking Requirements Version 2024.

ISO 20001:2026 Published as First Food Loss and Waste Management Standard

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published ISO 20001:2026, its first management system standard dedicated to preventing and reducing food loss and waste across the food supply chain.