DIN, DQS and DGQ Join Forces to Guide Professionals Through ISO 9001 Transition

The revision of ISO 9001 and its German version is scheduled for publication in fall 2026, introducing updates expected to reflect evolving quality management practices.

Hangzhou Summit Addresses Overseas Certification and Compliance for Chinese Automakers

The 2025 Global Automotive Regulations Certification Summit was held in Hangzhou on October 17–18, bringing together more than 500 participants from over ten countries.

European Standard EN 18065 Streamlines Use of Recycled Plastics Across EU

The new European standard EN 18065 establishes a unified data system to track the origin, properties, and recycling of plastics, making it easier to use recycled plastics across Europe.

End National Monopolies – Eurolab Urges Major Overhaul of EU Accreditation System

The European federation of laboratories, Eurolab, has published a position paper on the revision of the New Legislative Framework (NLF), urging the European Commission (EC) to modernize Regulation (EC) No 765/2008.

SIST Calling for Experts to Join Graphics and Petroleum Committees.

The Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST) is inviting professionals to join two of its technical committees: SIST/TC GRT for Graphics Technology and SIST/TC NAD for Petroleum Products, Lubricants, and Related Products.

Hemp Use in Food Explored at TAIEX Workshop in North Macedonia

The Institute for Standardization of the Republic of North Macedonia (ISRSM) organized a two-day workshop on October 29-30 focused on the use of hemp in food production,

Serbia Opens Public Consultation on AI Quality Management Standard EN 18286

The Institute for Standardization of Serbia (ISS) has launched a public consultation on draft standard naSRPS EN 18286:2025,

Serbian Pharma Conference Explores Digital Transformation of GxP Activities

The Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Serbia (PKS) hosted a professional conference on October 30 focusing on the digitalization of GxP (Good Practice) activities across the supply chain for human medicines.

Croatia Adopts New Rules for Authorizing Two Types of Food and Feed Control Laboratories

The Ministry of Agriculture of Croatia has adopted a new regulation,

External Evaluation Results for All Croatian Higher Education Institutions Released

The Agency for Science and Higher Education (AZVO) has released the results of external evaluations for all higher education institutions and scientific institutes operating within the Croatian higher education system.

ISS Publishes Monograph Marking 90 Years of Standardization in Serbia

The Institute for Standardization of Serbia (ISS) has published a monograph celebrating nine decades of standardization in the country,

VDA QMC Project Group Presents AI Framework for Quality Management

The Quality Management Center of the German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA QMC) is developing a new VDA Volume on the use of artificial intelligence in quality management.