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SIST Names Young Ambassadors of Standardization for 2026
SIST Names Young Ambassadors of Standardization for 2026
The Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST) has selected four young engineers as its Young Ambassadors of Standardization for 2026, following its Autumn School held in November 2025 in Ljubljana. 
Slovenia Introduces Flag Label On Food To Guarantee Full Domestic Origin
Slovenia Introduces Flag Label On Food To Guarantee Full Domestic Origin
The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Food of Slovenia (MAFF) has introduced a new label featuring the national flag to guarantee that food products are entirely produced, processed, and packaged in Slovenia.
EUDOM Achieves ISO 14001 Certification For Environmental Management
EUDOM Achieves ISO 14001 Certification For Environmental Management
EUDOM, d.o.o., part of the EUTRIP group, has obtained certification to ISO 14001, the international standard for environmental management systems.
SIST Invites Entrepreneurs to Free Seminar on Using Standards for Market Entry
SIST Invites Entrepreneurs to Free Seminar on Using Standards for Market Entry
The Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST) is hosting a free seminar to help entrepreneurs place products on the market with fewer risks and fewer barriers.
Pivovarna Laško Union Wins Two Sustainability Recognitions
Pivovarna Laško Union Wins Two Sustainability Recognitions
Pivovarna Laško Union has been named ESG Champion of Slovenia 2025 and has also received a five star Green Star certificate, two national recognitions linked to its sustainability performance.
Slovenian Employers Awarded Socially Responsible Employer Certificates
Slovenian Employers Awarded Socially Responsible Employer Certificates
Twenty-eight Slovenian companies and organizations received the Socially Responsible Employer certificate at a formal ceremony held on December 1, 2025, at the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Slovenia (GZS).
Slovenia Establishes New Technical Committee on Digital Product Passport
Slovenia Establishes New Technical Committee on Digital Product Passport
Slovenia has set up a new technical committee, SIST/TC DPP Digital Product Passport, to support the country’s digital and sustainable transition and to align national practice with upcoming European rules on product data and circularity.
Latest SIST Podcast Episode With Mira Kos Skubic Explains How Standards Protect Consumers
Latest SIST Podcast Episode With Mira Kos Skubic Explains How Standards Protect Consumers
Mira Kos Skubic, PhD, an expert in consumer protection, nutrition, and standardization, is the guest of episode 5 of the SIST Podcast, which explains how standards affect everyday consumer choices and safety.
Academic Standards Day in Slovenia Trains Students to Solve Company Challenges Through Standards
Academic Standards Day in Slovenia Trains Students to Solve Company Challenges Through Standards
From November 12 to 14, 2025, the third Autumn School of Standardization – Academic Standards Day (ASD) took place at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering of the University of Ljubljana (UL FE).
Gorenje Receives Top EcoVadis Award for Sustainability Practices
Gorenje Receives Top EcoVadis Award for Sustainability Practices
Gorenje, part of Hisense Europe, has received the highest recognition from EcoVadis for 2025, earning its platinum award for sustainable business practices.
SIST Calling for Experts to Join Graphics and Petroleum Committees.
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.
Lek Receives Golden Q and Innovation Awards for Advancing Quality and Energy Efficiency
Lek Receives Golden Q and Innovation Awards for Advancing Quality and Energy Efficiency
Lek, a pharmaceutical company and part of Sandoz, received the Golden Q Award from the Pomurje Association for Quality and the Gold Innovation Award from the Pomurje Chamber of Commerce.

Global News

Technical Guides Explain 2026 Updates to ISO 9001 and ISO 14001
Technical Guides Explain 2026 Updates to ISO 9001 and ISO 14001
Global certification body Bureau Veritas has released two technical guides on the revised versions of ISO 9001 and ISO 14001,
VDA 20 Guide on AI in Quality Management Opens for Feedback
VDA 20 Guide on AI in Quality Management Opens for Feedback
The German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA) has released VDA 20 – AI in Quality Management as a draft document and opened it for public feedback until June 30, 2026,
ISO 14155 on Clinical Investigations of Medical Devices in Humans Updated
ISO 14155 on Clinical Investigations of Medical Devices in Humans Updated
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published ISO 14155:2026, updating the global Good Clinical Practice standard for clinical investigations of medical devices in human subjects.
ISO 17024 Third Edition Published: Updated Rules For Certification Of Persons
ISO 17024 Third Edition Published: Updated Rules For Certification Of Persons
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) have published the third edition of ISO/IEC 17024,
ISO 12100 Machinery Safety Revision Stalls Over Risk Definition Dispute
ISO 12100 Machinery Safety Revision Stalls Over Risk Definition Dispute
The revision of  ISO 12100, the core standard for machinery safety, remains unresolved following a negative international vote, with key disagreements, including on alignment with EU requirements. 
 
Sweden Introduces CBAM Accreditation for Emissions Verifiers, Reflecting Broader Global Shift in Climate Data Assurance
Sweden Introduces CBAM Accreditation for Emissions Verifiers, Reflecting Broader Global Shift in Climate Data Assurance
The Swedish Board for Accreditation and Conformity Assessment (SWEDAC) has introduced a new accreditation area for organizations verifying emissions data under the
Youth Leadership Program Opens Applications For 2026–2027 Environmental Cohort
Youth Leadership Program Opens Applications For 2026–2027 Environmental Cohort
Applications are now open for the third cohort of the Environmental Management Youth Leadership Group (YLG 3.0), an initiative of the International Organization for Standardization (ISO).
PEFC Opens Nominations For Forest Management Working Group Seats
PEFC Opens Nominations For Forest Management Working Group Seats
The Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) is inviting nominations for its Sustainable Forest Management Working Group, with submissions open until April 22, 2026. 
"Global Standard" Opens Second Consultation On Responsible Textile Standard GRTS
"Global Standard" Opens Second Consultation On Responsible Textile Standard GRTS
Global Standard has opened a second public consultation on Draft 2 of the Global Responsible Textile Standard (GRTS),
DIN SPEC 14027 Establishes First Comprehensive Framework for Corporate Security
DIN SPEC 14027 Establishes First Comprehensive Framework for Corporate Security
The German Institute for Standardization (DIN) has published DIN SPEC 14027,
 
GHG Protocol Begins Scope 3 Revision Tightening Data and Measurement Rules
GHG Protocol Begins Scope 3 Revision Tightening Data and Measurement Rules
The Greenhouse Gas Protocol (GHG Protocol) has launched a major revision of its Scope 3 standard,
ISO 17020 Third Edition Published With Risk-Based Approach
ISO 17020 Third Edition Published With Risk-Based Approach
A new edition of ISO/IEC 17020 has been published, introducing updated requirements for inspection bodies and replacing the 2012 version after a technical revision.
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