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SIST Newsletter Spotlights Sustainability, Youth Leadership and Energy Innovation
The Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST) has released the first 2025 issue of its newsletter e-Sporočila, spotlighting how standards support a safer, more sustainable world.
Marjanca Repše Wins Slovenia’s 2025 Environmental Sustainability Manager Award
Marjanca Repše, Director of Management Systems at BSH Home Appliances d.o.o. Nazarje, has been awarded the title of Environmental Sustainability Manager 2025.
Call for Members: SIST Launches Digital Product Passport Standards Committee
Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST) is calling for experts to join its new technical committee SIST/TC DPP, focused on Digital Product Passports (DPP).
SIST Study Shows How Standards Help Slovenian Companies Compete
Standards are helping Slovenian companies—especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)
Slovenia Hosts Certification Bodies for 37th IQNET General Assembly in Ljubljana
The 37th General Assembly of IQNET, the international network of certification bodies, was held in Ljubljana from May 26 to 30, 2025.
Slovenia Invites Experts to Shape Four New International Standards
The Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST) is inviting Slovenian professionals to contribute to the development of four new international and European standards in the fields of safety, digital product data, and sports equipment.
KANSAI HELIOS Wins Gold for Sustainable Resin Innovation in Slovenia
KANSAI HELIOS Slovenija announced it has received the gold award from the Styrian Chamber of Commerce for its sustainable resin developed for coil coating applications.
Slovenia to Host Operational Excellence Forum 2025 on May 23
Operational Excellence Forum 2025 will take place on May 23 in Ljubljana, Slovenia, focusing on innovative strategies in manufacturing, sustainability, and leadership.
Miren Kras Among Top 100 Global Green Destinations for 2024
Miren Kras has been recognized as one of the world’s Top 100 destinations for sustainable tourism in 2024.
iQwood Wins Slovenia’s Top Environmental Quality Mark for Construction
The 2025 Environmental Quality Mark in Construction (Znak kakovosti v graditeljstvu – ZKG) has been awarded to iQwood for its adhesive-free wooden building elements.
Slovenia Launches National Center to Accelerate Circular Economy Transition
Slovenia has launched the Slovenian Center for Circular Economy (SCKG) to help companies and communities shift from a linear to a circular economy.
Four Slovenian Companies Earn Green Construction Quality Label
Four companies in Slovenia have been awarded the Quality Label in Construction (ZKG) for their sustainable innovations in building products and technologies.Global News

ISO 9001 Revision Moves to DIS Stage, Publication Expected by September
The draft of the sixth edition of ISO 9001 is now ready to enter the Draft International Standard (DIS) stage, with publication expected by late August or early September.
ISO/DIS 14001 Released, Refining EMS Scope, Risk Planning and Management Oversight
The Draft International Standard ISO/DIS 14001 has been released, marking a major step in the update of the world’s leading environmental management system (EMS) standard.
ISO 13485 Under Review as Industry Prepares for Potential Revision
The international standard for medical device quality systems, ISO 13485:2016, has entered its mandatory five-year systematic review, which concluded on June 5, 2025.
IFS Updates Doctrines for Logistics 3 and Broker 3.2 Standards
IFS has released updated versions of the IFS Logistics 3 Doctrine and IFS Broker 3.2 Doctrine.
Global Consultation Opens on ISO 32212 for Net Zero Transition in Finance
ISO has launched a global public consultation on ISO/DIS 32212, a draft international standard that offers financial institutions a unified, credible framework for developing net zero transition plans.
Quality Awards Spotlight Global Excellence at Quality Live 2025
Quality Live 2025, held in London on June 19, brought together nearly 500 professionals for a high-level conference and awards ceremony.
Enhancing Forensic Investigation With ISO 21043 Standards Series
A new set of international standards shows how standardization can improve the quality and reliability of hands-on work such as forensic investigation.
Stellantis Releases New Customer-Specific Requirements for Use With IATF 16949
Stellantis has released a new set of Customer-Specific Requirements (CSRs) for use with IATF 16949, replacing earlier documents from its various divisions.
BRICS Meeting on Standardization Ends With Signing of Brasilia Declaration
The national standardization bodies of BRICS concluded their first in-person meeting under Brazil’s presidency with the signing of the Brasilia Declaration.
Two New Environmental Management Standards Published by ISO and IEC
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) have released two new standards—ISO/TS 14076 and IEC 82474-1—
Producer Responsibility Standard Under Development
Sweden will lead the creation of a new global standard on producer responsibility, with the work coordinated by the Swedish Institute for Standards (SIS).