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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.
Accessibility, Smart Cities, and New Translations Showcased in Autumn Issue of SIST e-Sporočila
Accessibility, Smart Cities, and New Translations Showcased in Autumn Issue of SIST e-Sporočila
The Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST) released the autumn edition of its online magazine e-Sporočila, which explores how standards shape accessibility, sustainability, and innovation in society.
Three Decades of Quality: Henkel Maribor Marks ISO 9001 Certification Milestone
Three Decades of Quality: Henkel Maribor Marks ISO 9001 Certification Milestone
Henkel Maribor has celebrated 30 years of ISO 9001 certification, reaffirming its long-term commitment to quality management and continuous improvement.
Education and Research in Focus at 10th Balkan Standardization Conference in Timisoara
Education and Research in Focus at 10th Balkan Standardization Conference in Timisoara
The 10th Balkan Conference on Standardization, organized by the Romanian Standards Association (ASRO) was held in
Lumar Awarded for Sustainable Operations Among SMEs in Slovenia
Lumar Awarded for Sustainable Operations Among SMEs in Slovenia
Lumar, a Slovenian manufacturer of  prefabricated houses, received a special recognition for sustainable operations in the ESG Champion Slovenia 2025 selection.
Telekom Slovenije Earns Gold Recognition for Cybersecurity
Telekom Slovenije Earns Gold Recognition for Cybersecurity
Telekom Slovenije has received a gold-level cybersecurity award from CyberVadis,
A1 Slovenija Receives Gold Certificate for Tap Water Initiative
A1 Slovenija Receives Gold Certificate for Tap Water Initiative
A1 Slovenija, one of the country’s leading telecommunications providers,
Standards Quest Game Now Available in Slovenian
Standards Quest Game Now Available in Slovenian
The Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST) has announced that Standards Quest, an educational board game about standards development, is now available in Slovenian.
15 Slovenian Schools and Kindergartens Earn Green Flag Label for Sustainability
15 Slovenian Schools and Kindergartens Earn Green Flag Label for Sustainability
Fifteen Slovenian schools and kindergartens have been awarded the international environmental symbol Green Flag for the first time.
CEN and CENELEC Young Professionals Series: Eva Pevec on Why Standards Matter for Careers and Sustainability
CEN and CENELEC Young Professionals Series: Eva Pevec on Why Standards Matter for Careers and Sustainability
Eva Pevec, a master’s student in management and Young Ambassador for Standardization at the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST), 
SIST Autumn Initiatives Featured in CEN and CENELEC Newsletter
SIST Autumn Initiatives Featured in CEN and CENELEC Newsletter
The Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST) has been highlighted in the latest issue of the CEN and CENELEC On the Spot newsletter for its upcoming autumn program.
Slovenia Offers Funding for Environmental and Sustainability Labels in Tourism Sector
Slovenia Offers Funding for Environmental and Sustainability Labels in Tourism Sector
Slovenia’s Ministry of the Economy, Tourism and Sport has launched a new call for applications to support hospitality and tourism businesses with the costs of obtaining or renewing internationally recognized environmental and sustainability labels.

Global News

ISO/TS 19384 Sets First Standard for Digital Service Excellence
ISO/TS 19384 Sets First Standard for Digital Service Excellence
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has released ISO/TS 19384:2026,
FSSC Issues Five Sector-Specific Guides for Development Program Implementation
FSSC Issues Five Sector-Specific Guides for Development Program Implementation
The Foundation for Food Safety Certification (FSSC) has published five sector-specific guidance documents to support organizations using the FSSC Development Program,
ISO 14001 Fourth Edition Officially Released
ISO 14001 Fourth Edition Officially Released
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published ISO 14001:2026, marking the release of the fourth edition of the world’s most widely used environmental management systems standard. 
Global ACI Introduced: IAF and ILAC Successor Presents New Identity
Global ACI Introduced: IAF and ILAC Successor Presents New Identity
A new international accreditation body, Global Accreditation Cooperation Incorporated, has introduced a new identity as Global ACI, including a logo and communication channels after starting operations on January 1, 2026.
ISO 17067 Revision Expands Conformity Assessment Schemes
ISO 17067 Revision Expands Conformity Assessment Schemes
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) Committee on Conformity Assessment (CASCO) is revising ISO/IEC 17067 to expand its scope from product certification to a broader framework for conformity assessment schemes.
ISO Establishes Working Group on Environmental and Social Impact Data in Agrifood Systems
ISO Establishes Working Group on Environmental and Social Impact Data in Agrifood Systems
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has set up a new working group under ISO/TC 347 to develop a standardized way to record and share data on environmental and social impacts across agrifood supply chains.
European AI Standard for Computer Vision prEN 18281 Enters Public Enquiry
European AI Standard for Computer Vision prEN 18281 Enters Public Enquiry
A European draft standard, prEN 18281, for evaluating AI systems that analyze images and video has entered public enquiry, setting out how such systems should be assessed as part of the broader framework supporting the EU AI Act.
Work Begins on IEC 60601-1 Medical Electrical Equipment Safety Standard Update
Work Begins on IEC 60601-1 Medical Electrical Equipment Safety Standard Update
The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) has begun work on updating IEC 60601-1, the core standard for the safety and essential performance of medical electrical equipment.
ISSB Proposes Updates to Three SASB Standards, Refining Sustainability Reporting in Agriculture, Food and Power
ISSB Proposes Updates to Three SASB Standards, Refining Sustainability Reporting in Agriculture, Food and Power
The International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) has issued a consultation on proposed amendments to three Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) Standards to support alignment with IFRS S1 and IFRS S2,
FSC Proposes New Approach To Intact Forest Landscapes Protection
FSC Proposes New Approach To Intact Forest Landscapes Protection
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has launched two public consultations on draft Advice Notes to strengthen how Intact Forest Landscapes (IFLs) are managed and protected.
VDA Releases Automotive SPICE Yellow Volume 3rd Revised Edition for Public Review
VDA Releases Automotive SPICE Yellow Volume 3rd Revised Edition for Public Review
The German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA) Quality Management Center (QMC) has released the Automotive SPICE Yellow Volume 3rd revised edition, opening a public feedback period until May 12, 2026.
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,
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