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Selected News
Unique Certification of Public Executor Ivan Jezdović from Paraćin
The international certification body TUV NORD announced the successful certification of the management system of Public Executor Ivan Jezdović from Paraćin.
RAST Conference in Slovenia Puts Sustainability, Innovation, and AI in Focus
On October 14, 2024, at Brdo Castle near Kranj, the RAST conference (Konferenca za razvoj, inovacije in standardizacijo) was held.
The 90th Anniversary of Standardization in Serbia Concludes with Final Ceremony in Belgrade
A final ceremony was held at the Rectorate of the University of Belgrade on October 10, 2024, marking the conclusion of events celebrating 90 years of standardization in Serbia.
European Accreditation Updates Key Document List
The European Accreditation (EA) organization has published a revised version of EA-INF/01:2024, "List of EA Publications and International Documents."
Serbian Translation of Remote Auditing Guidelines for Management Systems Approved
On October 7, 2024, KS CASCO adopted the Serbian translation of ISO/IEC TS 17012:2024.
Public Consultation Launched for 427 Standards in Montenegro
The Institute for Standardization of Montenegro has announced public consultation No. 5/2024, which covers 427 standards and related documents.New Edition of "Certif' Info" Released by Cofrac
The French Accreditation Committee (COFRAC) has issued the September 2024 edition of "Certif' Info", its newsletter on certification section updates.
TÜV Nord Recognized as Germany's First Compliance Certifier
TÜV Nord is the first certification company in Germany to receive accreditation for certifying compliance management systems according to ISO 37301.
Verus Certificación Accredited as Spain’s First Welding Quality Certifier
Verus Certificación has become the first organization in Spain to be accredited by ENAC to certify welding quality in metallic materials.
IEEE-SA Accredited to Develop National Standards in Canada
The Standards Council of Canada (SCC) has officially accredited IEEE Standards Association (IEEE-SA) to develop national standards, empowering the organization to shape Canadian guidelines.
Playground Safety Standard Translation Accepted in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bosnia and Herzegovina has adopted the translation of a key safety standard for playground equipment.
Serbian Accreditation Body Participates in North Macedonian Laboratory Conference
Representatives from ATS (Accreditation Body of Serbia) participated in the conference “Quality and Competence 2024,” organized by MAKLAB – Macedonian Laboratory Association.Global News
2025 World Expo in Japan Secures Certification for Integrating Sustainability in Event Planning
The Japan Association for the 2025 World Expo, the organizer of the event, has achieved ISO 20121 certification, a globally recognized standard for sustainable event management.
Fingerprinting Standard Updated as Biometrics Expand Globally
The ISO/IEC 29794-4 standard for finger image quality has been updated to ensure that biometric data remains relevant in today’s environment.
ILAC and IAF Merge to Form GLOBAC, Aiming to Harmonize Global Accreditation
On October 9th, the International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC) and the International Accreditation Forum (IAF) officially merged to create a new global accreditation body called GLOBAC.
Swiss Expert Interviewed on Transition to New Global Standard for Machinery Safety
ISO 13849, an international standard for the safety of machine control systems, is being updated to its new version, ISO 13849-1:2023.
Global Standardization Bodies Combine New Proposals in One Place for Easier Access
Three global standardization bodies, ISO, ITU-T, and IEC, have brought their latest Joint standard proposals together in one place.
World Standards Day 2024 Celebrates Shared Vision for a Better World
On October 14th, the global community will celebrate World Standards Day, highlighting the role of international standards in creating a connected, secure, and sustainable world.
Global Quality Infrastructure Index Report 2023 Released
The 2023 Global Quality Infrastructure Index (GQII), which ranks countries based on their quality infrastructure performance, was launched in May 2024.
IEC Introduces First Standard for Industrial Digital Twins, More Parts in Development
The IEC has published IEC 63278-1, the first standard in a projected series for industrial "digital twins".
New Standard Brings Safety to Wetlaid Nonwoven Machinery
ISO 22291:2022, a new safety standard for wetlaid nonwoven machinery, was developed by companies Voith and Trützschler in collaboration with Austrian Standards.
ANSI Pushes for Copyright Protections of Standards Incorporated into Laws
The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) has made a legal effort to support the protection of copyright for privately-developed standards that are incorporated by reference into law.
IAF’s Monthly Newsletter September 2024 "Outlook" Explores New Standards and Trends
The International Accreditation Forum (IAF) has published the September 2024 edition of "Outlook".
