Frequently asked questions

1.What is a standard, what is a Serbian, international, European, harmonized standard?     

You can find the answer on the following LINK

2.Are standards free of charge and are European and Serbian standards protected by copyright? 

Generally, no, standards are not free of charge and they are protected by copyright laws and regulations.  The document referring to the fee for purchasing standards is available on the following LINK

3.How much does a standard cost?

The fee for Serbian standards and related documents is determined by the “Decision on the amount of fees for standards, related documents, and other publications, as well as on the amount of fees for services provided by the Institute for Standardization of Serbia in performing standardization activities.” LINK

4.How can I purchase a standard?

Standards can be purchased directly at the ISS premises or through our website (www.iss.rs).

5.Can I purchase foreign standards from ISS?

Yes, you can. ISS has the exclusive right to distribute foreign standards based on bilateral agreements signed between the ISS and national standardization bodies. The prices of these standards are set by the national standardization bodies of other countries.

6.Does the ISS offer discounts when purchasing standards?

The ISS offers various discount categories. For more information, please see our price list or call Sales of standards (e-mail: prodaja@iss.rs, phone: + 381 11 3409 335).

7.Can I read the content of a standard without having to buy it?

Yes, you can. The ISS has a library that is available to everyone every working day from 9:00 to 15:00.