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Italy Makes National Organic Brand Available Alongside EU Organic Logo
Italy Makes National Organic Brand Available Alongside EU Organic Logo
The Italian Ministry of Agriculture, Food Sovereignty and Forestry (MASAF) has finalized the rules allowing eligible organic products to display the new Italian Organic Brand alongside the European Union organic logo.
Rethinking Cities in the Latest Edition of UNI's STANDARD Magazine
Rethinking Cities in the Latest Edition of UNI's STANDARD Magazine
The Italian Standardization Body (UNI) has published the latest edition of STANDARD Magazine, centered on how cities can become more sustainable, resilient and better adapted to future social, environmental and technological challenges.
Digital Process Certification Opens for Italy's Construction and Real Estate Sectors
Digital Process Certification Opens for Italy's Construction and Real Estate Sectors
The Italian Accreditation Body (Accredia) has launched an accredited certification scheme for digital process management systems in the construction and real estate sectors based on the new UNI 11337-8:2026 standard.
Accredia Opens Accreditation for Certification of AI Professionals
Accredia Opens Accreditation for Certification of AI Professionals
The Italian Accreditation Body (Accredia) has opened accreditation for certification bodies that certify AI professionals under the new UNI 11621-8:2026 standard.
Accredia Letter Spotlights Biobanks, ISO 14001 Transition and Procurement
Accredia Letter Spotlights Biobanks, ISO 14001 Transition and Procurement
The Italian Accreditation Body (Accredia) has published the May 2026 issue of Accredia Letter,
Italy Adopts ISO 22367:2026 for Medical Laboratory Risk Management
Italy Adopts ISO 22367:2026 for Medical Laboratory Risk Management
The Italian National Standardization Body (UNI) has published the Italian adoption of ISO 22367:2026, the revised international guidance standard for risk management in medical laboratories.
Italy Updates Sustainable Aquaculture Rules With Stricter Traceability Requirements
Italy Updates Sustainable Aquaculture Rules With Stricter Traceability Requirements
Italy’s Ministry of Agriculture has updated the production specifications for the National Livestock Quality System (SQNZ) “Sustainable Aquaculture” scheme, which sets the certification requirements for participating producers.
Lamborghini Recognized for Environmental, Social and Governance Practices
Lamborghini Recognized for Environmental, Social and Governance Practices
Automobili Lamborghini has received ESG Recognition from DNV, for using certified management systems to support its environmental, social, and governance commitments.
Accredia Passes EA Peer Evaluation for Biobanking Accreditation
Accredia Passes EA Peer Evaluation for Biobanking Accreditation
The Italian accreditation body Accredia has passed a peer evaluation by the European co-operation for Accreditation (EA), advancing the process for international recognition of Italian biobank accreditations under ISO 20387.
Italy Opens Consultation on Food Traceability Certification Rules
Italy Opens Consultation on Food Traceability Certification Rules
The Italian National Unification Body (UNI) has opened a public consultation on a new reference practice that would define how accredited certification bodies assess traceability systems in agri-food supply chains under UNI EN ISO 22005:2008.
Lidl Italia Earns UNI/PdR 125 Gender Equality Certification
Lidl Italia Earns UNI/PdR 125 Gender Equality Certification
Lidl Italia has obtained UNI/PdR 125:2022 certification for gender equality, recognizing the company’s management system and policies aimed at supporting fair treatment, inclusion, and equal opportunities across the organization. 
Italy Publishes National Versions of ISO/IEC 17020 and 17024 Conformity Assessment Standards
Italy Publishes National Versions of ISO/IEC 17020 and 17024 Conformity Assessment Standards
The Italian National Unification Body (UNI) has published the Italian-language national versions of recently updated ISO/IEC 17020 and ISO/IEC 17024, replacing the previous 2012 editions. 

Global News

VDA Releases ISA 2027 Information Security Assessment Catalogue for TISAX
VDA Releases ISA 2027 Information Security Assessment Catalogue for TISAX
The German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA) has published ISA 2027, the next version of the Information Security Assessment (ISA) catalogue used by TISAX, an information security assessment and exchange mechanism for the automotive industry. 
Global Standards Updates Flagship GOTS Standard to Version 8.1
Global Standards Updates Flagship GOTS Standard to Version 8.1
The Global Standards (GS) has updated the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) to Version 8.1, its first revision since the major Version 8.0 release in March.
TÜV SÜD Acquires SustainCERT to Accelerate Digital Carbon Verification
TÜV SÜD Acquires SustainCERT to Accelerate Digital Carbon Verification
Germany-based testing, inspection and certification company TÜV SÜD has acquired climate verification platform SustainCERT
ISO 30201 Adds Human Resources to the ISO Management System Family
ISO 30201 Adds Human Resources to the ISO Management System Family
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published ISO 30201:2026, the first international requirements standard for human resources management systems.
ISO/PAS 25171 Provides First International Auditing Guide for ISO 21001 Educational Management Systems
ISO/PAS 25171 Provides First International Auditing Guide for ISO 21001 Educational Management Systems
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published ISO/PAS 25171:2026, the first international guidance for auditing educational organization management systems under ISO 21001:2025.
Proposal Calls for ISO Committee on Responsible Business Practices and Sustainability Reporting
Proposal Calls for ISO Committee on Responsible Business Practices and Sustainability Reporting
An International Organization for Standardization (ISO) technical committee has been proposed to develop standards for responsible business practices and sustainability reporting.
CanadaGAP Version 11 Achieves GFSI Recognition Under 2024 Benchmark
CanadaGAP Version 11 Achieves GFSI Recognition Under 2024 Benchmark
The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) has recognized CanadaGAP Food Safety Program Version 11.0 against its 2024 Benchmarking Requirements (BMRs), allowing
ISO 9001:2026 Receives Final Approval Ahead of September Publication
ISO 9001:2026 Receives Final Approval Ahead of September Publication
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has approved the final draft of ISO 9001:2026 with overwhelming support, clearing the way for publication of the revised quality management standard, which is expected in September 2026.
Codex Defines When 'May Contain' Allergen Labels Are Justified
Codex Defines When 'May Contain' Allergen Labels Are Justified
New international guidance adopted by the Codex Alimentarius Commission aims to make 'may contain' allergen labels more consistent and trustworthy.
ISO 14025:2026 Brings First Major Update to Environmental Product Declarations in 20 Years
ISO 14025:2026 Brings First Major Update to Environmental Product Declarations in 20 Years
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published ISO 14025:2026, the first major revision of the international standard for Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) since 2006. 
ISO/IEC 27000 Updated With Clearer Guidance for Information Security Standards
ISO/IEC 27000 Updated With Clearer Guidance for Information Security Standards
ISO and IEC have updated ISO/IEC 27000, the guide to the ISO/IEC 27000 family of information security standards.
AIAG and VDA Publish Global Guide for Better Manufacturing Process Control
AIAG and VDA Publish Global Guide for Better Manufacturing Process Control
A new joint manual from the Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG) and the German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA) establishes a single international approach to monitoring and improving manufacturing processes.
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