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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. 
UNI Honors 2026 Paolo Scolari Award Winners for Contributions to Standardization
UNI Honors 2026 Paolo Scolari Award Winners for Contributions to Standardization
The Italian National Unification Body (UNI) has announced the winners of the 2026 Paolo Scolari Award, recognizing individuals who made significant contributions to technical standardization, quality infrastructure, and the promotion of standards culture in Italy and Europe.
UNI and Accredia Release April Editions of Their Monthly Publications
UNI and Accredia Release April Editions of Their Monthly Publications
The Italian National Unification Body (UNI) and the Italian accreditation body Accredia have released the April 2026 editions of their monthly publications, STANDARD and AccrediaLetter.
Italy Expands Workplace Safety Prevention Through Free Access To UNI Standards
Italy Expands Workplace Safety Prevention Through Free Access To UNI Standards
The Italian Ministry of Labour and Social Policies (MLPS), the National Institute for Insurance against Accidents at Work (INAIL), and the Italian National Standardization Body (UNI) have signed a three-year agreement to provide free access to technical standards on workplace health and safety.
North-West Tuscany Offers Grants For Certification Up To 5,000 Euros
North-West Tuscany Offers Grants For Certification Up To 5,000 Euros
The Chamber of Commerce of Tuscany North-West has opened a 2026 funding call with a total budget of 300,000 euros,
Italy Starts Work on UNI Practice for Economic and Operational Performance Control
Italy Starts Work on UNI Practice for Economic and Operational Performance Control
The Italian Organization for Standardization (UNI) is starting work on a new reference practice for management control systems, aiming to provide a structured way to monitor economic and operational performance. 
UNI 11337-8 Sets Framework for Managing Digital Processes in Construction Sector
UNI 11337-8 Sets Framework for Managing Digital Processes in Construction Sector
The Italian National Standardization Body (UNI) has published UNI 11337-8:2026, now in force as of April 9,
AI Certification and CBAM Featured in March Accredia Letter
AI Certification and CBAM Featured in March Accredia Letter
The Italian Accreditation Body (Accredia) has released the March edition of its Accredia Letter, highlighting key developments in accreditation, certification, and regulatory updates.
New Guide Shows How To Apply UNI 11961 For Model 231 Integration
New Guide Shows How To Apply UNI 11961 For Model 231 Integration
The Italian National Unification Body (UNI) has released a practical guide to help organizations apply UNI 11961:2024 and integrate compliance management systems with Model 231 frameworks designed to prevent corporate liability under Legislative Decree 231/2001.
Youth Fencing World Cup In Udine Earns ISO 20121 Certification
Youth Fencing World Cup In Udine Earns ISO 20121 Certification
The Udine Under-17 and Under-20 Fencing World Cup has achieved ISO 20121 certification, confirming its approach to managing sustainability across an international youth competition.
ABB Earns ISO 56001 Certification For Innovation Management Systems
ABB Earns ISO 56001 Certification For Innovation Management Systems
ABB, a global technology company focused on electrification and automation, has been certified to ISO 56001 for innovation management systems.

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Accreditation Bodies Roll Out ISO 14001 Transition Plans
Accreditation Bodies Roll Out ISO 14001 Transition Plans
Accreditation bodies are putting the ISO 14001:2026 transition timetable into practice, with Norwegian Accreditation (NA) among the latest to publish detailed arrangements for certification bodies moving to the revised environmental management systems standard.
ISO Considers Three Tourism Proposals on Restaurant Evaluation, Tourist Guides and AI
ISO Considers Three Tourism Proposals on Restaurant Evaluation, Tourist Guides and AI
Three tourism standardization proposals are now under consideration at the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), covering restaurant evaluation, professional tourist guide services and the use of artificial intelligence with tourism destination data. 
ISO 14002-3 Released as Guidance on Climate Change
ISO 14002-3 Released as Guidance on Climate Change
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has released ISO 14002-3:2026, new guidance to help organizations using ISO 14001 address climate change through their environmental management systems.
AIQI Publishes First AI Use Case for Management System Certification Decisions
AIQI Publishes First AI Use Case for Management System Certification Decisions
The Artificial Intelligence Quality Infrastructure (AIQI) Consortium has published a new use case examining how AI could support management system certification decisions, including the risks, limitations and controls that conformity assessment bodies may need to consider.
ISO 11462-1:2026 Updates Statistical Process Control to Reduce Process Variation
ISO 11462-1:2026 Updates Statistical Process Control to Reduce Process Variation
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published ISO 11462-1:2026, updating guidance on statistical process control (SPC) to help organizations improve the stability and capability of their processes.
Codex Sets New Labelling Rules for Multipacks and Outer Packaging
Codex Sets New Labelling Rules for Multipacks and Outer Packaging
The Codex Alimentarius Commission (CAC) has adopted new requirements for foods sold in multipacks or grouped together in one outer package, clarifying what information must appear on the packaging consumers see when buying the product.
SBTi Net-Zero Standard Version 2.0 Adds New Rules for Corporate Climate Targets, Reporting and Carbon Removals
SBTi Net-Zero Standard Version 2.0 Adds New Rules for Corporate Climate Targets, Reporting and Carbon Removals
The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) published Version 2.0 of its Corporate Net-Zero Standard on June 11, introducing new requirements for how companies set climate targets, plan their transition to net zero, report progress and deal with emissions that remain.
CSA Group to Sell Testing and Certification Business to Kiwa
CSA Group to Sell Testing and Certification Business to Kiwa
Kiwa and CSA Group have agreed on a deal worth around $1.5 billion for Kiwa to acquire CSA Group’s testing, inspection and certification business, significantly expanding the Dutch company’s presence in North America.
ISO/IEC 25005-1:2026 Creates Common Framework for How Smart Cities Use Data
ISO/IEC 25005-1:2026 Creates Common Framework for How Smart Cities Use Data
ISO/IEC 25005-1:2026, published in July, provides a common international framework for how smart cities can make better use of data across urban governance and services.
Global ACI Delays Launch of New MRA Mark Pending Trademark Registration
Global ACI Delays Launch of New MRA Mark Pending Trademark Registration
Global Accreditation Cooperation Incorporated (Global ACI) has paused the launch of its new Multilateral Recognition Arrangement (MRA) Mark while trademark registrations are completed across member economies.
Major Changes Coming to ISO/IEC Standard-Development Rules
Major Changes Coming to ISO/IEC Standard-Development Rules
ISO and IEC will put a major rewrite of ISO/IEC Directives, Part 1 into effect on October 5, changing the common rules used to develop, maintain and manage international standards and other publications.
ISO 20001 Set for Publication as First Food Loss and Waste Management Standard
ISO 20001 Set for Publication as First Food Loss and Waste Management Standard
ISO 20001, the world’s first ISO management system standard dedicated to food loss and waste reduction, is scheduled for publication on September 29, 2026, marking the International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste.
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