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Parco Nord Milano Becomes First in Italy to Earn PEFC Certification for Urban Greenery
Parco Nord Milano has become the first organization in Italy to obtain PEFC certification specifically for the sustainable management of urban greenery, covering all its urban and peri-urban green areas.
Italy Adopts Three ISO 27000 Series Standards to Boost Privacy and Information Security
Italy has adopted three new standards from the ISO/IEC 27000 series on information security management,
Italy Issues Guidelines for New National Carbon Credit Registry
Italy’s Ministry of Agriculture, Food Sovereignty and Forests (MASAF) has issued the official guidelines for a new National Public Registry for voluntary carbon credits, with the first phase focused on the forestry sector.
Italy Launches Accreditation for ISO 7101 Healthcare Quality Systems
Italy has opened accreditation for certification bodies that audit healthcare organizations against UNI ISO 7101:2024, the standard for quality management in health services.
Work-Family Balance Guidelines Enter Public Consultation in Italy
Italy’s national standards body UNI has opened the public consultation for a new reference practice that aims to help organizations support parents and improve the balance between family and work life.
Accredia Opens Accreditation for IFS Wholesale and Cash & Carry Version 3
Italy’s national accreditation body, Accredia, has opened accreditation for certification under the IFS Wholesale and Cash & Carry version 3 standard,
Italy Introduces Single Certification for Fashion To Boost Supply Chain Transparency
Italy’s annual bill for small and medium enterprises proposes a voluntary single certification of conformity for the fashion supply chain,
ISO 45001 Becomes Key Reference in Italy’s New Workplace Safety Decree
Italy’s new workplace safety measure, the Law Decree of October 31, 2025, updates national rules by making ISO 45001 the main reference for occupational health and safety systems.
October Issue of AccrediaLetter Highlights New Anti-Corruption Certification
The October 2025 edition of AccrediaLetter, the monthly newsletter of Accredia,Italy’s national accreditation body, focuses on new developments in accredited certification and quality infrastructure.
Italy’s Presidential Estate Gains FSC Certification for Sustainable Forest Management
Italy’s Presidential Estate of Castelporziano, located near Rome, has become the first presidential residence to obtain certification from the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC).
ASviS 2025 Report Highlights Role of Accreditation in Advancing 2030 Agenda Goals
A recently released ASviS 2025 Report by the Italian Alliance for Sustainable Development (ASviS) shows how accreditation and quality infrastructure can help turn the United Nations’ 2030 Agenda,
Three UNI Reference Practices on Workplace Safety and Asbestos Open for Stakeholder Review
The Italian National Standardization Body (UNI) has opened a public consultation to gather feedback on three Reference Practices that may be turned into full technical standards.Global News
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
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
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
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
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
Global certification body Bureau Veritas has released two technical guides on the revised versions of ISO 9001 and ISO 14001,
VDA 20 Guide on AI in Quality Management Opens for Feedback
The German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA) has released VDA 20 – AI in Quality Management as a draft document and opened it for public feedback until June 30, 2026,
ISO 14155 on Clinical Investigations of Medical Devices in Humans Updated
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published ISO 14155:2026, updating the global Good Clinical Practice standard for clinical investigations of medical devices in human subjects.
ISO 17024 Third Edition Published: Updated Rules For Certification Of Persons
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) have published the third edition of ISO/IEC 17024,
ISO 12100 Machinery Safety Revision Stalls Over Risk Definition Dispute
The revision of ISO 12100, the core standard for machinery safety, remains unresolved following a negative international vote, with key disagreements, including on alignment with EU requirements.
Sweden Introduces CBAM Accreditation for Emissions Verifiers, Reflecting Broader Global Shift in Climate Data Assurance
The Swedish Board for Accreditation and Conformity Assessment (SWEDAC) has introduced a new accreditation area for organizations verifying emissions data under the
