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GLOBALG.A.P. Issues New GRASP Guidelines for Italy
GLOBALG.A.P. has released the Italian National Interpretation Guidelines (NIGs) for the GRASP Add-On version 2, aligning the requirements with applicable Italian legislation.
UNI Publishes New Standard for Sustainable Pest Management
The Italian Standards Body (UNI) has released UNI 11956:2024, a standard focused on sustainable pest management.
Sustainability Report Analyzes Italian Geographical Food Indications
The Qualivita Foundation has released the pioneering PDO Sustainability Report, analyzing sustainability in Italian geographical food indications.
New UNI ISO 45002 Guide Released to Strengthen OH&S Management in Italy
UNI released the UNI ISO 45002, the Italian version of guidance on implementing ISO 45001 for occupational health and safety (OH&S) management.
New Guidelines Aim to Improve Food Labelling in Italy
The Ministry of Business and Made in Italy (MIMIT) has issued new guidelines to enhance food labelling standards.
Italy’s Equalitas Updates Wine Sustainability Certification
The revised version 5 of the SOPD Standard which focuses on sustainability across the wine supply chain, has been officially released by Equalitas.
Oleificio Zucchi Becomes First Company to Achieve 'Made Green in Italy' Certification
Oleificio Zucchi has made history as the first company to receive the "Made Green in Italy" voluntary certification for its olive oil.
TÜV Austria Acquires Italian ISARail SpA to Boost Rail Certification Services
TÜV Austria has expanded its reach into the rail sector by acquiring Italian ISARail SpA.
Aquafil Leads New Way to Measure Microplastics
Aquafil, a leader in sustainable practices, is driving the adoption of the new ISO 4484-2:2023 standard,
New national guidelines (NIG) for GLOBAL GAP Italy
Welcome the approval and publication of the new National Guidelines (NIG) for Italy under the GLOBALG.A.P. Version 6 smart-category PV product.Global News

ISO, IEC, and ITU Publish April 2025 Listings of Standardization Projects
A coordinated list of major standardization projects was released for April 2025, covering new and ongoing work across a wide range of technical areas.
Model Context Protocol (MCP) Emerges as Leading Standard for AI Connectivity
The Model Context Protocol (MCP) is rapidly becoming a key framework for linking artificial intelligence (AI) systems with the tools and data they depend on.
LabWare ASSURE Brings Automation to Food and Beverage Lab Compliance
LabWare has introduced ASSURE, a new cloud-based platform designed to improve food and beverage product safety, quality control, and regulatory compliance in laboratories.
IQNET Celebrates 35 Years of Global Impact in Certification and Standards
IQNET Association is marking 35 years as one of the global network in the conformity assessment industry.
PEFC General Assembly Approves New Standards for RED III Compliance
The PEFC General Assembly has approved a new set of standards that align with the European Union’s Renewable Energy Directive 2023/2413 (RED III), marking the final step in PEFC’s standard-setting process.
UN Approves New Net-Zero Fuel Standard for Shipping Despite US Objections
The United Nations International Maritime Organization (IMO) has agreed on a new global framework to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the shipping industry, aiming for net-zero emissions by 2050.
UNIDO Adds IAF CertSearch to Improve Data Quality in Global Sustainability Index
The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) is integrating IAF CertSearch, developed by the International Accreditation Forum (IAF), into its Quality Infrastructure for Sustainable Development (QI4SD) Index.
BRCGS Renews Partnership with FAN to Boost Global Food Safety
BRCGS has renewed its gold-level partnership with the Food Authenticity Network (FAN), reinforcing both organizations’ shared goal of improving global food safety and supply chain integrity.
French Food Safety Experts to Preview ISO 22000 Revision at AFNOR Event
A web session scheduled for June 4 will present the latest progress on the revision of ISO 22000, the international food safety management standard, which is expected to be published by late 2026 or early 2027.
New CSSP Certification Offers Streamlined Verification for Sustainability and Green Claims
The TIC Council has introduced the Certification System for Sustainability Processes (CSSP), a new framework that provides independent certification for green claims and other sustainability-related practices.
ISO Opens 2025 Research Grant Call with Focus on Supply Chain Resilience
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has opened applications for the ISO Research Grant 2025, which awards 25,000 Swiss francs to a postgraduate student or team to conduct original research on the impacts of international standards.