Standardizing Hospital Design Terminology with New UNI 11993

Italy’s national standards body UNI has published UNI 11993, a new standard that defines terminology for hospital and healthcare structures to

Italy Publishes Four Parts of National Adaptation of ISO/IEC 5259 AI Data Quality Standards

The Italian Organization for Standardization (UNI) has issued the national adaptation of ISO/IEC 5259, a four-part series focused on data quality for analytics and machine learning.

ISO Survey Finds Italy Among Global Leaders in Key Management System Certifications

Italy reaffirmed its strong position in international standardization, ranking among the top three countries for six management system standards in the 2024 ISO Survey,

UNI’s Obiettivo 9001 Platform Adds Two Articles Explaining Key Points and New Features in ISO 9001 Revision

Two new resources explaining the main updates in ISO/DIS 9001 have been released by the Italian Organization for Standardization (UNI) on its Obiettivo 9001 platform.

Italy Updates White Certificate Rules to Reward Energy Efficiency

Italy has revised its white certificates – the country’s main policy tool for promoting energy efficiency through tradable savings certificates.

UNI Opens Consultation On Soft Facility Management Practice For Outsourced Services

UNI has launched a public consultation, open until November 1, 2025, on a draft Practice of Reference (UNI/PdR) dedicated to Soft Facility Management.

EUCC Scheme, Risk Management Testing and More: Accredia September Newsletter

The latest edition of AccrediaLetter, published by Accredia - Italy’s national accreditation body

Anticorruption Takes Center Stage in New Issue of UNI’s Standard Magazine

The latest edition of Standard, the magazine of the Italian national standards body UNI,

Made Green in Italy: New Call for Environmental Footprint Projects Opens in October

The Ministry of the Environment and Energy Security (MASE) will open a new call for projects under its national voluntary scheme “Made Green in Italy” on October 28, 2025.

Managing Biodiversity Credits With New Reference Practice UNI/PdR 179

The Italian National Standardization Body UNI has published UNI/PdR 179:2025,

Strengthening Protection of Cultural Heritage Exhibits With New UNI EN 15991 Standards

The Italian national standards body UNI has adopted EN 15991 parts 1 and 2, dedicated to the safety and preservation of cultural heritage objects on display.

Sustainability Landmark: PEFC-Certified Area in Friuli Venezia Giulia Surpasses 100,000 Hectares

Friuli Venezia Giulia, a region in northeastern Italy, has surpassed 100,000 hectares of sustainably managed forests certified under the Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC).

FSC Invites Feedback on Four Active Consultations

The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) is inviting feedback on four active consultations.

CQI Launches Knowledge Hub for Quality Professionals

The Chartered Quality Institute (CQI) has launched a new Knowledge Hub that brings together quality information, learning resources and industry insights in one place.

July 15 Deadline Nears for GMP+ Certificates Issued by DNV Italy and LL-C

GMP+ International has warned companies GMP+ Feed certificates issued by DNV Business Assurance Italy S.R.L. or LL-C Certification Czech Republic a.s. that

ISO 9000 and ISO 19011 Revised: New Guidance for Quality and Auditing

Two cornerstone standards for quality management and auditing have been revised, with the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) publishing new editions of ISO 9000 and ISO 19011.

ISO 9002 Revision Reaches Public Comment Stage

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has advanced the revision of ISO 9002 to the Draft International Standard (DIS) stage, opening the project for wider review and feedback.

Global ACI Sets 36-Month Transition for ISO/IEC 17024:2026

The Global Accreditation Cooperation Incorporated (Global ACI) has established a 36-month transition period for ISO/IEC 17024:2026, the newly revised international standard for bodies that certify individuals.

PAS 96:2026 Updates Food Defence Guidance for Emerging Threats

The British Standards Institution (BSI) has published PAS 96:2026, a fully revised edition of its food defence guide.

BRCGS Updates Meat Supply Chain Assurance Module

The British Retail Consortium Global Standards (BRCGS) has updated its Additional Module 11: Meat Supply Chain Assurance.

ISO 29997 Offers First International Framework for Quality Internships

ISO 29997:2025 provides the first international framework designed to help organizations deliver higher-quality internships through clearer planning, management and evaluation practices.

Experts Behind ISO 14001:2026 Explain New Focus on Climate, Biodiversity and Results

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has outlined the most important changes in ISO 14001:2026,

New ISO/IEC 15408 and 18045 Editions Update Common Criteria Framework

ISO/IEC 15408-1:2026 and ISO/IEC 18045:2026 have been published, updating the Common Criteria framework, an international system used to evaluate the security of IT products.

FDA Partially Recognizes ISO 10993-1:2025 for Medical Devices

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has partially recognized ISO 10993-1:2025, the latest edition of the international standard used to assess the biological safety of medical devices.