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Italy First to Regulate Accessibility in Advertising to Advance Social Inclusion
Italy First to Regulate Accessibility in Advertising to Advance Social Inclusion
Italy has introduced the UNI/PdR 164 standard, making it the first country to regulate universal accessibility methods in advertising.
GLOBALG.A.P. Issues New GRASP Guidelines for Italy
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
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
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
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
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
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 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 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 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
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 9001 Revision: Draft International Standard Published, Public Inquiry Starts
ISO 9001 Revision: Draft International Standard Published, Public Inquiry Starts
The Draft International Standard (DIS) of ISO 9001 was published on August 27, 2025, moving the revision of the world’s most widely adopted quality management system standard into the inquiry phase.
QEC Global Becomes First Oxebridge Q001 Certification Body
QEC Global Becomes First Oxebridge Q001 Certification Body
Quality Evaluation Center (QEC Global) of Portugal has become the world’s first accredited certification body to offer Oxebridge Q001 certification services.
Global Standard Launches Consultation on New Responsible Textile Standard GRTS
Global Standard Launches Consultation on New Responsible Textile Standard GRTS
Global Standard has launched the public consultation for a new voluntary sustainability framework, the Global Responsible Textile Standard (GRTS).
Draft ISO 45010 Guidance on Menstruation and Menopause in the Workplace Open for Comment
Draft ISO 45010 Guidance on Menstruation and Menopause in the Workplace Open for Comment
A draft international standard, ISO/DIS 45010, has been released for public consultation to guide workplaces in supporting employees through menstruation and menopause.
Global Rules for Plant-Based Food Labeling Laid Out in New ISO 87000
Global Rules for Plant-Based Food Labeling Laid Out in New ISO 87000
The growing global demand for plant-based foods has led to the publication of ISO 8700:2025,
Latest Part of ISO 19650 Series Covers Health and Safety Information in BIM
Latest Part of ISO 19650 Series Covers Health and Safety Information in BIM
The latest part of the ISO 19650 series, ISO 19650-6:2025, sets out how health and safety information should be shared and used throughout the life cycle of buildings and infrastructure.
IECEE Celebrates 40 Years of Driving Product Safety and International Trade
IECEE Celebrates 40 Years of Driving Product Safety and International Trade
The IEC System of Conformity Assessment Schemes for Electrotechnical Equipment and Components (IECEE) is celebrating its 40th anniversary.
VDA 19.1 Yellow Book Published With Expanded Cleanliness Inspection Rules
VDA 19.1 Yellow Book Published With Expanded Cleanliness Inspection Rules
The German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA) has published the new English edition of the VDA 19.1 Yellow Book,
First Meeting of IWA 50 Launches Work on Hydrological Risk Standards
First Meeting of IWA 50 Launches Work on Hydrological Risk Standards
The first online meeting of IWA 50 will be held on October 7, marking the start of international work on guidelines and potential standards for managing floods, droughts, and water scarcity.
NIST Publishes New Cryptography Standard to Protect Small Devices
NIST Publishes New Cryptography Standard to Protect Small Devices
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has finalized its NIST SP 800-232, a new standard to secure small, resource-limited electronics against cyberattacks.
CSQ Releases Cannabis Standards for Retail and Warehousing & Distribution, Updates Supplements
CSQ Releases Cannabis Standards for Retail and Warehousing & Distribution, Updates Supplements
Cannabis Safety and Quality (CSQ) has released new safety and quality standards for retail, warehousing and distribution, along with updated requirements for dietary supplement products.
China’s Zenith-Ward Pathfinders Team Wins Top Award at International Standards Olympiad
China’s Zenith-Ward Pathfinders Team Wins Top Award at International Standards Olympiad
The 20th International Standards Olympiad, organized by the Korean Agency for Technology and Standards (KATS),
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