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ISO 14001 Certified Sites on the Rise in Italy, Shows Environmental Yearbook 2024
ISO 14001 Certified Sites on the Rise in Italy, Shows Environmental Yearbook 2024
The number of sites in Italy certified under the Italian version of ISO 14001 rose by 17% in 2023, reaching 31,687.
May Issue of AccrediaLetter Highlights Cybersecurity, AI in Labs, and National Accreditation Growth
May Issue of AccrediaLetter Highlights Cybersecurity, AI in Labs, and National Accreditation Growth
The May edition of AccrediaLetter, the newsletter of the Italian Accreditation Body - Accredia,
Accredia Joins National Statistical System as Certification Data Gains Official Status
Accredia Joins National Statistical System as Certification Data Gains Official Status
Accredia has officially b Italy’s National Statistical System (SISTAN), the national network that coordinates the production of official statistical information.
Italy Opens Preliminary Inquiry for Seventeen Standards on Safety, Sustainability, and Emerging Needs
Italy Opens Preliminary Inquiry for Seventeen Standards on Safety, Sustainability, and Emerging Needs
The Italian national standardization body UNI  has launched a preliminary public inquiry for 17 proposed standards, open from May 8 to May 22, 2025.
Valore Sicilia Project Boosts Agri-Food Transparency Through Blockchain and Certification
Valore Sicilia Project Boosts Agri-Food Transparency Through Blockchain and Certification
The Agency for the Mediterranean has launched the Valore Sicilia project to improve traceability and promote the origin and quality of Sicilian agri-food products.
New UNI Guide Unites ISO 27001 and NIST Framework for Stronger Cyber Defense
New UNI Guide Unites ISO 27001 and NIST Framework for Stronger Cyber Defense
The Italian national standards body UNI has published UNI/PdR 174:2025, a new guideline to help organizations improve their digital resilience.
Three Major Updates on UNI’s Obiettivo 9001 Platform Tracking ISO 9001 Revision
Three Major Updates on UNI’s Obiettivo 9001 Platform Tracking ISO 9001 Revision
The Italian national standardization body UNI has published new content on its Obiettivo 9001 platform, offering early insight into changes expected in the upcoming revision of ISO 9001.
Bank of Italy Earns Certifications for Distance and Non-Formal Training
Bank of Italy Earns Certifications for Distance and Non-Formal Training
The Bank of Italy has received UNI ISO 29993:2019 and UNI ISO 29994:2021 certifications for its training services, confirming the quality and effectiveness of its educational programs.
Five Experts Honored in 19th Edition of Paolo Scolari Award
Five Experts Honored in 19th Edition of Paolo Scolari Award
At the end of its 2025 General Assembly of Members, the Italian national standardization body UNI awarded five individuals the Paolo Scolari Award.
UNI Publishes New Standard to Improve Indoor Air Quality and Building Efficiency
UNI Publishes New Standard to Improve Indoor Air Quality and Building Efficiency
A new Italian standard offers practical guidance for measuring and improving indoor air quality in homes, offices, and schools.
ENEA Contributes to EU Effort for Sustainable Soil Management and Climate Resilience
ENEA Contributes to EU Effort for Sustainable Soil Management and Climate Resilience
ENEA, the Italian National Agency for New Technologies, Energy and Sustainable Economic Development, contributed to the European Joint Programme EJP SOIL, a major EU-funded research initiative involving 26 countries.
Corporate Mobility Roles Clarified in New Italian UNI 11977 Standard
Corporate Mobility Roles Clarified in New Italian UNI 11977 Standard
The new UNI 11977:2025 standard has been published,

Global News

Work Begins on IEC 60601-1 Medical Electrical Equipment Safety Standard Update
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Youth Leadership Program Opens Applications For 2026–2027 Environmental Cohort
Youth Leadership Program Opens Applications For 2026–2027 Environmental Cohort
Applications are now open for the third cohort of the Environmental Management Youth Leadership Group (YLG 3.0), an initiative of the International Organization for Standardization (ISO).
PEFC Opens Nominations For Forest Management Working Group Seats
PEFC Opens Nominations For Forest Management Working Group Seats
The Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) is inviting nominations for its Sustainable Forest Management Working Group, with submissions open until April 22, 2026. 
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