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UNI Invites Input on Turning Recycling Verification Practice Into a Formal Standard
UNI is inviting market participants to share their experiences with UNI/PdR 88:2020,
Corporate Sustainability: UNI and Accredia Publish Guide for Reliable Reporting
UNI and Accredia have released a new brochure to help companies prepare transparent and trustworthy sustainability reports.
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
A new Italian standard offers practical guidance for measuring and improving indoor air quality in homes, offices, and schools.Global News
ISO/DIS 9001 Timeline Confirmed Following Seventeenth Working Group Meeting
ISO/TC 176/SC 2/WG 29, the group revising ISO 9001, held its seventeenth meeting virtually on May 20, 2025, with 48 participants from 27 national standards bodies and 8 liaison organizations.
Long-Awaited ISO 27031 Revision Brings ICT Business Continuity Planning Into the Digital Era
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has released the long-awaited second edition of ISO/IEC 27031,
Tackling Sophisticated Threats: New ISO 37003 Provides Practical Anti-Fraud Guidance
A new international standard, ISO 37003:2025, has been published to help organizations strengthen their defenses against increasingly sophisticated fraud.
June 2025 Accreditation Roundup: ILAC-IAF Merger Advances, New IAF Documents and More
International accreditation organizations ILAC (International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation) and IAF (International Accreditation Forum) have accelerated merger plans into a common global organization
Global Experts Gather in Australia to Advance Revision of ISO 20387 Biobanking Standard
ISO/TC 276 Biotechnology technical committee held its annual plenary in Cairns, Australia, bringing together experts from 41 countries to focus on revising ISO 20387, the international standard for biobanking.
IAF PL 3 Issue 5 Refines Process for Adding New Areas to Global Accreditation System
The International Accreditation Forum (IAF) has published Issue 5 of IAF PL 3, its policy on the structure of the Multilateral Recognition Arrangement (MLA) and how new areas can be added.
How IEEE’s Cybersecurity Certification Supports Connected Medical Devices
The IEEE Standards Association is advancing efforts to safeguard connected medical devices through its IEEE Medical Device Cybersecurity Certification Program.
ISO 42005 Sets Global Framework for AI System Impact Assessment
ISO and IEC have released ISO/IEC 42005:2025, a new international standard that helps organizations assess how AI systems affect individuals and society.
New Decision Tree Explains Food Safety Risk Levels in FSSC Version 2.0
Foundation FSSC has published a new decision tree to help food businesses determine whether a control measure should be classified as a Critical Control Point (CCP) or an Operational Prerequisite Program (oPRP).
IAFP Honors Sobeys With 2025 Black Pearl Award for Food Safety Excellence
Sobeys Inc. has been named the 2025 recipient of the Black Pearl Award by the International Association for Food Protection (IAFP),
IAF Outlook May 2025 Spotlights UNIDO Partnership and Regional Developments in Africa
The International Accreditation Forum (IAF) has published the May 2025 edition of its newsletter IAF Outlook, spotlighting major partnerships, technological advances, and accreditation efforts across regions.
