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Accredia Letter Spotlights Biobanks, ISO 14001 Transition and Procurement
The Italian Accreditation Body (Accredia) has published the May 2026 issue of Accredia Letter,
Italy Adopts ISO 22367:2026 for Medical Laboratory Risk Management
The Italian National Standardization Body (UNI) has published the Italian adoption of ISO 22367:2026, the revised international guidance standard for risk management in medical laboratories.
Italy Updates Sustainable Aquaculture Rules With Stricter Traceability Requirements
Italy’s Ministry of Agriculture has updated the production specifications for the National Livestock Quality System (SQNZ) “Sustainable Aquaculture” scheme, which sets the certification requirements for participating producers.
Lamborghini Recognized for Environmental, Social and Governance Practices
Automobili Lamborghini has received ESG Recognition from DNV, for using certified management systems to support its environmental, social, and governance commitments.
Accredia Passes EA Peer Evaluation for Biobanking Accreditation
The Italian accreditation body Accredia has passed a peer evaluation by the European co-operation for Accreditation (EA), advancing the process for international recognition of Italian biobank accreditations under ISO 20387.
Italy Opens Consultation on Food Traceability Certification Rules
The Italian National Unification Body (UNI) has opened a public consultation on a new reference practice that would define how accredited certification bodies assess traceability systems in agri-food supply chains under UNI EN ISO 22005:2008.
Lidl Italia Earns UNI/PdR 125 Gender Equality Certification
Lidl Italia has obtained UNI/PdR 125:2022 certification for gender equality, recognizing the company’s management system and policies aimed at supporting fair treatment, inclusion, and equal opportunities across the organization.
Italy Publishes National Versions of ISO/IEC 17020 and 17024 Conformity Assessment Standards
The Italian National Unification Body (UNI) has published the Italian-language national versions of recently updated ISO/IEC 17020 and ISO/IEC 17024, replacing the previous 2012 editions.
UNI Honors 2026 Paolo Scolari Award Winners for Contributions to Standardization
The Italian National Unification Body (UNI) has announced the winners of the 2026 Paolo Scolari Award, recognizing individuals who made significant contributions to technical standardization, quality infrastructure, and the promotion of standards culture in Italy and Europe.
UNI and Accredia Release April Editions of Their Monthly Publications
The Italian National Unification Body (UNI) and the Italian accreditation body Accredia have released the April 2026 editions of their monthly publications, STANDARD and AccrediaLetter.
Italy Expands Workplace Safety Prevention Through Free Access To UNI Standards
The Italian Ministry of Labour and Social Policies (MLPS), the National Institute for Insurance against Accidents at Work (INAIL), and the Italian National Standardization Body (UNI) have signed a three-year agreement to provide free access to technical standards on workplace health and safety.
North-West Tuscany Offers Grants For Certification Up To 5,000 Euros
The Chamber of Commerce of Tuscany North-West has opened a 2026 funding call with a total budget of 300,000 euros,Global News
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.
Licensing Instead of Sales: ISO Changes How Standards Are Used
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) is preparing to replace its traditional standards sales approach with a licensing model that would give users defined rights to use standards content instead of broad unrestricted access.
BRCGS Updates Food Safety, Packaging, Storage, and Broker Rules to Meet New GFSI Requirements
BRCGS has updated certification requirements for its Food Safety, Packaging Materials, Storage and Distribution, and Agents and Brokers standards,
