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Artificial Intelligence Management System Standard Now Available in Italian
Artificial Intelligence Management System Standard Now Available in Italian
The artificial intelligence (AI) management system standard has been published in Italian as UNI CEI ISO/IEC 42001:2024.
MASE Launches Call to Promote 'Made Green in Italy' Product Certification
MASE Launches Call to Promote 'Made Green in Italy' Product Certification
The Ministry of the Environment and Energy Security (MASE) has announced a call for proposals to encourage participation in the voluntary "Made Green in Italy" program,
Modica PGI Chocolate Sets Another Benchmark with QR Code Digital Passport
Modica PGI Chocolate Sets Another Benchmark with QR Code Digital Passport
Modica PGI Chocolate has introduced a QR Code-based digital passport, further enhancing transparency and consumer engagement.
Italy Launches First Specifications for Animal Welfare, Making SQNBA Fully Certifiable Framework
Italy Launches First Specifications for Animal Welfare, Making SQNBA Fully Certifiable Framework
Italy has launched the first five technical specifications of the National Animal Welfare Quality System (SQNBA), focusing on beef cattle, dairy cattle, and free-range pigs.
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.

Global News

ISO 29481 Part Two Defines Practical Digital Communication for BIM
ISO 29481 Part Two Defines Practical Digital Communication for BIM
ISO 29481-2:2025 has been officially published, setting out how practical digital communication can be implemented in building information modeling (BIM) and infrastructure projects, as well as in other asset-related use cases across all life cycle stages.
ISO 22544 Sets a Common Vocabulary For Laboratory Design
ISO 22544 Sets a Common Vocabulary For Laboratory Design
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published ISO 22544:2025, an International Standard that defines a shared vocabulary for laboratory design to improve clarity and consistency in how laboratories are planned, built, and used. 
Upcoming IFS Local Food Safety Check Addresses Needs of Small-Scale Food Businesses
Upcoming IFS Local Food Safety Check Addresses Needs of Small-Scale Food Businesses
IFS is preparing to introduce IFS Local, a new food safety check designed for small-scale food processing businesses,
A Fresh Fit for Fashion as ISO Launches Global Clothing Size System
A Fresh Fit for Fashion as ISO Launches Global Clothing Size System
A recently published ISO standard, ISO 8559-2:2025, gives the global clothing size system a makeover by replacing national size labels with clear body measurements to support more consistent sizing worldwide.
ISO Publishes Two New Resources on Consumer Voices in AI and Emerging Technologies
ISO Publishes Two New Resources on Consumer Voices in AI and Emerging Technologies
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has released two new resources aimed at strengthening the role of consumers in the standardization of artificial intelligence (AI) and other emerging technologies.
ISO/TS 14064-4 Introduced to Support Greenhouse Gas Reporting
ISO/TS 14064-4 Introduced to Support Greenhouse Gas Reporting
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published ISO/TS 14064-4, a new technical specification designed to help organizations apply ISO 14064-1 more consistently when measuring and reporting greenhouse gas emissions.
BRCGS Opens Public Consultation on Consumer Products Issue 5 Draft
BRCGS Opens Public Consultation on Consumer Products Issue 5 Draft
BRCGS has opened a public consultation on the draft of Global Standard Consumer Products Issue 5, marking the first full revision of the standard since 2016 and setting the direction for how non-food consumer products will be certified in the coming years.
VDA QMC Introduces Official Certificates for Automotive SPICE Assessments
VDA QMC Introduces Official Certificates for Automotive SPICE Assessments
From January 1, 2026, companies will be able to officially register Automotive SPICE assessment results with the VDA Quality Management Center (VDA QMC) and issue recognized certificates without infringing trademark rules.
ISO 22095 Chain of Custody Standard Under Review With Call for Stakeholder Input
ISO 22095 Chain of Custody Standard Under Review With Call for Stakeholder Input
The international ISO 22095:2020 Chain of Custody standard is currently under review, and stakeholders are being invited to share their experience with using the standard.
International Standards Bodies Issue Seoul Statement on Trustworthy AI
International Standards Bodies Issue Seoul Statement on Trustworthy AI
International standards organizations have jointly issued the Seoul Statement on Artificial Intelligence, setting out a shared commitment to develop global standards that support safe, inclusive, and trustworthy AI.
ISO 14001:2026 Final Draft Sets New Rules for Climate, Biodiversity and Documentation
ISO 14001:2026 Final Draft Sets New Rules for Climate, Biodiversity and Documentation
The revision of ISO 14001 has recently entered its Final Draft International Standard (FDIS) stage, and the updated standard is scheduled for publication in April 2026.
ISO 17020 Reaches Final Global Vote toward 2026 Release
ISO 17020 Reaches Final Global Vote toward 2026 Release
The revision of ISO/IEC 17020, the international standard for inspection bodies, has reached the Final Draft International Standard (FDIS) stage and is now in its final global voting phase.
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