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emeis Italia and AFNOR Italia: Quality, Processes, and Continuous Improvement at the Heart of the ISO 9001 Management System

An approach focused on process quality, putting people first, and continuously strengthening the organizational model. AFNOR Italia and emeis Italia share the value of a structured approach to quality, based on continuous improvement, effective process management, and the ability to respond ever more precisely to the needs of people and stakeholders. In this context, the management system

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September 4, 2026
Italy

UNI/PdR 192:2026: Up to 12,000 euros in grants for certification

Starting September 21, 2026, businesses will be able to access the incentives provided to help them begin the process of obtaining UNI/PdR 192:2026 certification, which focuses on work-life balance. A total of 7.5 million euros is available, with 60% of the funds reserved for micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises.

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September 3, 2026
International news

Standards and You: Discover How Standards Shape Our Daily Lives

To celebrate the AFNOR Group’s 100th anniversary, we are launching les-normes-et-vous.afnor.org, an immersive platform designed for the general public. Its goal is simple: to show how standards—which are often invisible—play an essential role in our everyday lives and contribute to a safer, more reliable, and more sustainable world. ✨ 100 stories to see things differently Each scene on the site immerses the visitor

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August 10, 2026
S2601030 - ISO Revision Logo Set - v5 RGB-48
International news

Transition from ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 to the 2026 Version – Your Questions/Our Answers

As leading standards for quality and environmental management, ISO 9001:2026 (September 2026) and ISO 14001:2026 (April 2026) replace the 2015 versions. These revisions permanently incorporate the 2024 Climate Amendment A1 and strengthen risk management, quality culture, and the life-cycle approach. A three-year transition period for certifications is now beginning. In this FAQ, find out

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July 24, 2026
Vietnam

AFNOR INTERNATIONAL COMPLETES NF CERTIFICATION, ISO 14067 PRODUCT CARBON FOOTPRINT VERIFICATION, AND ISO 14064 GREENHOUSE GAS VERIFICATION FOR “QUANG NINH CONSTRUCTION AND CEMENT JSC”

In a significant development that will boost exports to European Union (EU) and U.K. markets, QUANG NINH CONSTRUCTION AND CEMENT JSC, with its LAM THACH plant in VIETNAM, is the first cement plant in Vietnam’s large cement industry to have received both CE and NF markings for its products—two stringent global quality standards that validate LAM Thach cement’s adherence to higher standards.

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July 22, 2026
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