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Italy's first accommodation facility certified ISO 22483:2020 - Tourism and related services

A new milestone for the Italian non-hotel sector, combining quality, culture and authenticity. QUASER Certificazione S.r.l., one of the AFNOR Group's subsidiaries in Italy, is proud to have awarded ISO 22483:2020 certification on October 15, 2025 to I Tre Bacili S.r.l., a historic 16th-century residence located in the heart of the Salento region of Puglia, in Spongano (LE). ISO 22483:2020 is the international standard that

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ISO 17298: A universal approach to integrating biodiversity into organizational strategies.

In view of the accelerating loss of biodiversity worldwide, it is imperative that organizations have organized instruments to intervene in a tangible and coherent way. It is in this context that the voluntary ISO 17298 standard has been set up, as the first global standard entirely dedicated to biodiversity. The standard was initiated by AFNOR International, which chairs the ISO/TC 331 technical committee.

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Mongolian delegation visits AFNOR Group headquarters: a highlight for international cooperation

On Tuesday, October 1, 2025, the AFNOR Group was honored to welcome a delegation from Mongolia to its headquarters. Comprising 40 representatives from a wide range of sectors, the visit testifies to the growing interest in standards and certification in this part of the world. A European first for Mongolia This is the first time that such a large and influential group from Mongolia has visited our headquarters.

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Webinar TISAX - vantaggi e le modalità di valutazione

🚗 Webinar gratuito su TISAX® | 6 ottobre 2025 📅 Un'opportunità imperdibile per i fornitori del settore automotive: partecipa al nostro webinar dedicato alla valutazione TISAX®, lo standard di riferimento per la sicurezza delle informazioni nel settore. Durante l'evento, un esperto illustrerà i requisiti di TISAX®, i benefici per le aziende certificate e come affrontare con successo il processo di assessment. Nel settore automotive, la

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Iso survey: iso 9001 quality faces heterogeneous growth worldwide
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ISO 9001 version 2026 - A universal standard evolving to meet global challenges

From August 27 to October 14, 2025, the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) is inviting public comments on the next edition of ISO 9001, a global pillar of quality management. Millions of certified organizations worldwide are encouraged to participate in the development of this text, which will influence quality management for the next ten years. 🔄

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🌍International Day for the Protection of the Ozone Layer, from science to ͏action: c͏omment les ͏règles mondiales accompagnent le changement clima͏tique

The adoption of the Montreal Protocol in 1987 marks one of the world's great environmental success stories. Thanks to l͏a cooperation between countries, discharges ͏of substances that damage the ozone layer - especially CFCs (chlorofluorocarbons) and HCFCs - have fallen by over 98%. This well rdinated action has led to a spectacular improvement: the famous "hole" in l͏a ozone layer above͏

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Coping with major fires: the strategic importance of ISO 14001 certification

Context and challenges of massive fires The summer of 2025 is already being marked by an upsurge in large-scale fires in Europe, exacerbated by heatwave and drought conditions: Sardinia (Italy): In Punta Molentis, fires surrounded bathers, leading to the evacuation of 200 people from the coast. Peloponnese and Evia (Greece): More than 55 fires were reported in 24 hours,

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