For over 35 years, competence, ethics and passion have guided CSQA in the development of certification, assessment and training services.

Raw Milk Products: Ministry of Health Guidelines

Practical information for both food supply chain operators and local health authorities

Supply Chain, the new IFS ESG Compliance Check tool

Evaluate and improve sustainability practices and supply chain management system

KilometroVerdeParma: 100,000 trees guaranteed by PEFC certification

Issued by CSQA for the sustainable management of 35 hectares of urban and peripheral plantations in Parma

Gender Equality Certification: Applications for contribution exemptions are now open.

Applications for recognition of the 2025 incentive can be submitted until April 30, 2026.

Insurance: New Priorities Amid Climate, Cyber, and Demographic Risks

The new EY–Italian Insurtech Association research highlights the need to redefine priorities and investments

EU imports of agri-food products and livestock: strengthening controls

New food safety measures and a level playing field for European producers

EU Zoonoses Report "One Health 2024"

Most reported in the EU: campylobacteriosis, salmonellosis, STEC, listeriosis and echinococcosis, with an increase in foodborne outbreaks

Urban greenery: Parco Nord Milano obtains the first PEFC certification in Italy

Protection of biodiversity and ecosystem services

Healthcare in Italy: OASI Report 2025

The critical issues highlighted by CeRGAS SDA Bocconi

Unfair Trading Practices in the Agri-Food Sector: The First Assessment of the EU Directive

First positive effects, greater protection for farmers and small suppliers and the challenges to be faced

Italian Agri-Food: The ISMEA Agri-Food Report 2025

Italy's leadership in European agri-food confirmed

Carbon Credits: MASAF Guidelines for the New National Registry Published

CREA Registry management body

Pane Toscano PDO: consumer value of 4.2 million for the certified supply chain

CSQA confirmed to carry out checks on 900 tons of the certified supply chain

CSQA issues the first certification in Italy accredited by Accredia according to the ISO/IEC 42001 standard on Artificial Intelligence

CSQA has issued to SMI Group the first certification in Italy accredited by Accredia for Artificial Intelligence Management Systems

CSQA Members' Meeting: new Board of Directors and proclamation of the new President

Pietro Bonato appointed new President and CEO

Pecorino Crotonese PDO: 1.7 million euros of consumer value from the certified supply chain

CSQA chosen as new certification body to carry out checks on over 95 tons of the PDO supply chain

Italy protagonist in the certification of the first two Geographical Indications of Mauritius

CSQA Develops Advanced Control System to Promote Quality and Export for Rum and Unrefined Sugar

Nostrano Valtrompia PDO, mountain quality is promoted with DOP Tourism

CSQA confirmed to carry out checks on the six certified tons produced by the Brescia PDO cheese supply chain

Val di Non PDO apple, one in five apples abroad

CSQA confirmed to carry out checks on over 150,000 tonnes of the certified supply chain

CSQA acquires CHECK FRUIT

The CSQA Group: a center of excellence in the agri-food certification sector with strong sectoral expertise

PDO Piacentini cured meats, from €50 million certified supply chains in the area

CSQA confirmed to carry out checks on the over 2,150 tonnes generated by the three certified supply chains

Tropea Calabria PGI Red Onion: 60 million consumer value from the certified supply chain

CSQA confirmed for checks on over 20 thousand tons of the certified supply chain made up of nurserymen, producers, intermediaries and packers

Piave PDO, a 17 million supply chain from the Belluno Dolomites

CSQA confirmed to carry out checks on over 1,900 tonnes of the certified supply chain

Ricciarelli and Panforte di Siena, over 4.3 million euros of value produced by the Sienese PGI chains

CSQA confirmed to carry out checks on over 327 tonnes of certified supply chains

Vicenza Dairies: Asiago DOP is certified Made Green in Italy in Class A.

Latterie Vicentine is the main producer of the Asiago Cheese Protection Consortium to achieve the highest level of the environmental scheme promoted by the Ministry, confirming its commitment to the supply chain.

Parma Ham DOP, a question of microclimate

The Tyrrhenian wind is one of the secrets to curing Emilian prosciutto: to protect the environment and the industry, which involves three thousand people, the Parma Ham Consortium has completed an ecological transition project. The result? Software to reduce production's impact. And an academy to train new employees.

Radicchio d'Argento: 25 years of flavor, culture, and territory

The excellence of Radicchio di Verona PGI was celebrated among young chefs, research, history and neuroscience and the 25 years of “Radicchio… D'argento”, the Interregional Gastronomic Competition born in 2000.

VIDEO – Maria Chiara Ferrarese (CSQA): 2025 for certified supply chains

VIDEO – Pietro Bonato (CSQA): The PDO and PGI supply chains in 2025

25 years of excellence: the 25th edition of the "Radicchio d'Argento" competition is presented.

The 25th edition of the Interregional Gastronomic Competition "Radicchio d'Argento" has been presented, organized by the Consortium of Radicchio Rosso di Verona PGI.

Ovaro, Municipality and CAFC reach agreement for sustainable forest management

Agreement between the Municipality of Ovaro and CAFC for sustainable forest management, which in 2024 obtained the PEFC Ecosystem Services Certification issued by CSQA

Doc Crew has obtained ISO 45001 certification with CSQA

Doc Crew has been recognized for its commitment to health and safety in the events and entertainment sector with the ISO 45001 certification issued by CSQA.

Piave DOP cheese is going strong

The Consortium for the Protection of Piave Dop Cheese celebrates 15 years of history with the Piave Gourmet Award.

International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women: From Morricone to Verdi, to the Orange Tower

A calendar of events in Pisa that will continue until December to address an unfortunately very current issue.

The importance of health: COOP's commitment to food safety

The principles that have distinguished and inspired Coop's commitment since its founding have continued to evolve and address major current issues. From field to fork, throughout all agricultural supply chains, respect for people comes first.

Wheat, reducing CO2 to earn more

The market is experiencing a growing demand for wheat flour with a low environmental impact. Yara and Molini Pivetti have developed a wheat cultivation protocol that uses more sustainably produced fertilizers to attract consumers willing to spend more for a product with a reduced carbon footprint.