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

Why do certification bodies exist?

Chapter 1 of CSQA's institutional campaign "Certified Trust"

ISO 14002-3:2026: New guidelines for integrating climate change into environmental management systems

Mitigation, adaptation, climate risks and opportunities enter into a structured environmental management approach

An invitation to look beyond the certificate

"Certified Trust" is underway, CSQA's institutional campaign which, through eight chapters, explains the role of certification bodies and the value of conformity assessment as a trusted infrastructure at the service of businesses, institutions and citizens.

The new ISO 9001:2026 standard has been published: what changes for companies?

The transition process is now open for certified companies

Native Plant/Biodiversity: Italy's first certification issued

The brand created by Veneto Agricoltura enters its operational phase with the first certification issued by CSQA to the Forestry Plant Nursery

Maria Chiara Ferrarese: "Trust is an invisible infrastructure that creates value for the market."

Video interview with the Director and CEO of CSQA by Paolo Bozzacchi for L'Economista di Urania News

EFSA confirms the safety of aspartame-acesulfame salt (E 962)

What changes for companies in the food sector

Food 2040 and AgRI 2040: The EU is betting on innovation.

From the lab to the field: the new European strategy for agri-food research

Greenwashing Directive: New environmental reporting obligations for companies starting September 27

A free webinar to learn more

Product Carbon Footprint (PCF): What it is and how to calculate it

Measures the greenhouse gas emissions associated with a product throughout its life cycle

QS-Soyplus, CSQA's DTP112 "Sustainable Cereals and Oilseeds" recognized by QS in Annex 4.3

A further step towards the sustainability of the feed supply chain

Climate Risk: What It Is, and Its Impact on the Economy and Business

Climate risks impact ESG, resilience, business continuity, investments, and long-term value creation

CSQA incorporates Check Fruit's regulated certification activities: the number of controlled Geographical Indication supply chains rises to 98.

In the PDO PGI TSG food sector, almost one in three denominations is controlled by CSQA

Montasio PDO: a €95 million supply chain and 767 operators

CSQA confirmed to carry out checks on 6,000 tons of the certified supply chain

CSQA accelerates in 2025: revenues of €37.4 million, EBITDA of 6.89%, and record growth in certification services.

Sustainability, animal welfare and digital innovation drive growth and strengthen national leadership

Etna Cherry PDO: CSQA is the new certification body for supply chain development.

CSQA strengthens its leadership in the inspection of Italian PDO and PGI cherries.

Voghiera Garlic PDO, a supply chain worth €1 million

CSQA has been chosen as the new certification body to carry out checks on the 430 tons of the PDO supply chain.

Carne Salada del Trentino PGI : Certified Production Coming Soon

Trentino excellence entrusts its controls to CSQA, the leading certification body in the sector in Italy with 82 Geographical Indications.

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

Maria Chiara Ferrarese: "Trust is an invisible infrastructure that creates value for the market."

Video interview with the Director and CEO of CSQA by Paolo Bozzacchi for L'Economista di Urania News

Promarche renews ISO 14001 certification with CSQA

The audit conducted by CSQA confirms the company's environmental management system, which is committed to resource efficiency, waste reduction, and continuous improvement.

Forest Heritage: Certified Forest Grows in Friuli

After the annual CSQA audit, the PEFC certified forest area reaches almost 105 thousand hectares, confirming the primacy of the Group coordinated by Uncem Fvg

Modica PGI Chocolate at the Center of International Blockchain Research

The Digital Passport, used by the Modica PGI Chocolate supply chain and created in collaboration with CSQA, is at the center of research on traceability, Geographical Indications and blockchain.

CSQA accelerates the quality of the future

Sustainability, digital, and security drive growth at CSQA certification body

Grana Padano DOP: Consortium and supply chain ready for greenwashing innovations

In September, product labelling will have to be more reliable. The Grana Padano Protection Consortium has been working for years to scientifically map the product's environmental impact.

Follina, pilot project for a certification program for agritourism businesses

Follina (TV). Tourism: A pilot project for the new sustainability certification for Terranostra Campagna Amica agritourism businesses with CSQA teachers and technicians.

A zero-emission supply chain for MartinoRossi

MartinoRossi presents the 100% electric truck for transporting energy+. Zero-emission supply chain certified by CSQA. The byproduct is derived from corn processing for renewable energy.

Innovation, security, and competitiveness: at the Institutions' Festival, a dialogue between politics and business on the country's future.

Maria Chiara Ferrarese, General Manager and CEO of CSQA, highlights how certifications, quality and sustainability represent increasingly strategic tools for strengthening the competitiveness of Made in Italy products.

SQNPI and integrated agriculture against greenwashing

Noble mold and spice eaux with the DOP inspector, interview with Marco Gasparotto (CSQA)

In his former life, he defended endangered animals in Cambodia. Today, Marco Gasparotto (CSQA) oversees the enforcement of the regulations for the Coppasalame-Pancetta golden trio. And he says: "We're not there to punish, but to protect excellence."

Cantagallo's forest therapies experience at the European Congress of Psychosomatic Medicine