UNI EN 14065 certification - Industrial laundries

Scope of Certification

UNI EN 14065 certification demonstrates the conformity of the biocontamination control system (RABC – Risk Analysis and Biocontamination Control) implemented by industrial laundries, ensuring effective management of microbiological risks throughout the entire textile processing cycle.

Implementing the standard provides an effective framework for maintaining high hygiene standards, reducing the risk of contamination, and offering customers objective assurance of the reliability of laundering processes.

CSI issues certification in accordance with EN 14065 and, upon request, can also assess the implementation of the standard against the RABC–AUIL Guidelines developed by Assosistema, the leading Italian industry association affiliated with Confindustria. CSI is a certification body officially recognized by Assosistema to issue RABC certification.

Benefits of Certification

UNI EN 14065 certification enables organizations to:

  • demonstrate the effectiveness of their biocontamination control system;
  • ensure the hygienic quality of processed textiles;
  • strengthen the confidence of customers, clients, and regulatory authorities;
  • enhance the credibility of their processes through independent third-party certification;
  • improve operational control and microbiological risk management.

RABC System Principles

The RABC system defined by UNI EN 14065 is based on the following key principles:

  • identification of microbiological hazards and related control measures;
  • identification of Control Points (CPs);
  • definition of target levels and tolerance limits for each control point;
  • establishment of monitoring procedures for each control point;
  • definition of corrective actions in the event of deviations;
  • verification of the effectiveness of the RABC system;
  • management of documentation and records supporting the system.

Eligible Organizations

This certification is intended for organizations involved in the industrial processing of textiles that wish to demonstrate the conformity of their biocontamination control system with UNI EN 14065, including:

  • industrial laundries;
  • laundries serving the healthcare, social care, hospitality, food, and industrial sectors;
  • organizations seeking to enhance the value of their processes through certification issued by an independent third-party certification body.
 Examination of the application and documentation sent by the Company, listed in the "Special rules" specific to the product to be certified. Any deficiencies and significant deviations from the requirements, found at this stage, will be communicated so that the appropriate changes can be introduced before the assessment visit is carried out. Upon request, CSI will appoint an inspector to visit the organisation to verify the conformity of the product, process or service. If the results of the visit include non-conformities or observations, a corrective action plan will be required to meet the requirements for the issue of the product certificate. After all the non-conformities that may have emerged from the assessment visit have been passed, and after the positive outcome of the laboratory tests, certification will be granted. The issue of the certificate will be followed by surveillance visits to verify that compliance is being maintained. The frequency of surveillance visits and laboratory tests, if any, is fixed by the special rules applicable. The certification shall have the validity defined in the specific special rules, on expiry the contract shall be deemed to be tacitly renewed unless terminated by one of the two contracting parties 4 (four) months before the expiry date. Improves the arrangement of organisational processes Attests to an organisation's ability to achieve and maintain stated service standards over time Increases user confidence and credibility Strengthens marketing strategies and opens the way to new markets Tool to enhance the agri-food and forestry sectors, increasing market confidence... Tool to certify the capability of an organization to gain and maintain steadily, service standard declared to the public... Formal act of a third-party body that certify the conformity of the product technical reference documents, marketing deed to enhance and diversify the product... For years the training offered by IMQ group represented a point of reference for professional development and the update of freelance and employees. Second and third-party, inspections and testing: expert auditors capable to understand the situation of the company...