For those looking for a way to help Abruzzo earthquake victims

Several public and private institutions are collecting funds for the victims of the recent earthquake in the Abruzzo region. While the Embassy does not endorse a specific institution, this list includes some important institutions accepting online donations from abroad. more...

REACH: EU Chemical Regulation

REACH is a major reform of EU chemicals policy affecting all global supply chains that produce and use chemicals. Our office at the European Union has prepared a webpage for U.S. exporters to Europe, particularly SMEs, to inform them about requirements under REACH and to help them prepare for compliance. more...

Strategy Targeting Organized Piracy (STOP!)

Growing global trade in pirated and counterfeit goods threatens America's innovation economy, the competitiveness of our leading companies and small manufacturers, and the livelihoods of their workers. more...

New Medical Device Registration Procedures in Italy

The Italian Ministry of Health (MOH) has introduced new registration procedures for medical devices in Italy. The new registration procedures have been introduced in two phases. All medical devices introduced in Italy after May 1, 2007 must be registered according to the new procedures before medical devices can be sold in Italy. more...

Franchising opportunities from the U.S.A.

Here is a new opportunity to promote your franchising concept to Italian would-be partners! Join the new section of our website titled “Opportunita' di Franchising dagli U.S.A.” (Franchising opportunities from the United States'). more...

Partnership For Growth

The U.S. Mission to Italy, under the direction of Ambassador Ronald Spogli, has launched an ambitious initiative, the Partnership for Growth. The Partnership seeks to stimulate economic competition and entrepreneurship, as Italy faces the economic challenges of the 21 century. more...