Register of companies and accreditation procedures
The Civil Protection Department is establishing an open Register for companies that wish to be accredited for the production and sale of badges associated with civil protection activities, as outlined in Article 5 of the decree issued by the Head of Department No. 2085, July 14, 2025. Attachment 1 of the decree specifies the technical requirements that must be met in the production of these badges.
Accreditation procedure. Companies seeking accreditation must submit a brief presentation of their activities and their relevance along with their application. Additionally, the legal representative must declare, in accordance with Presidential Decree 445/2000, that they meet all the requirements for contracting with Public Administration, have not been convicted of crimes against Public Administration, and are free from tax arrears or any issues related to contribution regularity. This documentation, along with the application, should be sent to the registered address: protezionecivile@pec.governo.it, and a copy should be sent to: relazioni.istituzionali@protezionecivile.it.
Companies are invited to submit badge samples to the Civil Protection Department, which must issue a conformity opinion after direct examination.
- The third-class badge consists of a metal shield, 20 mm on each side, in the institutional blue color of the Civil Protection Department, with a gold empty diamond intertwined with a St. Andrew's cross in the center.
- The second-class badge consists of a metal shield, 20 mm on each side, in the institutional blue color of the Civil Protection Department, with a hollow diamond intertwined with a St. Andrew's cross in the center, all in silver.
- The first-class badge consists of a 20 mm square metal shield, in the institutional blue color of the Civil Protection Department, with a hollow diamond intertwined with a St. Andrew's cross in the center, all in bronze.
The badges submitted for conformity verification will be kept at no cost to the Civil Protection Department as reference samples. Once the conformity opinion is received, companies are permitted to include, within any badge holders and beneath the company name, the phrase "CONFORMS TO THE SAMPLE DEPOSITED WITH THE CIVIL PROTECTION DEPARTMENT."
Companies are dedicated to marketing the badges exclusively to individuals who provide the participation certificate issued by the Civil Protection Department. This can be done directly or through their own distribution channels. Additionally, they will manage any requests for home delivery from applicants.
It is specified that the Civil Protection Department is not involved in the relationships between companies and buyers, or between companies and any resellers.
Companies cannot use symbols and badges for purposes other than those provided for by current regulations, but they can launch advertising campaigns with the prior approval of the Department.
In the event of delays, unsatisfactory service, or buyer complaints, the Department may, after verification and consultation with the companies, order their removal from the Register, without affecting the right to compensation for any damages.
In the event of any changes to the relevant regulations, the Department will promptly notify the companies listed in the Register.
Registered companies are obligated to produce the badges for a minimum of five years and must provide the Department with their price list and any updates to it. The Department reserves the right to report any discrepancies to the appropriate authorities.
Please note that applying for inclusion in the Register mentioned in this notice does not create any binding commitments for the Department, and no rights can be asserted based on this application.
No exclusive rights are granted for the production and sale of badges, and there is no obligation to supply even minimum quantities, as purchase requests are made solely by the recipients.
For inquiries, contact: relazioni.istituzionali@protezionecivile.it.
For all mentioned regulations, please consult the dedicated section on badges available on this website.