IMQ is an Italian acronym for hospital quality label. It was founded in 1951, is an independent, non-profit organization, is responsible for electrical and gas appliances and materials, inspection and certification.

IMQ types of equipment currently controlled by about 170 classes, testing of new products each year than 3000, has certified more than 16,000 products.

In Italy, support groups and organizations IMQ the National Research Council (CNR), Ministry of the Interior, the Ministry of Industry, Public Works, Ministry of Labour, the Post Ministry of Transport, Ministry of Foreign Trade and the Ministry of Defence. IMQ executive members in addition to the major cities of the Power Authority, there are certified products of interest to the Commission, the Council, and associations. IMQ this position and qualifications of members, good way to ensure the detection of the independence and impartiality of the work.

IMQ's business scope includes: (1) low-voltage insulated cables and insulation tape; (2) low-voltage equipment; (3) lamps and accessories; (4) Household appliances; (5) power meter; (6) gas appliances; (7) capacitors and filters; (8) electronic apparatus; (9) medical equipment; (10) alarm system; (11) alarm system installer; (12)