Certifications
HALAL
For Muslims, the term “halal” indicates what is permissible according to religious precepts.
Halal certification is issued in accordance with national and international standards established by Islamic bodies and in compliance with Italian and European food regulations. It is a quality, supply chain, and product certification that guarantees the conformity of raw materials, processing methods, packaging, and distribution.
The objective of the certification is twofold: to protect Muslim consumers by ensuring ethically safe products and to open the doors to global Islamic markets through the internationally recognized Halal Italia body.
AIC
The Italian Celiac Association (AIC), founded in 1979, is the point of reference in Italy for people with celiac disease and their families. Established to fill a gap in protection and information, the Association has built the “Italian Celiac System” over the years, a model of excellence in assistance recognized internationally. Today, AIC operates through 21 local branches to ensure the improvement of daily quality of life, fund scientific research, and promote food safety through the Crossed Grain Trademark, officially representing patients’ interests before all institutions.
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CSQA – VOLUNTARY LABELLING SPECIFICATION
CSQA is the control body approved by Masaf (Ministry of Agriculture, Food Sovereignty and Forestry) to verify the accuracy of voluntary information on labels. The voluntary labelling specification for beef aims to ensure greater transparency and traceability throughout the supply chain, allowing additional information beyond the mandatory requirements to be provided to the consumer. Provided for by Regulation (D.M. 876/2015), it allows the inclusion of voluntary elements on the label such as the origin of the animals, farming methods, or other qualitative characteristics of the product. Such information must be defined within a specific specification and is subject to audits by certification bodies, which verify the correspondence between what is declared on the label and the practices actually adopted in the supply chain. In this way, labelling becomes a tool for guaranteeing and enhancing quality, strengthening consumer trust.
CSQA BRC
The BRC Global Standard for Food Safety is an international standard, established in 1998 and recognized by the GFSI, which defines quality and health and safety requirements for food processing companies. Based on the HACCP methodology and rigorous quality management systems, it represents a fundamental prerequisite for operating with Large-Scale Retailers (GDO) and for exporting products to international markets, particularly those in the Anglo-Saxon region. Obtaining this certification not only guarantees company reliability through the control of processes and work environments but also allows for the optimization of inspection times and costs thanks to its interchangeability with other global standards.
CSQA IFS
The IFS (International Food Standard) is an international certification model, recognized by the GFSI, designed to qualify suppliers of private-label food products for Large-Scale Retailers. The result of collaboration between the main Italian, German, and French distribution associations, the standard ensures that companies operate in compliance with health and safety standards and current regulations through the HACCP methodology. Adopting the IFS allows companies to meet the demands of retailers across Europe, drastically reducing the number of inspections and related operational costs thanks to its interchangeability with other global schemes. The risk-based approach and integrated scoring system also promote the continuous improvement of business processes, increasing efficiency and competitiveness on the international market.
PGI White Young Bull of the Central Apennines
The “Vitellone Bianco dell’Appennino Centrale” Protected Geographical Indication is a quality mark for fresh beef and indicates meat produced from the three typical beef cattle breeds of central Italy: Chianina, Marchigiana, and Romagnola.
The production specification ensures a transparent and controlled supply chain: the cattle, aged between 12 and 24 months, come from the central Italy area and follow a natural diet based on typical local fodder, guaranteeing lean and flavorful meat. PGI stands for “Protected Geographical Indication” and is a system adopted by the European Union to recognize and protect quality agri-food products whose characteristics are closely linked to the typical area of origin and production.
The supply chain is equipped with a robust control system; Centro Carni Company is a member of the Consortium for the Protection of the PGI Vitellone Bianco dell’Appennino Centrale and operates within the certification system.
PGI WHITE YOUNG BULL OF THE CENTRAL APENNINES
The “Vitellone Bianco dell’Appennino Centrale” Protected Geographical Indication is a quality mark for fresh beef and indicates meat produced from the three typical beef cattle breeds of central Italy: Chianina, Marchigiana, and Romagnola.
The production specification ensures a transparent and controlled supply chain: the cattle, aged between 12 and 24 months, come from the central Italy area and follow a natural diet based on typical local fodder, guaranteeing lean and flavorful meat. PGI stands for “Protected Geographical Indication” and is a system adopted by the European Union to recognize and protect quality agri-food products whose characteristics are closely linked to the typical area of origin and production.
The supply chain is equipped with a robust control system; Centro Carni Company is a member of the Consortium for the Protection of the PGI Vitellone Bianco dell’Appennino Centrale and operates within the certification system.
PGI Chianina
