NaturaCert offers certification services
Rainforest Alliance – Florverde Sustainable Flowers – GLOBALG.A.P. – FAIRMINED
What is a certification?
It is the procedure by which a third party ensures that the evaluated complies with the requirements that regulate its production, processing and marketing.
The certification according to the scope may include product trials in the field or in the market, evaluation of the production systems of the raw material, the production system of the processing plant and the monitoring of the commercial process through supervision and control.
Why certify your products?
Through the certified management models, you will be able to implement strategies that lead to a better development of your production system, product or service. You will have a differentiating factor in the market by ensuring that your product or service promotes conservation, biodiversity and environmental sustainability through the evaluation of three fundamental economic, environmental and social pillars.
NaturaCert based on Commitment, Ethics, Responsibility and Transparency can support you on this certification path.
Steps of a Certification / Validation
RA
Rainforest Alliance
Rainforest Alliance Certification is a comprehensive process that promotes and guarantees improvements in agriculture and forestry. Our independent seal of approval ensures that goods and services were produced in compliance with strict guidelines for the preservation of the environment, wildlife, workers and local communities. Additionally, we prepare tourism companies to meet the standards of various global tourism certification programs through training, technical assistance, and work with companies seeking to generate sustainable assets.
*NaturaCert currently has a Rainforest Alliance yellow card, which does not affect or restrict its operational capacity in any way. NaturaCert maintains the same service channels in its Technical and Business and Marketing units.
FSF
Florverde Sustainable Flowers
Florverde® is a private, non-governmental and non-profit program created by Asocolflores (Colombian Association of Flower Exporters), which promotes the best agricultural practices in the ornamental sector in Colombia. Florverde’s programmatic strategy is based on two systems: a certification system and a sectoral information system.
Marviva
Comercialización responsable de pescado
El estándar de responsabilidad ambiental para la comercialización de pescado de mar, es un marco de referencia para la certificación de restaurantes, supermercados y distribuidores de pescado de mar que busca promover buenas prácticas de consumo y comercialización. Estas prácticas se rigen bajo principios y criterios que contribuyen a la futura disponibilidad de las especies, para que puedan seguir siendo aprovechadas por comercializadores y consumidores. El Estándar no incluye pescado importado, especies cultivadas, peces de agua dulce o mariscos.
Nota: Actualmente los servicios de certificación para este esquema no se encuentran disponibles por solicitud de quienes administran el sello.
GG
GLOBALG.A.P.
It is the internationally recognized standard for agricultural production. The goal is safe and sustainable production in order to benefit producers, retailers and consumers in all parts of the world. The GLOBALG.A.P. it covers:
- Food safety and traceability.
Environment (including biodiversity). - Worker health, safety and welfare.
- Animal welfare.
- It includes Integrated Crop Management (MIC), Integrated Pest Management (IPM), Quality Management Systems (QMS) and Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP).
FM
FAIRMINED
The Standard has been accepted by miners, industry, governments and civil society as a strong and credible Standard. The Fairmined Standard leads the world in its ability to deliver positive impact for miners and their communities and is a valuable tool for transforming artisanal and small-scale mining into an active force for good.
LEAF Marque.
LEAF Marque is an environmental assurance system that recognizes the most sustainably grown products and is based on the sustainable agriculture principles of Integrated Farm Management (GIF). GIF is a whole-farm business approach that enables more sustainable agriculture. Modern technologies and traditional methods are used to provide prosperous agriculture that enriches the environment and engages local communities.
LEAF Marque is a world-leading guarantee system that recognizes the most sustainably grown products.
NaturaCert has within its scope of evaluation to be able to certify with a temporary approval: Individual Production Units, Multi Sites and Groups.
Flor Ecuador Certified.
The Flor Ecuador Certification was established in 2005 as a social and sustainable scheme, aimed at Ecuadorian companies that are dedicated to the production and marketing of flowers. EXPOFLORES AND AGROCALIDAD signed an agreement to standardize Flor Ecuador’s certificate with the GAP scheme.
With these two certifications we guarantee:
1. Safe handling of agrochemicals.
2. The well-being of staff.
3. Care of the environment.
NaturaCert has within its scope of evaluation to be able to certify by REEN recognition: Individual Production Units and Multi Sites.
BIOCARBON
Founded in 2018 as Proclima, it is a passionate initiative to address global environmental challenges. Over the years, it has established itself as a global benchmark in the certification and registration of greenhouse gas (GHG) projects, biodiversity initiatives, and sustainable water management initiatives.
Renamed BioCarbon, it continues to expand its reach and impact, combining rigorous standards with innovative solutions to combat climate change and preserve our planet’s biodiversity and ecosystems.
PRE-AUDITS
It is an evaluation that is carried out voluntarily by the applicant in order to analyze the level of compliance of their company against a specific certification or verification scheme. It is an independent process from the certification process and will have the scope that the applicant defines.