Product Certification
Qualità Controllata (QC) Mark

Scope of certification

CSI is a Control Body recognized and authorized by the Emilia-Romagna Region to carry out control activities on products certified under the Qualità Controllata (QC) Mark.

The QC Mark is a collective quality mark owned by the Emilia-Romagna Region and granted to agricultural companies that choose to adopt the integrated production specifications established by the Region, ensuring compliance with specific requirements throughout the production process.

Scope of application

The following operators may apply for authorization to use the QC Mark:

  • Production companies
  • Processing and marketing companies
  • Control system

Operators authorized to use the QC Mark undertake to comply with the applicable production specifications in order to ensure product quality throughout the entire supply chain, from primary production to the final consumer.

The control system is based on an integrated model that includes:

  • internal control procedures implemented by operators;
  • independent controls carried out by a third-party body, ensuring the impartiality and reliability of the system.

The company or origin mark of the product is therefore complemented by the assurance provided by an independent certification body such as CSI, operating in accordance with the procedures established by the Emilia-Romagna Region and aimed at protecting consumers.

 Examination of the application and documentation sent by the Company, listed in the "Special rules" specific to the product to be certified. Any deficiencies and significant deviations from the requirements, found at this stage, will be communicated so that the appropriate changes can be introduced before the assessment visit is carried out. Upon request, CSI will appoint an inspector to visit the organisation to verify the conformity of the product, process or service. If the results of the visit include non-conformities or observations, a corrective action plan will be required to meet the requirements for the issue of the product certificate. After all the non-conformities that may have emerged from the assessment visit have been passed, and after the positive outcome of the laboratory tests, certification will be granted. The issue of the certificate will be followed by surveillance visits to verify that compliance is being maintained. The frequency of surveillance visits and laboratory tests, if any, is fixed by the special rules applicable. The certification shall have the validity defined in the specific special rules, on expiry the contract shall be deemed to be tacitly renewed unless terminated by one of the two contracting parties 4 (four) months before the expiry date. Tool to enhance the agri-food and forestry sectors, increasing market confidence... Tool to certify the capability of an organization to gain and maintain steadily, service standard declared to the public... Formal act of a third-party body that certify the conformity of the product technical reference documents, marketing deed to enhance and diversify the product... For years the training offered by IMQ group represented a point of reference for professional development and the update of freelance and employees. Second and third-party, inspections and testing: expert auditors capable to understand the situation of the company... CSI brand is valuable tool to enhance your brand and distinguish your products on the market, as an epitome of safety and quality. CSI brand assures that the product, before it reaches the market, has been subjected to all the needed test to verify the compliance to the standards’ requirements by a third-party body. CSI brand means also safeguard for the makers in terms of protection for damage caused by a defected product. Product certified by CSI are easily exportable, because of the relationship and the support of other European and international certification bodies.