UNI 11223 - Integrated Production Systems in the Agri-food Supply Chain

UNI 11223 Certification for Integrated Production Systems in the Agri-food Supply Chain

The UNI 11223 standard aims to combine the protection of environmental resources with the improvement of the technical-economic conditions of agriculture, aiming to protect consumer health by enhancing the production obtained through integrated crop protection.

The application of this standard and the related third-party certification, allowing full recognition and transparency of the production method and products placed on the market to the full advantage of producers and consumers, in perfect accordance with the strategies of the European Union.

Who is the service aimed at?

The UNI 11233:

It represents a strategic, agreed and recognised tool, which includes the principles and elements for designing and implementing an integrated production system that can be certified and made recognisable on the markets.
The standard applies to the production processes of products intended for human and animal consumption, including the management of post-harvest phases.

UNI 11223 – Integrated Production Systems in the Agri-food Supply Chain

The main beneficiaries of the UNI 11223 Certification

Integrated Production is defined as “an agricultural production system that favors the use of resources and natural regulatory mechanisms in partial replacement of chemical substances, ensuring sustainable agriculture”. The adoption of this method allows for greater environmental protection and greater safety guarantees to consumers.

The essential elements are the centrality of the agricultural company and its agro-ecosystem and the conservation and improvement of soil fertility and biodiversityBiological, technical and chemical methods must be carefully balanced, taking into account environmental protection, economic viability and necessary social requirements.

All this allows us to enhance the products obtained to the fullest, as integrated production is an eco-friendly cultivation method that involves the adoption of techniques that guarantee a lower environmental impact and a reduction in the release of chemical substances into the environment.

Certification process

The certification process according to the ISO 22005 standard includes:

the request for quotation;
acceptance of the offer;
carrying out a Certification audit (divided into two stages)
the management of any deficiencies released;
the certification resolution by the Technical Commission of QMS Italy

The certificate issued to the Organization is valid for three years.
Following certification, maintenance checks are carried out on an annual basis.
At the end of the three years, the certificate renewal verification will take place.

Why choose QMS Italia?

The verification activity of QMS ITALIA Srl, aimed at Certification, while respecting the principles of impartiality and independence, is always characterized by close collaboration with the Customer and oriented towards the development and success of his company.
This is the key to our success.
The evaluation methods adopted by QMS ITALIA Srl. are built “to measure” with respect to the size and complexity of the companies to be certified: from “ad hoc” schemes for small businesses with a small number of employees, to “multi-site” ones for large structures with widespread branches throughout the territory.
The multiple skills of our auditors allow QMS ITALIA Srl to offer integrated audits on different certification schemes, ensuring coherence, time optimization and efficiency, with clear savings for the Customer.