International Featured Standard

A distinctive feature of products for large-scale distribution

RINA accreditations
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International Featured Standard certification guarantees Large Organised Distributors a better selection of vendors, relying on the ability to manufacture safe products, comply with contractual requirements and meet the legal requirements.
The certification allows you to:

  • improve internal processes and increase productivity levels
  • increase the safety of workplaces and the products themselves
  • meet the quality and safety expectations of consumers and business partners
  • align with the requirements of international retailers
  • achieve greater visibility and competitiveness in the reference markets
  • joint inspection checks with other standards (ISO 9001 and HACCP), providing significant time and cost reduction.

Regulatory Focus

The International Featured Standard standard is recognised internationally by both the GFSI - Global Food Safety Initiative, which strengthens and promotes food security throughout the supply chain, and by the world’s most important markets.

Cerification Procedure

  • Compilation of the information questionnaire
  • submission of the technical/economic offer which, once accepted, constitutes a service contract
  • audit at the company and related reporting
  • upload the report on the International Featured Standard portal, to provide your results with maximum visibility
  • annual audits to maintain the certificate.

Resources

Rule agriculture and food

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General contract conditions

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Rules governing the use of the RINA figurative mark in license agreements

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Complaints, observations and appeals

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