It is becoming increasingly important for consumers and suppliers to meet requirements. Through a wide range of certification, we can demonstrate that we live up to our word and adhere to sustainability and quality requirements.
We guarantee quality at every link in the chain by constantly monitoring, evaluating, and optimizing. In addition, we have our processes regularly audited by independent certification bodies. They confirm our commitment to quality and have awarded all the necessary certificates.
GlobalGAP
Global Good Agricultural Practices. This quality mark is mandatory for various European supermarkets and enables our primary producers to certify their efforts in the field of food safety, sustainability and quality. The GlobalGAP standard applies specifically to the production of agricultural products for human consumption. Thanks to the GlobalGAP guidelines, Geurts Champignons’ products comply with:
- Safety and well-being of farmers and consumers
- Traceability
- Integrated Crop Management (ICM)
- Efficient use of resources
- Environmental awareness
IFS
IFS stands for International Food Standard. IFS works with 10 criteria. Every year, Geurts Champignons is audited by an independent organization to see whether we still meet the high standards of this prestigious quality mark. We only receive this certification if we meet all the criteria.
- Responsibility of senior management
- Quality and food safety management system
- Management of resources and personnel
- Planning and production process
- Measurements, analysis, improvements
Skal Biocontrole
Skal Biocontrole is an independent, reliable organization when it comes to safeguarding our organic products. The Skal quality mark guarantees that Geurts Champignons complies with the strict EU rules for the organic production, processing and marketing of products. As an independent organisation, Skal Biocontrole supervises the organic sector in the Netherlands.
Planetproof
Geurts Champignons is committed to more sustainable production with the Planet Proof quality mark. As chain director, we ensure that our growers meet the strict requirements. The quality mark stands for cleaner air, fertile soil, good water quality and animal welfare. By committing to sustainability, we contribute to a better world for everyone.
GRASP
Geurts Champignons attaches great importance to good working conditions and employment practices. This is ensured by means of GRASP certification, a part of GlobalGAP. This involves checking whether Geurts Champignons meets strict requirements in the field of personnel and payroll administration, pensions, outsourcing of work, and social aspects such as employee welfare and remuneration levels, as well as health and safety aspects. In this way, Geurts Champignons guarantees that they treat their employees in a responsible and respectful manner.
Fair Produce
Fair Produce is a Dutch quality mark that monitors and checks for good working conditions throughout the entire chain. It checks whether employers comply with requirements in the areas of payroll administration, pensions, insurance, and social aspects. With the Fair Produce quality mark, Geurts Champignons demonstrates that it is part of this monitored chain in terms of good employment practices.
SNF
Geurts Champignons is in possession of the SNF quality mark from the Stichting Normering Flexwonen. This quality mark guarantees the quality of housing for our migrant workers. Compliance with the set standards is monitored by municipalities, housing associations, clients and other stakeholders. With the SNF quality mark, we gain the trust of all these stakeholders and contribute to improving the living conditions of our employees.
