The acronym ISO 9000 identifies a series of standards and guidelines developed by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), which define the requirements for the implementation, in an organization, of a quality management system, in order to conduct business processes, improve effectiveness and efficiency in the production of the product and in the provision of the service, obtain and increase customer satisfaction.
ISO 9001:2008, Quality management systems – the standard defines the requirements of a quality management system for an organization. The requirements expressed are of a “general nature” and can be implemented by any type of organization.
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SQAS (Safety & Quality Assessment System) is a system for assessing the performance quality, safety, environmental safety of suppliers, logistics services and distributors of chemical products in a uniform way, thanks to individual standardized assessments carried out by independent assessors using a standard questionnaire.
An SQAS assessment does not lead to a certificate, but offers a detailed report that each chemical company can evaluate according to its needs
The distribution network of medicinal products is increasingly complex and involves numerous operators, which is why the European Commission published the EU Guidelines on Good Distribution Practices for medicinal products for human use (GDP) in 1994 and 2013.
The essential purpose of the Guidelines is to optimize transport, storage, distribution activities and improve recall activities for defective and falsified medicinal products.
These Guidelines establish adequate tools to assist wholesale distributors in carrying out their activities and prevent the introduction of falsified medicinal products into the legal supply chain.
Responsible Care is a global, voluntary initiative independently established by the Chemical Industry Association and designed for the chemical industry. It is active in 52 countries and represents nearly 90% of the world’s chemical production. It was introduced because of the chemical industry’s desire to improve performance and quality standards in terms of health, safety and the environment.
Signatory chemical companies agree to commit to improving their performance in the areas of environmental protection, occupational safety and health protection, plant safety, careful product and logistics management, and to continuously improve dialogue with their neighbors and the public, regardless of legal requirements.
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As the Swiss approval and supervisory authority, it fulfils its legal mandate and collaborates nationally and internationally with partner authorities.
It ensures that approved therapeutic products are of high quality, safe and effective and makes a significant contribution to protecting the health of humans and animals and to positioning Switzerland as a financial and research centre.
The bio inspecta international certifications expect companies meet uniform qualitative requirements. “bio.inspecta” and “q.inspecta” proceed together in the performance chain, from production to transformation and up to the point of sale.
Traceability and indisputable evidence are increasingly an important factor in international trade. The aim consists in providing credibility to the culture, transformation and trade of products.
The D&B Rating Certificate is the quality label for the economy and stands for reliability and stability.
Only 2% of Swiss companies meet the requirements for the D&B Rating Certificate. To be able to apply for the certificate, the company must have been classified in the best risk class by D&B for one year.
The awarding of the certificate confirms that the company is a reliable and attractive business partner with a stable economic situation and excellent payment morale.
It also demonstrates the ability to fulfill commercial obligations towards customers and suppliers.
The signatories of the Safety Charter undertake to ensure compliance with safety rules in the workplace. The aim is to preserve the life and health of all workers. Work must not represent a danger to life.
The Safety Charter was created by SUVA in collaboration with employers’ associations, designers and trade unions and is a sort of alliance between the various partners in the professional world in favor of greater safety at work.
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Feed safety is a prerequisite for food safety. The FAMI-QS European Code of Good Practice for Feed Additives and Premixtures Operators defines the requirements for manufacturers of feed additives and premixed feed.
The FAMI-QS Code of Good Practice is an industry standard, created by renowned industry representatives, and is therefore practical and reliable. In 2007, the EC’s “Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health” recognized the code as a suitable system for implementing the requirements of the European Feed Hygiene Regulation 183/2005.
ECSA Chemicals AG has received authorization from Swissmedic to perform dilution operations according to GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) guidelines.
GMP is a system to ensure that products are consistently created and controlled according to quality standards. The system is designed to minimize risks that may involve the pharmaceutical production of any product and that could not be eliminated through final testing.
ECSA Italia Srl has adopted the organization, management and control model pursuant to Legislative Decree 8 June 2001 n. 231. The model together with the code of ethics constitute the set of acts and actions implemented by ECSA Italia Srl and aimed at promoting correctness and transparency in the conduct of its business activity. Extracts of the model and the code of ethics can be consulted on the company website.
CERTIFICATION FOR ORGANIC AND NATURAL COSMETICS The COSMOS brand is a guarantee for organic and natural cosmetics that you can trust. Today, over 29,000 products in 71 countries carry our COSMOS ORGANIC or COSMOS NATURAL brand, over 12,000 ingredients carry the COSMOS CERTIFIED brand. Over 7,000 raw materials carry our COSMOS APPROVED signature. The COSMOS standard defines the criteria that companies must meet to guarantee consumers that their cosmetics are organic or natural and made with the highest sustainability practices possible.
Regulatory
ECSA Chemicals has figures dedicated to all activities that have to do with national and international legislation.
We carry out regular assessments of our suppliers and we are committed every day to verify all operations that involve the distribution, sourcing, quality and documentation of the products we market, to guarantee compliance with the laws and ensure control throughout the supply chain to our customers.
REACH
REACH is the European legislation on chemicals where the acronym stands for “Registration, Evaluation and Authorisation of CHemicals”.
REACH came into force on 1 June 2007 and replaces the previous legislation on chemicals in the European Union (EU). The main objective of REACH is to ensure the highest level of safety and protection for human health and the environment.
Our policy is to be fully compliant with the REACH regulation and to ensure continuity of supply for all raw materials in our portfolio and the volumes supplied in previous years, working closely with suppliers and customers to this end. All substances subject to the REACH regulation are imported by ECSA Chemicals in full compliance with the regulations.
ECSA Chemicals has a REACH expert dedicated to managing all activities related to this regulation: on our website you can find in-depth content published periodically on the topics of quality and REACH and you can ask specific questions for your needs. Visit the page with the EXPERT QUALITY ADVICE and stay updated.