LEAF Marque Certification

What is LEAF?

LEAF is the acronym for Linking Environment And Farming and is an organization founded in 1991 in England that created the LEAF Marque standard applicable to all primary production companies.

Basic principle

The basic principle of the LEAF is the use of integrated production on farms or Integrated Farm Management (IFM) to achieve sustainable production for the environment and society in agriculture.

This certification does not overlap with other primary certification schemes (such as GLOBALG.A.P.) but is complementary.

The LEAF Marque certification is applied to the entire company area and allows the use of the LEAF Marque Logo on product packaging only after inspection by recognized certification bodies, such as CSI.

CSI is proud to have a team of qualified inspectors for the different food schemes and is able to offer integrated checks for the different certification schemes.

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 certify, though an official recognized third-party body endorsement, that the company is compliant to the requirement... 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...