WQS LLC

ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB)

WQS LLC (Accreditation ID #1226) is accredited in accordance with ISO/IEC 17065 Conformity assessment — Requirements for bodies certifying products, processes, and services by the ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) for BRCGS Food, BRCGS Storage & Distribution, BRCGS Packaging Materials, GLOBALG.A.P. IFA Fruits & Vegetables and Hops, GLOBALG.A.P. HPSS, GLOBALG.A.P. PHA, GLOBALG.A.P. PSS, PrimusGFS GAP & GMP, SQF and IFS Food.

The ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) is a non-governmental organization that provides accreditation services and training to public- and private-sector organizations, serving the global marketplace.

The scope and version of WQS accreditation can be found in our current accreditation certificate on the ANAB website.

QIMA Brasil Ltda

Cgcre

QIMA Brasil Ltda (Accreditation ID OCP 044) is accredited in accordance with ISO/IEC 17065 Conformity assessment — Requirements for bodies certifying products, processes, and services by the Cgcre (Coordenação Geral de Acreditação do Inmetro) for the certification of Unidades Armazenadoras em Ambiente Natural - Instrução Normativa MAPA nº 29, de 08/06/2011, GLOBALG.A.P. IFA F&V, GLOBALG.A.P. IFA PY and GLOBALG.A.P. CFM.

Cgcre (Coordenação Geral de Acreditação do Inmetro) is the only accreditation body recognized in Brasil.

The accreditation performed by Cgcre is voluntary and represents the formal recognition of the competence of a Certification Body to develop their activities according to the established requirements.

INN

QIMA Brasil Ltda (Accreditation ID CP 036) is accredited in accordance with ISO/IEC 17065 Conformity assessment — Requirements for bodies certifying products, processes, and services by INN (Instituto Nacional de Normalización de Chile) for the certification of meat for the Chilean Market for the following schemes: Carcasses category, Cattle category, Slaughterhouse of origin, Transportation of meat, Naming of meat cuts, Meat refrigeration.

The main functions of INN Accreditation Division are: to operate the accreditation processes, according to established regulations and procedures; to supervise accredited conformity assessment bodies; to coordinate with government agencies for accreditation in the regulatory area; to disseminate the National Accreditation System and promote its use; and to update the directory of accredited conformity assessment bodies.

IBD Certificações

Cgcre

IBD Certificações (Accreditation Number OCP 0076) is accredited in accordance with ISO/IEC 17065 – Requirements for bodies certifying products, processes and services by Cgcre (Inmetro’s General Accreditation Coordination) for the certification of organic products – MAPA Normative Instruction No. 19 of 28/05/2009. Inmetro’s General Accreditation Coordination is the only accreditation body recognized in Brazil. Accreditation by the General Accreditation Coordination (Cgcre) is voluntary and represents formal recognition of the competence of a Conformity Assessment Body (OAC) to carry out its activities in accordance with pre-established requirements.

IOAS

IBD Certifications (Contract Number 14) is accredited according to ISO/IEC 17065 – The requirements for Bodies that Certify Products, Processes and Services are set out in Regulation (EU) 2018/848 and its secondary acts. The details shown below are the EU categories and countries recommended by IOAS, as defined in EU Regulation 2018/848, Article 35 (7). For the actual status of the categories and countries recognized by the EU, please refer to Regulation (EU) 2021/1378. IOAS is a non-profit organization founded in 1997 by IFOAM. Its main objective is to promote organic agriculture globally by accrediting certifiers and informing the public about organic production methods and sustainable practices. IOAS also contributes to the establishment of standards and requirements for the certification of producers, offers evaluation and accreditation mechanisms for certifying bodies and collaborates with private and governmental organizations to regulate trade in certified products and services. It also plays a key role in the promotion and validation of organic farming around the world. https://www.ibd.com.br/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Certicate-IBD.pdf https://ioas.org/certification_bodies/ibd-certificacoes-ltda/

USDA

IBD Certificações (Accreditation Number 223) is accredited in accordance with the USDA NOP – Requirements for bodies certifying products, processes and services by the USDA NOP (National Organic Program) for the certification of organic products in primary plant production, processing of products of plant origin, primary animal production and plant extraction. This program arose from the growing demand for transparency and sustainable agricultural practices, not only providing clear guidance for organic producers, but also becoming a symbol of trust for consumers seeking organic alternatives in an increasingly complex food landscape. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), through the Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS), works in more than 90 countries to facilitate global access for US products. The National Organic Program (NOP), overseen by the USDA, plays an essential role in supporting organic farming and food production in the US. It sets standards and regulations for organic practices and labeling, ensuring integrity from production to consumption by consumers. The NOP meets the growing demand for transparency and sustainable agricultural practices, providing clear guidelines for producers and confidence for consumers looking for organic options.