CERTIS

Certification and auditing services supporting quality, sustainability and origin assurance in agriculture and food.

About CERTIS

Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Évora, Portugal, CERTIS – a QIMA company is a recognized certification and control body specializing in agriculture, food safety, forestry and related sectors. With more than two decades of experience, CERTIS supports producers, processors and distributors in demonstrating compliance with national and European regulations. Operating primarily in Portugal, CERTIS joined the QIMA network to strengthen QIMA’s food and organic certification, and sustainability services in Southern Europe.

Services & Industries

CERTIS provides auditing and certification services focused on quality, sustainability, food safety and origin assurance.

Services include:

• Organic and integrated production certification

• Food safety and management system certification (e.g.GLOBALG.A.P., ISO 22000, IFS, BRCGS)

• Sustainability and carbon footprint certification

• Animal welfare certification (Welfair®)

• Certification of protected origin and traditional products (DOP / IGP)

Industries served include:

• Agriculture and primary production

• Food and beverage processing

• Forestry and forest management

• Wine, gastronomy and tourism

What Sets CERTIS Apart

CERTIS is distinguished by its deep knowledge of Portuguese and EU regulatory frameworks and its role in protecting product origin, sustainability and quality. Its expertise spans traditional products, animal welfare and sustainability schemes, enabling clients to respond to growing regulatory and consumer expectations. CERTIS is widely recognized for its technical competence and impartial approach to certification.

Accreditations & Standards

CERTIS is accredited by the Portuguese Accreditation Institute (IPAC) under ISO/IEC 17065 and recognized by relevant national authorities. It operates across multiple national and international certification schemes and standards.

Part of QIMA

As part of QIMA, CERTIS contributes specialist food and agricultural expertise to QIMA’s global food assurance network, enabling integrated audit and certification services across supply chains.

Get in Touch

Contact our team to learn more about CERTIS’ services and their integration within QIMA.