Organized Networks Certification 


Certification aimed at companies in various product sectors that place products on the market and / or provide services through "organized networks" of individual artisans or structured companies.

The scheme is applicable to the most varied sectors as it is flexible and, in addition to basic requirements, it uses as a reference the product and / or service specifications defined by the company itself. The assessment is carried out both on the "leader" company that manages the network and on the operators of the network itself.

The main aspects to be assessed concern:

For the lead company

  • Assumptions of conformity of the product / service with respect to the applicable mandatory and non-mandatory requirements
  • Controls on the production process
  • Documentation provided to network operators
  • Training provided to network operators
  • Management of customer complaints
  • Storage conditions of products and materials

For the network operator

  • Possession of all the necessary technical documentation made available by the Lead Partner
  • Compliance with the procedures provided by the lead partner
  • Required registrations
  • Storage conditions of products and materials
  • Use of materials and accessories approved by the Lead Partner
  • Possession and maintenance of equipment and instrumentation suitable for the planned activities
  • Training provided to staff
  • Customer complaints management
  • Customer property management

The Organized Networks certification scheme helps all parties involved to define and agree quality and safety standards and rules, and to continuously monitor and ensure compliance.

 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. Improves the arrangement of organisational processes Attests to an organisation's ability to achieve and maintain stated service standards over time Increases user confidence and credibility Strengthens marketing strategies and opens the way to new markets Tool to enhance the agri-food and forestry sectors, increasing market confidence... 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...