Certification
Quality
For us at de Nigris, quality has been an essential factor for 125 years and therefore we have undertaken to certify it on an international level, in order to assure millions of consumers that every day, all around the world, they are choosing the excellence of our products.
ECOGRUPPO BIO
The agro-food section is the historical and fundamental sector of ECOGRUPPO ITALIA. From the countryside to our tables: controls guarantee that agro processed food arrives at the consumer strictly respecting the rules in force.
Apart from the legal requirements, ECOGRUPPO ITALIA controls and certification, are planned to ensure: – Environmental sustainability of production processes, from the fields through to the processing industry – Healthy treatment of people working within food processing – Welfare of animals bred – Quality, security and credibility of foods and their sources
GMO FREE
As part of the Non-GMO Project commitment to informed consumer choice, we work diligently to maintain an accurate list of risk ingredients.
NOP
The NOP (National Organic Program) Certification ensures that biological products confrom with regulations on production and trade, according to the provisions of the US law on organic produtcs, set out in the Organic Food Production Act of 1990, enacted by the US Department of Agriculture.
CSQA
CSQA certification is given by an independent body specialized in Food and Agriculture, which identifies specific requirements for the Balsamic Vinegar of Modena and ensures its compliance through evaluation, inspections and testing.
CERTIFICATE NO. 21631
ISO
The ISO 9001 Certification is recognized worldwide and ensures that the quality system of an organization, whether large or small, is adequate.
CERTIFICATE NO. Q.02.007 since 2001
HALAL
Halal certificate is released following Audits in company which aim to verify the business processes conformity according to the principles of the HALAL Management System.
We are part of the companies that respect HIA Halal Quality System, that is HQS (Halal Quality System), in line with Halal International standards and OIC Islamic Countries.
You can find us among the certified companies at the following link: www.halalint.org/trace
Our user codes HALAL are rispectively: HIA-ITA-00008 for “Acetificio M. de Nigris” and HIA-ITA-00321 for “Acetifici Italiani Modena”.
BRC
BRC certification guarantees the factory is in compliance with all regulations regarding the British food chain.
CERTIFICATE NO. MI.12.BRC.F since 2003
IFSV
IFS certification guarantees the German customer that the safety of the products is accurate, and that each bottle of vinegar can be traced to include all information on raw materials, date of production and quality.
CERTIFICATE NO. ISA/2003-210C since 2004
PGI RULES
PGI Branding
EC Regulation no. 510/2006 issued by the Council of the European Union regarding the protection of geographical indication, defined by the origin of agricultural and food products, requires that certain products are assigned the brand DOP (Protected Designation of Origin) or IGP (Protected Geographical Indication) only after particular characteristics have been established and conformity to specifications has been verified. Checks are carried out by authorised bodies.
Program of PGI monitoring
As established by article 8 of production disciplinary Reg.(EC) 583/09 and by article 12.5 of the monitoring programme DPC030, it is mandatory to write the name “Aceto Balsamico di Modena” accompanied by “Protected Geographical Indication” either in full or abbreviated.
“Protected Geographical Indication” and its acronym can appear in Italian language or in the language of the country in which the product is sold (please see translation specifications in EC Regulation 1898/06 Annex V).
PGI Regulations
For a long time, Balsamic Vinegar of Modena has represented the culture and the history of Modena, and its reputation is undeniable. A product that is closely tied to the knowledge, tradition and skill of local producers, who have created a unique and excellent product.
Balsamic Vinegar of Modena has become a part of the social and economic fabric of the area and a source of income for many operators, as well as being an integral part of the local gastronomic traditions, and an essential ingredient in many traditional recipes.
Festivals and events are dedicated to Balsamic Vinegar of Modena, honoured by centuries of tradition, during which producers meet and compare the excellence of their products. A tradition which has been kept alive by local customs. Thanks to its unique qualities, Balsamic Vinegar of Modena has developed its excellent reputation over the years, becoming an internationally famous product. Consumers associate Balsamic Vinegar of Modena with the very essence of the gastronomic traditions of the Emilia-Romagna region.
