Certifications

Important certifications to guarantee the best quality.

Since its foundation, the “D.A.R. srl” has always had a pro-active approach to Food Safety; in synergy with the HACCP methodology and compliance with current regulations, the company, always careful to process control, risk assesment, consumer satisfaction, the continuous search for quality and healthy production, since 2018, has adapted his quality standards to the Food Mass Distribution (MD)’s standards, and of all major food industries, receiving BRC (British Retailer Consortium) certification, the main international operating tool.

Over the years, then, the customer range’s expansion, and the desire to satisfy a more varied segment of consumers, has created led to need to obtain the KOSHER certification (literally translated as “suitable”) thus allowing the consumption of products also to people of the Jewish religion.

In 2017 the D.A.R. srl reached the registration with the important U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) body, certification that allows the free export of food products to the U.S.A.

Q: What is BRC certification?

The BRC Global Standard for Food Safety was established in 1998 to ensure that branded products are produced to well-defined quality standards and in compliance with minimum requirements. It is one of the food safety standards recognised by the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI), an international initiative, whose main aim is to strengthen and promote food safety throughout the supply chain. The application of the BRC is therefore a necessary prerequisite to be able to export its products, and it is a recognized guarantee instrument for the company's reliability.

Q: What is IFS?

IFS, short for International Featured Standards, is a voluntary standard for quality management system certification that originated in the early 2000s.
The standard primarily focuses on the food sector and is widely used in the Grocery Retail sector, where it certifies the safety, authenticity, and quality of food products.

Q: What is ISCC PLUS Certification?

ISCC PLUS certification is an international standard that promotes sustainability and traceability of raw materials, intermediate products, and final products throughout the production chain. It ensures that processes adhere to rigorous environmental, social, and economic sustainability criteria, including deforestation prevention and responsible resource management. We are proud to be among the first in Italy and the only ones in Campania to achieve this prestigious certification for hazelnuts, a recognition that highlights our commitment to environmental sustainability and the preservation of our land.

Q: What are the benefits of ISCC PLUS Certification?

ISCC PLUS certification offers numerous benefits:
• Complete Traceability: Ensures the traceability of raw materials at every stage of the supply chain.
• Environmental Sustainability: Promotes practices that reduce environmental impact, support biodiversity, and encourage sustainable forest management.
• Social and Economic Sustainability: Improves socio-economic conditions of local communities through fair labor and trade practices.
• Reduction of Greenhouse Gas Emissions: Supports emission reductions through more sustainable production practices.

Q: What is the FDA registration?

It’s an obligation that involves all foreign countries and it is covered by the “Public Health and Safety Act”, issued in order to protect US citizens from terrorist threats and attacks, as well as to protect public health. In essence, the Food and Drug Administration ensures that food for US citizens is safe, healthy, hygienic and properly labelled.

Q: What is halal food certification?

Halal means lawful or permissible, and it specifically refers to food products that comply with Islamic laws. Halal certification is issued by authorities or organizations that assess and monitor adherence to these rules throughout the production process.

Q: How can I verify if a product is halal certified?

Halal certified products can display the certification mark on their label. Additionally, you can request the halal certificate issued by the certification body in accordance with national and international halal standards from the manufacturer. The official certificate, guaranteed by an anti-counterfeiting code, can be found in the certifications section of our website, providing further assurance of the validity of the halal certification for the product.

Q: What is the Kosher Food Compliance Certificate?

The Kosher Certification, also called simply Kosher, is the set of religious rules that govern the nutrition of observant Jews. The Hebrew word "Kosher" means “in accordance with the law”. This certification is essential to be able to export its products to countries that observe the Jewish religion.

Products

Nuts

Chocolate dragées

Pralines

Breakfast

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