Certifications

SYSTEM CERTIFICATIONS

Panariagroup has adopted the ISO 9001 quality management system that is extended to all commercial divisions and services. This is evidence of the Group’s commitment towards ethical, environmental, safety and quality issues.

Certification	Description	Field of application	Panariagroup Italia	Gres Panaria Portugal
	In accordance to the ISO 9001 certification, every passage in the production process, from the arrival of the raw material to the packaging of the finished product, is verified by experienced personnel through accurate quality control. The quality of the Panariagroup production sites is audited yearly by an external agency through detailed visits.	WORLDWIDE	FINALE EMILIA, TOANO, FIORANO MODENESE	AVEIRO, ILHAVO
	In accordance to the ISO 14001 certification, all the environmental aspects concerned in the production of our tiles are constantly monitored, guaranteeing the use of the best technologies on the market in order to reduce the environmental impact. The environmental system of the Panariagroup production sites is audited yearly by an external agency through detailed visits.	WORLDWIDE	FINALE EMILIA, TOANO, FIORANO MODENESE	AVEIRO, ILHAVO
	The EU EMAS Eco-Management and Audit Scheme for organization requires the creation of a complete system of environmental management based on constant improvement. The system is based on the establishment of a rapport of cooperation and trust with employees, local authorities and the public. An Environmental Statement is the final product of such process. Download the EMAS Environmental Statement: Finale Emilia, Toano, Fiorano Modenense.	EU	FINALE EMILIA, TOANO, FIORANO MODENESE	AVEIRO, ILHAVO

PRODUCT CERTIFICATIONS

Here are the certifications achieved by Panariagroup for the Group’s products in Italy, Portugal and USA; this also is a testimony of the Group’s commitment towards ethical, environmental, safety and quality issues.

Certification	Description	Field of application	Italy	Portugal	USA
	UPEC is a product certification issued by the French institution CSTB, verifying the technical suitability of the products related to their intended use.	FRANCE	✓	✓
	The CE mark is a safety certification required by the European Union with the intention of safeguarding health and safety.	EU	✓	✓
	The Certif mark confirms that the certified products are compliant with the EU laws regarding ceramic tiles.	EU		✓
	The KEY-MARK and the Certiquality-UNI marks confirm that the certified products are compliant with the EU laws regarding ceramic tiles.	EU	✓
	Since August 2005, it is allowed to export in the People’s Republic of China only ceramic tiles bearing the CCC marking, which Panariagroup obtained, on several products, since March 2006.	CHINA	✓	✓
	The EPD declaration is a voluntary declaration that can be applied to all products. It is an important instrument to report on the environmental quality of a product.	WORLDWIDE	✓	✓	✓
	Panariagroup achieved the prestigious Greenguard certification, confirming the compliance of building, furnishing and finishing materials to strict air quality standards as defined by GEI (Greenguard Environmental Institute). Such products undergo strict third-party testing to verify their impact on indoor air pollution.	WORLDWIDE	✓	✓	✓
	Panariagroup has adopted the HPD (Health Product Declaration) open standard, recognized by USGBC LEED, created to encourage attention to people and consumers through reporting of product characteristics and information on health risks of all those involved in the project.	WORLDWIDE	✓		✓
	MAXA has obtained the prestigious “Solid Surfacing for Food Zone” certification issued by NSF (National Sanitation Foundation – American National Standard for Food Equipment Materials), which certifies the product’s suitability for food contact and compliance with strict chemical analysis criteria, guaranteeing the food safety requirements of the substances used in its manufacture.	WORLDWIDE	✓
	It is a TCNA initiative aimed to recognize and certify sustainable products according to the ANSI 138.1 law. Covered by this certification are the environmental characteristics of the product, its production chain, the extraction of raw materials, the management of end-of-life products and innovation.	US			✓
	For most of its products, Panariagroup achieved a certification related to the contents of recycled material pre-consumer. This character of eco-sustainability contributes to the achievement of credits required by several national building standards.	WORLDWIDE	✓		✓
	A voluntary tool, recognized within the LEED credits, that ensures maximum transparency regarding the chemical composition of Panariagroup products and the total absence of substances considered to be harmful to human health and the environment. Declare is capable of guiding the choices of designers and end consumers towards healthier and more environmentallyfriendly products.	WORLDWIDE	✓