UNI EN ISO 9001: Corporate Quality System

This internationally recognized certification covers the entire corporate organization, from research and development to production, from distribution to customer service.

UNI EN ISO 14001: Environmental Management System

Certification active since 2000, which defines a systematic framework for integrating environmental protection practices, aimed at meeting legislative compliance obligations and addressing and assessing risks and opportunities.

The EU Eco-Management and Audit Scheme (EMAS)

A voluntary certification tool developed by the European Commission for companies and other organizations to assess, report, and improve their environmental performance. Among other requirements, it includes the preparation of an Environmental Statement, which must be validated following verification by an accredited third-party body.

UNI EN ISO 45001: Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems

It defines the minimum standards of good practice for protecting workers worldwide and aims to anticipate the full range of risks and hazards that may occur in the workplace.

UNI CEI EN ISO 50001: Energy Management System

An international standard that, through the implementation of an energy management system, enables the continuous improvement of energy performance, thereby reducing greenhouse gas emissions as well as related energy costs.

UNI PdR 125 Certification: Gender Equality Management System

It defines guidelines for creating a workplace with equal opportunities, aimed at fostering a more balanced gender representation and their equal contribution to promoting inclusivity within the organization.

The LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) and BREEAM environmental protocols

Among the most important voluntary scientific systems for validating energy and environmental performance, supporting the design, construction, and management of entire buildings through the analysis of various sustainability aspects. This recognition has been achieved by Iris Ceramica Group materials since 2008: the Group’s materials contain more than 40% recycled content by weight in accordance with ISO 14021, thus ensuring the highest scores under the LEED system.

EPD® (Environmental Product Declaration)

A voluntary certification scheme originating in Sweden with international relevance, based on the analysis of the entire life cycle of a product and/or service (Life Cycle Assessment). The proprietary product-specific EPD® of Iris Ceramica Group, issued by the prestigious international body Environdec since 2017, has been drawn up according to the “cradle-to-grave” approach, in compliance with ISO 14025 and EN 15804 standards.

GreenGuard and GreenGuard Gold

U.S.-based certifications issued by UL Environment. They ensure that products intended for indoor use are characterized by virtually no emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOCs), thus contributing to the creation of healthier environments.

NSF/ANSI 51 – 2014 – Food Equipment Materials

Certifies that Iris Ceramica Group slabs can be used in applications involving contact with food. This U.S.-based certification was originally developed mainly for commercial applications (such as bars, restaurants, etc.). Today, ceramic slabs are used not only for tables and surfaces where customers consume food or drinks, but also in food zones where direct contact with food may occur, such as countertops and bar service areas (with the exception of use in storage and/or preservation applications).

Cradle to Cradle Certified® at Silver level

Issued by “The Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute,” it is considered the most innovative, comprehensive, and relevant environmental label by professionals particularly focused on sustainability and social and environmental responsibility.

Declare Label®: building materials label

Provides manufacturers with a platform through which they can voluntarily disclose information about their materials: composition, final assembly locations, lifespan, end-of-life options, and overall compliance with the relevant requirements of the Living Building Challenge®, thereby making complex information accessible and useful. Declare Label® is the only label that screens materials against the “Red List,” the list of the most toxic chemicals for human health and the ecosystem.

UNI EN ISO 14067

The Product Carbon Footprint (CFP) is the quantification of a product’s overall impact on global warming. It represents the total greenhouse gas emissions directly or indirectly associated with a product throughout its entire life cycle and is expressed in grams of CO2 equivalent. ISO 14067 is the standard that enables the calculation and communication of a carbon footprint.

CCC Certification (China)

CCC stands for “China Compulsory Certificate.” Certain product groups must obtain a CCC certificate before they can be exported to China. This is a mandatory certification in China. The CCC certification is comparable to other certifications for product quality and safety standardization, such as the European CE system.

The CCC certificate was introduced in 2002. The authorities responsible for CCC (China Compulsory Certification) in China include the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR), the Certification and Accreditation Administration of the People’s Republic of China (CNCA), the China Quality Certification Centre (CQC), and the China Certification Centre for Automotive Products (CCAP).

Certification B (Poland)