What Q Certificazioni does

QCertificazioni S.r.l. a socio unico is an independent Italian control and certification body headquartered in Siena (Via Paolo Frajese 37), operating as the organic-product certification organism of Bureau Veritas Italia. The company issues accredited conformity assessments across approximately 15 certification schemes, with the core offering centered on organic (BIO) certification under EU Regulation 2018/848, complemented by SQNPI (Integrated Production), SQNBA (Animal Welfare, accredited October 2025), AIAB Bio Eco Cosmesi, ISO 16128, Halal, Vegan Quality, Play Sure Doping Free, technical inputs certification, and agrivoltaic systems verification. It serves farmers, processors, packagers, distributors, cosmetics manufacturers, foodservice operators, and agricultural-input suppliers in Italy and for export to non-EU markets (USA, South Korea, Chile, Japan).

The underlying technology is regulatory accreditation rather than software: QCertificazioni holds ACCREDIA accreditations and MASAF authorizations that legally authorize it to issue recognized certificates, with audit procedures governed by published scheme regulations (e.g., MD-BIO-2, MD 267, MD-BA-07) and the General Contract Conditions (MD 7). Notable technical differentiators include accreditation for EU 2018/848 organic certification, SQNBA animal welfare (October 2025), and integration with Bureau Veritas infrastructure for agrivoltaic verification. The company does not offer a software or API product; all services are human-based inspection and certification.

Revenue is generated through professional-services fees for initial certification, annual audits, and certificate issuance, governed by published scheme regulations and structured as multi-year contracts. Go-to-market is direct sales via the company website (contact form, quote requests), telephone (+39 0577 327234), and email, supplemented by participation in major Italian trade shows (COSMOPROF, SANA, B/OPEN), webinars, and a content/news publishing operation that drives awareness. The company has 7 employees, €90,000 registered share capital, and is wholly owned by Bureau Veritas Italia.

Name

Q Certificazioni

Legal name

QCertificazioni S.r.l. a socio unico

Website

https://qcertificazioni.it

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

QCertificazioni is an Italian ACCREDIA-accredited certification body, wholly owned by Bureau Veritas Italia, providing independent third-party organic, sustainability, and animal-welfare certifications to food producers, cosmetics manufacturers, and foodservice operators in Italy and for export markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Certification Services

akta.pro primary industry

Accredited Certification Bodies (CBs) – ISO 22000/FSSC 22000/BRCGS/SQF (AFALACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Vegan/Vegetarian & Animal-Derived Ingredient Verification (incl. cross-contact) (AFALAHAI), Food Safety & Quality Scheme Certifications (GFSI Programs) (AFALAMAI)

Keywords

• Organic certification services
• Food certification schemes
• Cosmetics certification
• Animal welfare certification
• Halal vegan certification

Headquarters

HQ city

Siena

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Certification Services: QCertificazioni generates revenue through fees charged for certification and conformity assessment services across multiple certification schemes including organic (BIO), SQNPI, SQNBA, Halal, Vegan Quality, AIAB Bio Eco Cosmesi, ISO 16128, and others. Operators pay for initial certification, annual audits, and issuance of conformity certificates.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

QCertificazioni is an independent, ACCREDIA-accredited certification body that issues conformity assessments and certificates for organic and sustainable production across food, cosmetics, animal welfare, and agrivoltaic sectors. Operated as the organic certification organism of Bureau Veritas Italia, it delivers accredited and private certification schemes (BIO under EU 2018/848, SQNPI, SQNBA, AIAB Bio Eco Cosmesi, ISO 16128, Halal, Vegan Quality) to Italian producers, processors, distributors, and exporters.

Product overview

Q Certificazioni is a certification body (organismo di certificazione) providing independent third-party certification services primarily for the organic/bio products sector in Italy. The company operates as part of Bureau Veritas Italia and offers a comprehensive portfolio of certification services organized into: Food Certifications (Organic/Bio, SQNPI Integrated Production, SQNBA Animal Welfare, BIO Restaurant), Cosmetics and Detergency Certifications (AIAB Bio Eco Cosmetics, ISO 16128, Halal, Vegan Quality, Play Sure Doping Free, SoCert/Italian Organic), Cross-cutting Certifications (Halal, Vegan Quality), Technical Means Certification, Agrivoltaic Systems Assessment, and Second-Party Verifications. The core offering centers on organic certification according to EU Regulation 2018/848, with supplementary certifications for cosmetics, animal welfare, and specialty food sectors. The company does not offer a software product but provides human-based inspection and certification services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Certificazione Biologica (Organic Certification) Accredited certification service for organic agricultural products according to EU Regulation 2018/848, covering primary production, processing, and distribution of bio products for Italian operators and exporters.
• Certificazione SQNPI (Integrated Production) National Quality System for Integrated Production certification service verifying compliance with sustainable agricultural practices for Italian producers.
• Certificazione SQNBA (Animal Welfare) National Quality System for Animal Welfare certification service assessing animal welfare standards in livestock farming operations under MASAF Decree.
• Certificazione AIAB (Bio Eco Cosmesi) Organic eco-cosmetics certification based on AIAB (Associazione Italiana Agricoltura Biologica) standard for natural and organic beauty products.
• Certificazione Halal Halal certification service for food and cosmetic products compliant with Islamic law requirements.
• Qualità Vegana (Vegan Quality) Vegan quality certification service verifying that products contain no animal-derived ingredients and are not tested on animals.
• ISO 16128 (Cosmetics) Certification service for cosmetic products based on ISO 16128 standards defining criteria for organic and natural cosmetic ingredients.
• Play Sure Doping Free Doping-free certification service for products ensuring compliance with anti-doping standards for athletes and sports organizations.
• Ristorazione BIO (Organic Restaurant) Organic restaurant/catering certification service for food service establishments serving organic food products.
• Certificazione Mezzi Tecnici (Technical Inputs) Technical means certification service for agricultural inputs such as fertilizers, plant protection products, and seeds used in organic farming.
• Asseverazione Impianti Agrivoltaici (Agrivoltaic Assessment) Agrivoltaic systems certification/assessment service verifying compliance with agricultural-photovoltaic integration standards.
• Verifiche di II Parte (Second-Party Verification) Second-party verification services for assessing supplier compliance with quality and regulatory requirements.
• Marchio Bio (Organic Mark) Organic certification mark/logo service allowing certified operators to use the EU organic logo on their products.
• Socert e Italian Organic Private organic cosmetics certification standards (SoCert and Italian Organic) for natural and organic beauty products.
• Claim Check Certification service for verifying marketing claims on cosmetic and detergent products, ensuring claim substantiation and compliance.

Quantifiable outcome

• First certification body authorized by the new Italian Decree for organic controls (2024)
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ACCREDIAcoreOthers · 27 October 2025ACCREDIA is the Italian national accreditation body that granted QCertificazioni accreditation for SQNBA (Sistema di Qualità Nazionale per il Benessere Animale) certification. This accreditation formally authorizes QCertificazioni to issue SQNBA certificates recognized within the Italian national quality scheme.
• AIAB (Associazione Italiana per l'Agricoltura Biologica)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 July 2025AIAB and QCertificazioni renewed their partnership (intesa) for the Bio Eco Cosmesi AIAB certification scheme. QCertificazioni is authorized to issue AIAB Bio Eco Cosmesi certifications, one of the leading private standards for organic and natural cosmetics in Italy.
• Bureau Veritas ItaliacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerQCertificazioni is a subsidiary and the organic product certification organism of Bureau Veritas Italia, part of the global Bureau Veritas Group. This integration provides QCertificazioni with the infrastructure, credibility, and international network of one of the world's largest certification bodies, while QCertificazioni provides specialized expertise in Italian organic and sustainable production certification schemes.
• MASAF (Ministero dell'Agricoltura, della Sovranità Alimentare e delle Foreste)coreOthersMASAF is the Italian Ministry of Agriculture that oversees organic production regulation, SQNBA, and the new Italian Organic Mark (Marchio Biologico Italiano). QCertificazioni operates under MASAF-authorized schemes and was included in the official MASAF list for SQNBA certification (August 2025).
• AGEA (Agenzia per le Erogazioni in Agricoltura)minorOthersAGEA is the Italian paying agency for agricultural subsidies. QCertificazioni operators interact with AGEA through the SIAN portal for organic notification and subsidy-related procedures. Several news items reference AGEA administrative deadlines and circulars affecting certified operators.
• CREA-DC (Consiglio per la Ricerca in Agricoltura e l'Analisi dell'Economia Agraria — Centro di ricerca Difesa e Certificazione, Milano)minorOthersCREA-DC handles notifications for heterogeneous biological reproductive material (MEB) and certain seed derogation requests. QCertificazioni advises operators to use the SIAN portal managed in connection with CREA-DC for relevant administrative procedures.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• DNV: International TIC provider active in food safety, agricultural supply chain, and sustainability certifications — a broad incumbent comparable in service breadth.
• SGS: Global testing, inspection, and certification giant with organic and food-safety certification lines that compete broadly with QCertificazioni's scheme portfolio.
• TÜV SÜD: Global TIC company offering organic, food, and cosmetics certification services — a broad incumbent competing for multi-scheme, multi-country mandates.
• Bureau Veritas Certification: Parent group and one of the world's largest TIC players; provides the broader certification infrastructure and international network under which QCertificazioni operates as the Italian organic arm.

Direct peers

• CCPB (Consorzio per il Controllo dei Prodotti Biologici): Italian accredited CB for organic and integrated production (SQNPI) certifications, competing head-to-head with QCertificazioni for Italian organic and SQNPI operators.
• Suolo e Salute: Italian accredited organic certification body active across primary production and processing — directly comparable in scheme mix and Italian operator focus.
• ICEA (Istituto per la Certificazione Etica e Ambientale): One of Italy's largest accredited organic and sustainability certification bodies, offering BIO, cosmetics, and ethical certification schemes that directly overlap QCertificazioni's core portfolio.
• Bioagricert: Italian accredited organic certification body serving agriculture, food processing, and cosmetics operators — a direct competitor to QCertificazioni in Italian organic certification.
• Ecocert: France-based global certification body specializing in organic, natural, and sustainable certifications for food, cosmetics, and textiles — overlapping with QCertificazioni's AIAB, ISO 16128, and Vegan Quality schemes.
• Control Union: Global accredited certification body specializing in organic, sustainable, and agri-food certifications with strong presence across EU organic and international export schemes overlapping with QCertificazioni.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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