BioCitrus
SUSTAINABILITY
SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
Aware of its contribution to the economic development of the country, BioCitrus acts with social responsibility, ethics and transparency. The company assures respect for human rights and values ethical behaviour.
SUSTAINABILITY
BioCitrus believes in a better future. Therefore, the protection of the environment is one of the goals of its Integrated Management Policy. With social and environmental responsibility in mind and being conscious of the limits of natural resources, the company promotes sustainability day after day.
INTEGRATED SYSTEM OF ADMINISTRATION
Integrated Administration Policy
BioCitrus is committed to being a producer of excellence in the field of essential oils for the flavor and fragrances industry and in the field of concentrated juices for the food industry. We guarantee our Integrated System of Administration through the following principles:
- Continuous enhancement of processes, aiming for the production of safe, authentic and high quality products.
- Being up to date with all the national and international requirements applicable to our field of business.
- Protection of the environment through the sustainable use of resources, as well as the promotion of sustainability in the production and in the process of citrus fruits in order to reduce pollution.
- Enhancement of our collaborators capacities in order to ensure a safer and more sustainable business.
- This policy intends to comply with our clients expectations through a production focused on the requirements applicable to food safety and the environment.
Range of the Integrated Administration System
Aripê Citrus Agro Industrial Ltda (BioCitrus) is located at RS 124, Number 1750, Km 1,8 – District: Estação – Montenegro – RS, Brazil, CEP: 92521-000. The range of Bio Citrus’s Integrated Management System includes the production of essential oils and concentrated juices extracted from citrus fruits for the domestic and foreign market.
HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point):
From the raw materials to the final consumption, this system aims to identify potential risks to food safety by defining measures of quality control in order to ensure a safe product.
Kosher:
This certification guarantees that the production and process are in conformity with the specific norms defined by the Orthodox Jewish diet. The Kosher certification is globally recognized as a symbol of the highest level of quality control.
Halal:
This certification guarantees that the production and process is in conformity with the legal requirements and the standards of Shariah. By complying with the demands of the Quran, the traceability and the safety of the products are assured.
FSSC 22000 (In process):
The FSSC 22000 certification aims to assure the delivery of safe and high-quality products to the clients in conformity with national and international requirements of food safety management, reaching all the organizations within the food chain.
ISO 14001 (In process):
This certification focuses on enforcing the environmental management system through the control of impacts on the environment in order to avoid and reduce their effect. The implementation is effected by monitoring conformities and legal requirements, making, therefore, possible technological innovations and sustainable development.
Organics Produce:
This certification aims to provide healthy and quality products that clients expect. The organic label on products certifies the company’s conformity with the technical and normative guidelines of organic production.
Fair for Life Certification (In process):
This certification seeks to promote sustainable development of suppliers and all other actors involved in the supply chain. Among the actions and means to reinforce the norm, one can highlight the traceability of raw materials and the establishment of commercial partnerships based on transparency and mutual respect.
SGF:
This certification is given by SGF International E.V. organization, which assures the control of every step of the production of juices. It also takes into account the preservation of the environment and of all parties involved. As for the product, the certification guarantees the safety of the juices through control and analysis that certify their purity and quality.
