Dear Partners, We would like to sincerely thank you for your trust and cooperation, which are an integral part of our journey and continued growth. May the spirit of Christmas fill your hearts with joy, love, and optimism. We wish
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Why Third-Party Audits Matter for Medicinal Cannabis: Strengthening Trust, Compliance, and Global Market Access
The global medicinal cannabis industry is undergoing a profound transformation, shaped by expanding regulatory frameworks, evolving patient needs, and increasing scientific validation. From the mature markets of Canada and Australia to the rapidly developing regulatory landscapes of European Union (Germany, Polland, UK), and beyond,
Migration to the New Version of ISO 37001:2025 standard
Dear all, On February 2025 the new version of the ISO 37001 standard has been issued (version ISO 37001:2025) which replaces the current version (ISO 37001:2016). Based on the requirements of IAF (International Accreditation Forum), those of our Accreditation Body
Guideline on good agricultural and collection practice (GACP) for starting materials of herbal origin – Revision 1: Raising the Bar for Quality in Medical Cannabis
The European Guideline on Good Agricultural and Collection Practice (EU GACP) for Starting Materials of Herbal Origin has just been updated for the first time since 2006, with Revision 1 released on 12 August 2025. This major revision broadens the
QMSCERT hosted the 2025 Annual Face-to-Face Meeting of the ACAB’c.
Established in 2016, ACAB’c is a registered association of Accredited Conformity Assessment Bodies and interested parties, dedicated to harmonizing the implementation of conformity assessment requirements within the digital trust ecosystem. During this two-day productive meeting, discussions focused on key developments
Accreditation of Q-GACP for medical cannabis achieved
We are thrilled to announce a major milestone! Q-CERT’s Certification Scheme for Medical Cannabis Producers (Q-GACP) has been accredited by the Hellenic Accreditation System (ESYD), the national accreditation body of Greece according to ISO/IEC 17065, to enhance focus on product
SPRING ADD-ON Assessment: Water Management in Primary Plant Production Processes
We would like to inform you that our Certification Company is approved to provide assessment for the SPRING ADD-ON standard, an add-on to the GLOBALG.A.P. IFA and GLOBALG.A.P. CfP standards. What is the SPRING ADD-ON? The SPRING ADD-ON (Sustainable Program
Extension of FSMA PSR Add-on v2.0 Validity Until 31 May 2025
Dear Producers, We would like to inform you that the replacement of FSMA PSR Add-on v2.0 with version v2.1 will be delayed until 1 June 2025. FSMA PSR Add-on v2.1 is the first add-on to undergo transition into the new
Information regarding the transition of the BRCGS Packaging Materials standard
BRCGS Packaging Materials sets out the requirements for the manufacture of packaging materials that are used in: The BRCGS Standard shall not apply to packaging or materials (with the exception of traded products) that do not undergo any process at
The sustainability system of FARCOM SA is verified by Q-CERT through the IFS ESG Check.
With great pleasure, we announce the verification of FARCOM S.A.’s Sustainability Management System by Q-CERT, in accordance with the IFS ESG Check protocol. FARCOM S.A. is one of Greece’s leading cosmetics manufacturing companies, with state-of-the-art facilities in the industrial area