Certifications
At Caffè Milanese®, our passion for excellence drives us to ensure that every batch of coffee beans we import meets the highest standards of quality and safety. Each shipment undergoes rigorous testing and certification by internationally accredited laboratories, guaranteeing compliance with national and international regulations.
Our coffee undergoes a triple certification process: first, by purchasing only certified green coffee beans; then, at the time of import into Italy; and finally, after roasting and blending. This ensures the total absence of harmful substances associated with serious health risks.
Certification of Quality Management System UNI EN ISO 9001:2015
This certification confirms adherence to the internationally recognized ISO 9001 standard for quality management systems, ensuring consistent quality in operations, product standards, and customer satisfaction.
Certification of Compliance of Materials in Contact with Food
This certification verifies that the tested bio-compostable capsule for coffee complies with the relevant regulations for food contact materials, including:
- Regulations and Standards Referenced:
- D.P.R. 777/1982, D.L. 108/1992, D.M. 34/1973 (Italian national regulations).
- Regulation (EU) No. 1935/2004: Establishing requirements for materials and articles intended to come into contact with food.
- Regulation (EU) No. 10/2011: Specific to plastic materials intended for food contact.
- Standards like UNI EN 1186-1:2003 for migration testing.
- Ensures the material does not release harmful substances into food under specified conditions (e.g., contact with simulants like acetic acid, ethanol, or MPPO at defined temperatures and durations).
- Includes overall and specific migration tests for substances like primary aromatic amines, metals, and other compounds.
- Confirms the bio-compostable capsule’s safety and suitability for use with food.
Certificate for the Assignment and Use of the 'OK Compost Industrial' Conformity Mark TA8012004372
This certification verifies that the tested bio-compostable capsule for coffee complies with the requirements for industrial compostability as defined by specific international standards, such as EN 13432.
Meaning and Purpose:
Industrial Compostability:
- The product is certified to break down in an industrial composting facility within a specified time frame without leaving harmful residues.
- It ensures that the product is biodegradable under controlled conditions of temperature, humidity, and microorganisms present in industrial composting environments.
Use of the ‘OK Compost Industrial’ Mark:
- This mark, managed by TÜV Austria, allows the product to be identified as meeting compostability standards, giving consumers and businesses confidence in its environmental sustainability.
Scope:
- Applicable to products made of biodegradable materials, ensuring their proper disposal through industrial composting facilities, reducing landfill waste.
Regulatory Context:
- Often tied to compliance with standards such as EN 13432, which specifies requirements for compostable packaging materials.
This certificate assures consumers and businesses that the product is environmentally responsible and suitable for industrial composting processes.
Certification for imported coffee beans
Purpose of Certification for imported coffee beans
Quality Assurance:
- Testing confirms the integrity of the coffee beans, ensuring they meet stringent thresholds for moisture content, cleanliness, and absence of physical defects.
Food Safety Compliance:
- All beans are analyzed to ensure they are free from contaminants and safe for consumption, adhering to recognized food safety standards.
Regulatory Compliance:
- Certifications verify compliance with essential standards, such as:
- DPR N 470/1973 (Italian food safety regulation).
- ISO 4149:2005 (international standards for green coffee analysis).
- Relevant EU directives for imported food products.
- Certifications verify compliance with essential standards, such as:
Independent Verification:
- Testing is carried out by accredited laboratories under strict scientific protocols, ensuring results are reliable, transparent, and meet international benchmarks.
- Testing is carried out by accredited laboratories under strict scientific protocols, ensuring results are reliable, transparent, and meet international benchmarks.
What These Certificates Guarantee
- Moisture Content Control: Ensures beans are stored and delivered at optimal conditions for preserving flavor and freshness.
- Impurity-Free Beans: Verifies the absence of foreign particles, defective beans, or other contaminants.
- Safety Standards: Confirms the beans comply with safety parameters for handling and processing into premium coffee products.
By obtaining certifications such as the Rapporto di Prova – ASI N. 1021906, Rapporto di Prova – ASI N. 1001883, Rapporto di Prova – ASI N. 1026133, Caffè Milanese® demonstrates its dedication to providing consumers and partners with products that exceed expectations. These certifications uphold our reputation as a brand committed to quality, safety, and transparency, ensuring every cup of coffee delivers a superior experience.
