CERES' Policy


CERES is a private limited company under German law (GmbH). Details are regulated in the company’s constitutive act.

CERES’ objective is to be leading in quality among international certifiers in the agriculture (including wild collection, animal husbandry, beekeeping) and food processing area. This can be achieved only through:

• An absolute commitment to the CERES quality standards
• Client orientation
• Equal treatment for all clients
• Strict application of the standards and respective policies for certification
• A fair pricing system
• Fair payment for good work of our staff
• Permanent training of the management and all staff
• Flat hierarchies
• High motivation of all staff
• Permanent auto and mutual evaluation of our activities and performance
• Frequent, open and constructive communication between all individuals involved in the respective issues
• A strong commitment to high environmental and social standards at all levels.