ASSIMAGRA - the Portuguese Association of the Mineral Resources Industry - has developed the StonebyPortugal initiative for Portuguese stone companies, which aims to convey an image of sophistication and quality, with a guarantee of origin, making it possible to increase the level of credibility of certified Portuguese stone among natural stone consumers, and increasing the competitiveness of this sector at national and international level.
The initiative includes Stone.PT certification, an essential component for guaranteeing excellence, sustainability and innovation in the Portuguese natural stone industry. The audits arecarried out by APCER and are based on the StonePT Specification, ensuring that the companies meet strict standards of quality, safety and environmental responsibility. The decision to certify and award the seal is made by Stone.pt.
This certification is segmented into different categories, which can be applied to the company, the products/raw materials and their applications. It applies to Portuguese companies operating in the natural stone sector, namely:
- Extractive companies;
- Manufacturing companies;
- Extractive and processing companies.
The certification categories are divided into
- S.PT Quality: Product certification seal, which attests to the conformity of the production control procedures and the verification of the physical-mechanical characteristics of the products, essential for the correct application of natural stone.
- S.PT Origin: Seal of origin control, awarded to quarries, which guarantees the traceability of the raw material from extraction to processing, maintaining the denomination of origin of Portuguese stone.
- S.PT Safety: Seal verifying safety conditions in quarries, which ensures the implementation of best practices for a safe and healthy occupational environment.
- S.PT Green: Environmental verification seal, which highlights companies' commitment to the continuous improvement of their environmental performance and social responsibility.
Certification Levels:
Companies can obtain different levels of certification - Essential, Premium and Excellence - depending on the degree to which they meet the requirements of the different categories.
For more information on Stone.PT audits and the benefits of certification, see our brochure or visit the Stone.PT website.
