Philosophy and Certifications

Crastan is one of the first Italian companies recognised as Organic, already in 1991, thanks to its selection of barley coming only from Italian organic farming. Crastan’s path is characterised by High Quality and the most important Certifications in the sector. Always at the forefront in preserving natural production techniques, Crastan guarantees:

the absence of chemical or synthetic products; it does not use GMO-derived raw materials (genetically modified organisms);
it uses the residues to produce natural fertilisers and biofuels;
it reuses the by-product for agronomic and feed use.

Thanks to the naturalness of the raw materials and their transformation process, even the residues and by-products can have a new life! The high standard of Food Safety is an essential basic requirement for CRASTAN. In addition to the IFS (International Food Standard) requirements that ensure food safety, legality and quality standards, CRASTAN’s corporate management constantly strengthens the Control and Quality system which accompanies the product in all its phases: from sowing to harvesting up to its final transformation. Among the main values is the guarantee of sustainable, eco-friendly and continuous processing throughout the production chain, both in the case of the food product (barley, cereals, etc.) and in its packaging.

Our ethics combine environmental sustainability with respect for people.

We guarantee a sustainable product even in those raw materials such as cocoa and coffee contained in our blends which do not come from Italian cultivations and which do not exploit workers and local populations, but rather improve their quality of life thanks to bodies responsible for management of charitable activities, often for children.

By choosing CRASTAN you protect Nature, yourself and others.

Our Certifications

IFS International Food Standard certified company. Specific global standards for the safety of agricultural and food products, approved by the GFSI (Global Food Safety Initiative). They guarantee high quality levels of the company.

The BIO (organic) denomination is assigned to products grown according to the rules of organic farming: cultivation practices with a low environmental level; responsible use of natural resources such as water, soil and air; maintaining a high level of biodiversity. Crastan SpA holds certification for the production of organic products obtained through the control and certification body Bioagricert (IT-BIO-007), authorised by MIPAAF.

The Rainforest Alliance certification standard includes all three pillars of sustainability: social, economic and environmental. It is based on important principles of sustainable agriculture, such as: preservation of biodiversity and natural resources, improved livelihoods and human well-being. Find out more at ra.org

The Aticelca 501/19 system is an assessment method capable of determining the level of recyclability of predominantly cellulose materials and products (paper and cardboard).

The OK compost INDUSTRIAL certification guarantees compliance (EN 13432) on the compostability in industrial composting plants of our two references “ORGANIC BARLEY IN CAPSULES COMPATIBLE WITH NESPRESSO MACHINES - COMPOSTABLE” and “GINSENG&COFFEE TO BE SWEETENED IN CAPSULES COMPATIBLE WITH NESPRESSO MACHINES - COMPOSTABLE”.

It ensures respect for the rights of producers and workers in developing countries by guaranteeing safe and dignified living conditions for every worker.

Ogni singolo articolo prodotto presso le nostre strutture vanta specifiche certificazioni tra quelle sopra esposte. Vi invitiamo a scoprirle sul retro di ogni confezione.