Who is it for?

The Conip Ortofrutta certification is especially relevant for Italian recyclers and converters who produce respectively recycled material and PP crates. In this case to verify in according to CO.N.I.P. specs, procedures and modules for food contact. Kiwa audits on behalf CO.N.I.P.

What is CO.N.I.P Ortofutta?

CO.N.I.P. is the Italian Consortium which, with ministerial recognition, organizes at a national level (Italy) the management, collection and recycling of CO.N.I.P. branded plastic crates and pallet, via the closed loop.

Since 1998, the year the Consortium was founded, CO.N.I.P. applies the principles of the circular economy and involves in its circuit all the main players in the relevant supply chains, i.e. producers, users, collectors and recyclers of plastic crates and pallets. The audit activity is carried out only by Certification Bodies recognized by CO.N.I.P., such as Kiwa.

How does a CO.N.I.P Ortofrutta audit work?

CO.N.I.P Ortofrutta is not a certification service but an audit activity on behalf CO.N.I.P. To be qualified by CO.N.I.P. is necessary request directly to CO.N.I.P. if Italian recyclers or converters to produce respectivley recycled material and PP crates.

Benefits of CO.N.I.P. Ortofrutta

  • Closed-loop system: CO.N.I.P. branded crates are manufactured using secondary raw materials derived from the recycling of the consortium's packaging, making them 100% recycled and recyclable.
  • Efficient collection network: The Consortium's efficiency is ensured by its extensive network of CO.N.I.P. collection platforms. These platforms facilitate the collection, withdrawal, and initiation of recycling processes for CO.N.I.P. branded crates across the national territory.
  • Transition to circular economy: Embracing a circular economic model reduces reliance on virgin raw materials. The regeneration of materials is central to this approach, marking a significant shift from linear production methods.