World Quality Day, celebrated this year on November 13, is an opportunity to reflect on something present in everyone’s daily life: quality. It’s not just about the final product, but every process, every decision, and every interaction with clients, employees, and partners. At APCER, we believe quality is built through…

From November 18th to 20th, Porto will host the Annual Meeting of Members & Stakeholders (AMMS) 2025, organised by the APSCA – Association of Professional Social Compliance Auditors, at the Alfândega Porto Congress Centre, with the support of APCER. This international event brings together APSCA member firms and auditors, brands,…

APCER is accredited to carry out FSC® audits within the scope of the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). The EUDR requires companies placing forest-based products on the EU market to ensure transparent and deforestation-free supply chains, with full traceability from the source of the raw material to the final product.…

APCER as IQNET Member is one in celebrating the network’s 35th year. First named as European Quality Network (EQNet), eventually renamed as IQNET in 1990 to give way to interested members from Asia and the Americas. APCER, representing Portugal, has joined the network in 1996, and since then became one…

At APCER, we believe that every certification tells a story of commitment and sustainability - and this one is truly special. Modus Habitare Hispania, S.L. developed an innovative modular stand for FSC® Spain, built mainly with laurel pine wood, and featuring details in jatoba and ebony, among other species. This…

INTRODUCTION ISO 9001 (Quality Management Systems - Requirements) and ISO 14001 (Environmental Management Systems – Requirements with Guidance for Use) are two of ISO’s most popular standards. The current versions were both published in 2015 and, in general, have stood the test of time. That is primarily because both standards…

APCER awards LIESA the sustainable event management certification, recognising practices with environmental, social, and economic impact. APCER has officially awarded the ISO 20121 certificate to the Liga Independente das Escolas de Samba do Rio de Janeiro (LIESA), the organisation responsible for managing Rio de Janeiro’s Carnival, recognising the event’s alignment…

In a market increasingly focused on the ethical, social and environmental performance of companies, the way organizations select, monitor and develop their suppliers has become a key factor in their competitiveness. In many cases, the greatest reputational, operational and even legal risks are not within the company itself, but throughout…