Certifications of HERMA Germany
At HERMA, quality is a system
A product that merits the name of HERMA is subject to stringent quality criteria. As part of years of experience and successful development from the idea to market maturity. Also as the perfect result of complex production processes. At HERMA quality is a system. Based on a thorough understanding of quality that is implemented in a process-oriented and integrated management system. Everything certified many times. And that is a promise.
Certifications at a glance
HERMA ISO 50001 certification for energy management
The certification body of TÜV SÜD also certifies that HERMA's Filderstadt and Deizisau sites satisfy all requirements for the ISO certification in the development, manufacture and sale of self-adhesive materials, labels and labelling machines in accordance with ISO 50001. HERMA has successfully introduced its energy management system; this was confirmed by a TÜV audit.
HERMA ISO 9001 certification for quality management
HERMA is certified by TÜV SÜD for the development, manufacture and sale of self-adhesive material, labels and labelling machines in accordance with ISO 9001. The ISO 9001 quality management standard is the most widespread and important standard in quality management nationally and internationally. It forms the basis for the continuous improvement of the company's quality management system.
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EcoVadis – award for corporate social responsibility
HERMA has received a gold medal in honour of its contributions to corporate social responsibility (CSR). This is the fifth time that we have been rated in the areas of environment, labour & human rights, ethics and sustainable procurement.
You can rely on HERMA as a company with sustainable business practices throughout the supply chain. Our continuous improvement process, an integral part of our corporate structure, enables us to face the challenges of the market with new resolve every day – and find the best solutions for our customers.
FSC™ - certification system for forest management
HERMA is a recipient of the FSC™ seal for adhesive material and labels (FSC-C110972). The Forest Stewardship Council is an international certification system for forest management. It is committed to the protection and preservation of forests. Ten globally valid principles guarantee that wood and paper products with the FSC seal come from responsibly managed forests. Make sure that the products you buy are FSC™-certified.
REACH certification for the prevention of harmful and safety-critical substances
To avoid harmful ingredients and substances, HERMA promotes alternative methods for determining the harmful effects of substances through the REACH certificate. This reduces the number of animal tests and actively supports the regulations for the approval and restrictions of chemicals. Nevertheless, protecting people and the environment from the hazards of chemical substances is always at the forefront of HERMA’s daily business practices.
Cycle4green – Recycling of release liner
Cycle4green is a Finnish organisation that uses a specific process to recycle release liner that is no longer needed in adhesive material production. HERMA has been recycling surplus release liner for many years now. Through this participation, we have recycled 173 tonnes of liner and reduced our CO² emissions.
GoGreen certification for climate-neutral shipping
We also participate in the Deutsche Post GOGREEN initiative for carbon-neutral shipping. HERMA thus saves around 9,000 tonnes of CO2 every year, and supports selected and registered climate protection projects all over the world at the same time. These projects include reforestation in Panama and Uganda, as well as water purifiers and well rehabilitation.
Noventiz certification – a take-back system for transport and sales packaging
HERMA participates in the Noventiz GmbH take-back system for transport and sales packaging, ensuring correct take-back and recycling procedures and reducing CO2 emissions.
EUTR certification – the European Union Timber Regulation
The European Union Timber Regulation (EUTR) actively supports measures aimed at combating illegal timber procurement. HERMA affirms its knowledge of the obligations laid down in this regulation and fulfils them with due care within the scope of its activities.
