Galenika - Fitofarmacija a.d. applies the latest technologies and standards in every aspect of business, and in order to realize the defined objectives and enable efficient risk management in its business activities. Integration of various management systems makes business system flexible and ready to meet the requests of all interested parties and dynamic conditions of the environment, at every moment.
Quality Management System
Galenika - Fitofarmacija a.d., since 2005, has had certified Quality Management System, in conformity with the requirements of ISO 9001:2008 standard (initially ISO 9001:2000). Certification was carried out by Certification Company SGS, Belgrade.
The system was designed so to provide necessary and controlled quality level in all stages of product life cycle, from development, purchase of material, through formulation and packing, to storing and delivery. Correctly established processes and their interrelations represent the base for further development at all levels, in conformity with modern management concept.
The base for the establishment of the Quality Management System represents the Quality Policy, adopted by the Top Management.
Management System in the Laboratory for physico-chemical testing
Function of the quality control is executed by the Laboratory for physico-chemical testing that was, in 2008, accredited in accordance with the requirements of ISO/IEC 17025:2005 standard, by the Accreditation Body of Serbia.
Modern equipment, controlled conditions, skilled and trained staff in the laboratory guarantee independence, competence and high-level physical and chemical testing of technical substances and finished pesticide preparations, as for the internal so for the external clients.
Meeting of requirements of the aforesaid standard was executed with the purpose of the official recognition of competence, which means that the laboratory is able to offer correct and accurate testing results, they have competent staff, they use validated testing methods and appropriate equipment; it also means that testing is carried out in adequate conditions of the working environment.
Quality policy of the Laboratory for physico-chemical testing
Environmental Management System
Environmental concern of Galenka - Fitofarmacija a.d. by far exceeds only mere respect of regulations; it represents the reflection of high-level awareness of the need to actively work on improvement of that segment. The Top Management of the company confirms their commitment through adopted the Environmental Policy and certified Environmental Management System in conformity with the requirements of ISO 14001:2004 standard. The system was certified in January 2012, by the Certification Company SGS.
Production of plant protection products, which, due to its characteristics, represent certain risk for people and the environment, affects various aspects of the environment. Because of that, Galenika - Fitofarmacija a.d. executed identification and evaluation of the environmental aspects in relation to processes and activities they practice, and in order to establish which aspects have or can have significant influence on the environment.
In conformity with that, we carry out appropriate measures and procedures regarding control of aspects and reduction of risks, as much as it is possible. Aspects which prove to have significant influence on the environment, and which Galenika - Fitofarmacija a.d. can influence, represent priorities defining the directions of performance, establishment of general and specific objectives and programs for their realization, as a part of cycle of prevention of pollution and continual improvement of relation towards the environment.
In conformity with the status of Seveso plant of a higher rank and according legislation, Galenika - Fitofarmacija a.d. created the documents: The Report on Safety and Accident Protection Plan. The aforesaid documents contain risk assessment, prevention measures and measures of chemical accident prevention, as well as the order of the activities in case of accident and make-up of teams that are involved in response to accidents.
Occupational Health and Safety Management System
Employees represent the most important asset of the company, so the Occupational Health and Safety Protection represents extremely important segment of the responsible business. In view of former activities relating introduction of standards (ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO/IEC 17025), as well as the company profile, logical follow-up is introduction of the Occupational Health and Safety Management System in accordance with the requirements of BSI OHSAS 18001 standard, which is being implemented at the moment.
This standard concerns identification of risks relating Occupational Health and Safety, as well as carrying out of the measures for elimination or reduction of risks of employees and other interested parties, that can be exposed to the aforesaid risks. Occupational Health and Safety Policy has been adopted and represents commitment of the Top Management to fulfil requirements of BSI OHSAS 18001 standard.
Occupational Health and Safety Policy