Quality Certification: What It Is, Types, and Benefits for Businesses
ANA DE JORGE Quality Technician · Quality, R&D&I · ACERTA CERTIFICATION Professional in the evaluation of research personnel and R&D&I activities. Certification has become a key element for organizations that need to demonstrate trustworthiness, regulatory compliance, and operational capacity in increasingly demanding markets. Beyond a […]
ACERTA and CAVALA will explore how to transform emissions measurements into auditable and market-relevant information
Madrid, June 18, 2026 Carbon footprint management is no longer just a voluntary initiative linked to corporate sustainability; it has become an increasingly important requirement from an operational, legal, and financial standpoint. In an environment marked by stricter regulatory requirements and by the […]
ACERTA Becomes the First Authorized Body to Certify All CONFICERT Brands
Madrid, June 17, 2026 CONFICERT has announced the official authorization of ACERTA as the first body authorized to conduct audits and certification processes for all the standards developed by this association. ACERTA, which is a Platinum Member and Founding Partner of CONFICERT, was one of the first organizations to successfully complete the […]
Staff Assigned Exclusively to R&D: Guide and Requirements for Claiming the Additional 17% Tax Deduction
CELIA CRIADO SAN MIGUEL Research Personnel Auditor · R&D&I Department · ACERTA CERTIFICACIÓN Professional specializing in the evaluation of research personnel and R&D&I activities. Companies engaged in research and development (R&D) activities are eligible for significant tax incentives designed to promote innovation. Among these, the additional deduction applicable to […] stands out.
The National Court Strengthens Legal Certainty Regarding R&D&I Tax Deductions
The National Court has strengthened the legal certainty surrounding R&D&I tax deductions by confirming that the technical classification of a project set forth in a Binding Reasoned Report, as well as the expense items related to the recognized activities, cannot be reinterpreted at a later date during a tax audit. The National Court has ruled […]
Common Mistakes in the Certification of Sample Book Projects
SARA MARTÍN Quality Technician – R&D&I Quality Manager Responsible for technical criteria The certification of sample collections allows companies in sectors such as textiles, footwear, and leather goods to qualify for a 12% tax deduction for Technological Innovation. Companies in sectors such as textiles, footwear, leather goods, leather products, toys, wood, and furniture develop new collections every year and […]
VerifiCAE joins Net Zero Tech 2026 as a partner organization
Madrid, May 27, 2026 Net Zero Tech, the leading forum for technological solutions in energy optimization and industrial competitiveness, announces the addition of VerifiCAE, the Spanish Association of Energy Saving Certificate Verifiers, as a new partner for its 2026 edition, to be held on June 3 and 4 in […]
The SDGs: The Global Framework for Sustainability
The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) constitute the primary international framework for sustainability management, established by the United Nations as part of the 2030 Agenda. This set of 17 goals and 169 targets provides a global roadmap for addressing the world’s major social, environmental, and economic challenges. Today, in […]
VerifiCAE, the Spanish Association of Energy Savings Verifiers, is launched
Madrid, May 25, 2026 Several of the leading organizations accredited as verifiers of Energy Saving Certificates (CAE) in Spain have officially established VerifiCAE, the Spanish Association of Energy Saving Certificate Verifiers, an industry initiative created to serve as a stable framework for representation, technical dialogue, and collaboration among the community of accredited verifiers […]
Environmental Impact Assessment: What It Is, Types, and Procedures
MARTA GÁNDARA MILLÁN Technical Staff, Department of Development Technical Lead for Climate Change and Environmental Verification An environmental impact assessment is an administrative procedure governed by Law 21/2013 that analyzes a project’s effects on the environment prior to its approval. Its objective is to prevent, correct, and minimize environmental impacts […]
How to Obtain GLOBALG.A.P. Certification
Cristina Alonso, Co-Manager of the Primary Department · Food Division · ACERTA CERTIFICACIÓN GLOBALG.A.P. Auditor specializing in Crops and Chain of Custody. GLOBALG.A.P. is an international certification for good agricultural practices that ensures food safety, traceability, and sustainability in primary production. Currently, it is one of the standards most frequently required by supermarkets, distributors, and international operators in the […]
ACERTA examines the strategic importance of cybersecurity in the food industry in light of the new European NIS2 Directive
Madrid, May 12, 2026 A free webinar will be held on May 19 to explain the key points of adapting to this new regulatory landscape. The new regulations expand their scope and will directly affect food chain companies with more than 50 employees or a turnover exceeding […]