Our certified excellence
Obtaining company certifications means increasing the value and competitiveness of the company on the market, since they demonstrate, in the eyes of customers and suppliers, the constant commitment to workers and company growth.
The certifications represent a tangible imprint of Fabo’s dedication to quality, the environment and social commitment. Obtaining and maintaining them over time demonstrates that we respect the highest standards in our sector and are ready to undergo rigorous evaluation processes to ensure that our products and services meet customer expectations.
For this reason, we invest in research and continuous maintenance of certifications and we believe so much in the sector associations to which we belong. In this case, the goal is to compare ourselves with other companies and network in a complex and variable market, such as that of adhesive tape.
Company Certifications
ISO 9001
Since 2001 FABO has been certified to ISO 9001, which establishes criteria for an effective quality management system and can be applied to any type of organization, regardless of its size or sector. The standard establishes the requirements for a quality management system that allows an organization to demonstrate its ability to provide products and services that consistently meet customer requirements and applicable legal and regulatory requirements. Certification is issued by independent certification bodies after an assessment of the organization and its processes.
ISO 14064
ISO 14064 is an important tool for organizations that want to reduce their environmental impact and improve their sustainability. Fabo obtained the certification in 2021. It is the quantification and reporting of the Carbon Footprint (carbon dioxide emissions) generated by the company’s entire production process. The goal is to promote transparency and consistency in the quantification and reporting of greenhouse gas emissions and help organizations reduce their emissions.
Product Certifications
FSC®
In 2022 Fabo obtained the FSC® certification for the production of adhesive tapes with paper backing. FSC® (Forest Stewardship Council®) is an international non-governmental, independent and non-profit organization, founded in 1993 to promote the responsible management of forests and plantations that preserve biodiversity, ecological functionality and the social benefits of trees. Its forest stewardship certification is among the most widespread in the world.
Fabo FSC® certified products are self-adhesive paper tapes and gummed paper tapes, in both the smooth and reinforced versions, both neutral and customized.
INGEDE
In 2024 Fabo obtained the INGEDE certification: this is an analysis of the adhesive removability, tested through the “Test method 12” which, based on the score obtained, determines the degree of adhesion between 4 levels.
Fabo has obtained this recognition on many BOPP products with hot melt adhesive, acrylic and on self-adhesive paper, both neutral and printed. By passing the test, it is certified that the tapes can be easily separated from the packaging on which they are applied, facilitating the recycling process of paper and cardboard.
Trade associations
AFERA
FABO is a member of AFERA, the European Adhesive Tape Association, a trade association that represents the interests of companies within the European adhesive tape market. Associations such as AFERA play an important role in providing a platform for knowledge sharing, promotion of best practices, standardization and representation of industry interests towards European and global institutions.
ASSOGOMMA
ASSOGOMMA is a historic association serving rubber companies, co-founder of Confindustria, and a leader in the rubber, electrical cables and related products fields. The association plays a fundamental role in representing the interests of the sector, in promoting its development and in protecting the environment and workers’ health. It is a unique reference in the Italian panorama for all issues in the rubber sector.
