Achieving more together
In order to be able to present you with the best possible solutions in all areas, we cooperate with a large number of national and international organisations as well as partners from various business and research areas.
We emphasise the high-quality standards of our work and the services we offer through various certifications, which are regularly updated.
Our certificates
CIR
Crédit d’Impôt Recherche
With the CIR, our French clients save a considerable amount of taxes when placing research orders with us. This research-related tax credit applies to companies which are officially recognised by the French Ministry of Higher Education and Research and are registered for tax purposes in France.
EMAS
Eco-Management and Audit Scheme
We always endeavour to reduce the negative impact that our business activities could have on the environment. To this end, we as RIFCON published our first Environmental Statement in 2021, which was entered in the EMAS register by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry Rhine-Neckar in 2022 and has been updated annually since.
GLP
Good Laboratory Practice
Since 2006, the RIFCON test facility has been included in the national Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) Compliance Programme. It is certified in categories 4 (environmental toxicity studies on aquatic and terrestrial organisms), 5 (studies on behaviour in water, soil, and air; bioaccumulation), 6 (residue studies) and 7 (studies on effects on mesocosms and natural ecosystems). Our team is well experienced in conducting field studies under GLP conditions.
Our memberships
DGPT
German Society for Experimental and Clinical Pharmacology and Toxicology
RIFCON is represented here by one of our employees. DGPT is a non-profit scientific organisation consisting of three sub-societies. Its statutory purpose is to promote the scientific and practical interests of pharmacology and toxicology.
DO-G
German Ornithologists‘ Society
RIFCON founder Dr. Michael Riffel is a DO-G member. This society is dedicated to promoting ornithology in all its forms and is one of the oldest scientific organisations in the world.
ECETOC
European Centre for Ecotoxicology and Toxicology of Chemicals
The main purpose of this international non-profit organisation is to identify and investigate possible adverse effects on health and the environment which may be caused by the manufacture and use of chemicals. ECETOC works closely with the scientific community, authorities, and the European Chemical Industry Council.
FZS
Frankfurt Zoological Society
This international nature conservation organisation aims at preserving wild animals and wilderness. Its area of operation includes national parks and wilderness areas. As part of individual conservation projects, FZS cooperates with local communities, nature conservation authorities, national park administrations, and other NGOs.
GQMA
German Quality Management Association
The largest German and second largest European professional organisation for quality management in the chemical and pharmaceutical industry offers regular information- and training opportunities to its members. RIFCON is represented here by three of our employees.
GV-Solas
Society for Laboratory Animal Science
RIFCON is represented here by one of our employees. This registered society is committed to the responsible handling of laboratory animals. GV-Solas organises scientific conferences and seminars, which also address topics that are relevant to the application and implementation of our field studies.
IBMA
International Biocontrol Manufacturers‘ Association
RIFCON is an associated member of IBMA, a worldwide association of the biocontrol industry, with its head office in Brussels. IBMAs intention is to contribute to the promotion of biological plant protection.
SETAC
Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry
This globally active non-profit organisation focuses on the study, analysis, and solution of environmental problems in connection with chemicals and other anthropogenic substances introduced into the environment, as well as on the management and regulation of such substances in the environment. RIFCON is a business partner and sponsor of SETAC Europe whose official journals regularly include publications by our scientists. The workshops we organise are certified by SETAC for training as SETAC environmental risk assessors.
ZGAP
Zoological Society for the Conservation of Species and Populations
This organisation is committed to the conservation of little-known, highly endangered animal species and to the protection of their habitats. ZGAP is internationally active. When supporting species conservation projects, the society follows a scientifically sound, holistic approach.
Our partners
C4C
Caring for Conservation Fund gGmbH
The Caring for Conservation Fund gGmbH is a non-profit limited company registered in Germany, which is dedicated to supporting and implementing international initiatives for nature conservation. Its current focus is on Zambia, where the organisation runs its own local NGO, too. C4C channels funds and support into three main areas: research, community engagement, and direct conservation action. Since its foundation in 2018, the organisation has built up an extensive network of reliable partners.
Nsanga
Nsanga Conservation Zambia Ltd.
Nsanga Conservation Zambia Ltd. is a Zambian based public benefit organization. The organization works with various partners to provide valuable data to conservation stakeholders and support communities in wildlife areas. Nsanga Conservation Zambia focuses on ecological and social research, including the investigation of human-wildlife conflicts. Alongside its research work, Nsanga Conservation Zambia is actively involved in development cooperation, such as environmental education and improving living standards by promoting alternative livelihoods.