The Quest for the Best Natural Cork Available

With over 50 years in the cork industry, M. A. Silva has sought out certifications and collaborations with industry leaders, research institutions, and standards organizations.

We are always learning, and as a result, our technology is constantly evolving. We strive to bring you the industry’s leading solutions, backed by the best in the business. Learn more about third parties that help us meet and exceed industry standards below.

CORK QUALITY COUNCIL

M. A. Silva is a certified member of the Cork Quality Council, a nonprofit organization founded to improve quality assurance procedures for the wine and cork industries. We adhere to the strict CQC specifications and participate in an annual audit.

FOREST STEWARDSHIP COUNCIL

Like you, we are constantly focused on environmental stewardship. M. A. Silva Portugal is certified in FSC, a worldwide program for the responsible management of all forests and forest products, including cork.

C E LIEGE'S SYSTECODE EXCELLENCE

A quality assurance system for the entire cork industry. Our certification ensures that the procedures identified to provide quality cork are being adhered to at every level.

EUROPEAN UNIVERSITIES

From SARA Advanced® to NeoTech®, our industry-leading technologies are the result of years in development with European universities and millions of dollars invested in research.

IN-HOUSE SPECIALISTS

We partner externally with subject matter experts, and we also hire them to become members of our team! The knowledge and access that they bring to our internal organization is invaluable.

What does this mean for you?

We want you to have complete confidence when choosing a cork closure for your products. To learn more about what separates good from great, contact us today to schedule an appointment with one of our in-house experts.

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