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Food Safety

​Incorporating a food or feed safety management system puts you ahead by changing your company’s approach from a reactive to a proactive way of thinking. Consumers demand that what they eat and drink is safe, and they hold retailers responsible for any failures. Food quality, safety and sustainable practices begin at the farm. Retailers therefore need to systematically address food safety in every step – from manufacturing to packaging and transportation – to prevent failures.
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Purpose

​Implementing an effective food safety management system helps you identify and manage your food safety and quality risks. Certification helps you measure your system against acknowledged and relevant food safety standards and contribute to continual improvement. Wherever you are in the value chain, your efforts will have a positive impact not only on food safety but also environmentally and socially.

Benefits

​Retailers want to know that their suppliers deliver products that comply with current quality and safety standards. Certification to these standards demonstrates to retailers and other stakeholders that you work actively to manage your food safety risks and satisfy their requirements. By implementing feed safety management systems, you contribute to ensure food safety throughout the food supply chain. A certificate by an independent third party creates trust and confidence toward your stakeholders.
Animal Feed & Ingredients – GMP+/PDV and FAMI-QS ​Animal feed and feed ingredients impact the safety of the end product. GMP+/PDV, applicable to feed production, transportation and trade, and FAMI-QS, applicable to feed premixtures and the production of additives, were developed to guarantee the safe impact of feed on the end products. BRC Global Standard for Food Safety ​The BRC (British Retail Consortium) Global Standard for Food Safety was created to ensure supplier compliance and secure retailers’ ability to guarantee the quality and safety of the food products they sell. It is used worldwide as a framework for retailers and processors to assist the production of safe food and the selection of reliable suppliers. FSSC 22000 – Food Safety System Certification Scheme ​FSSC 22000, also known as FSSC 22000, is specifically targeted at food manufacturers. This certification scheme helps secure food safety standards within the production process of the supply chain. BRC Global Standard for Packaging and GMP FEFCO ​The BRC Global Standard for Packaging and Packaging Materials (BRC IoP) provides safety and quality guidance for the producers of packaging materials, in order to ensure the safety and quality of food products. The GMP FEFCO is applicable to cardboard packaging producers. GlobalG.A.P IFA Fruit and Vegetables ​Food safety, as well as environmental protection, starts with agriculture and primary production. GLOBALG.A.P. (formerly Eurepgap) is the globally recognized standard specifically designed for farms. GLOBALG.A.P. IFA – Aquaculture
Food safety, as well as environmental protection, starts with primary production. GLOBALG.A.P. (formerly Eurepgap) is the globally recognized standard specifically designed for aquaculture.
 HACCP
HACCP (Hazard Analysis & Critical Control Points) is the internationally recognized operating method that helps companies in the food and beverage industry identify their food safety risks, preventing food safety hazards and addressing legal compliance.
 IFS International Food Standard
The International Food Standard (IFS) is a common food safety standard with a uniform evaluation system used to qualify and select suppliers. It helps retailers ensure the food safety of their products and monitors the quality level of producers of retailer branded food products.
 ISO 22000
The food safety management system standard ISO 22000 enables any company directly or indirectly involved in the food chain to identify the relevant risks and manage them efficiently. Preventing food safety failures and assessing legal compliance can help protect your brand.
 SQF 1000/2000 – Safety Quality Food Program ​The SQF Program is a leading food safety and quality certification system that is recognized by the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI). The program was designed to meet the needs of suppliers and buyers, to ensure their compliance with food safety regulations in both domestic and global markets at all stages of the supply chain.