For a company that wants to reassure customers about the quality and safety of their products, CSQA offers several certification services: ISO standards (
ISO 22000, ISO 9001, ISO 22005) and retail standards (
GSFS-BRC, IFS, IFA/Global G .A.P, QS, FSSC 22000).
These tools provide
good support to businesses and they
are recognized by the market.
Food safety is considered as a consumer right and all food companies are forced to guarantee it.
Therefore, the priority is for the business to comply with current legislation concerning food safety, which places a duty on any food business operator to ensure the compliance of all products it places on the market.
A key part of ensuring compliance is self-assessment, looking at the legislation in force and checking that the company is meeting the legal standards as a minimum.
Areas to focus on include:
• Risk Analysis and Management
• Possible risk communication systems and procedures
• Product traceability
• Clear and appropriate labeling
EU regulations define the mandatory targets, but how to achieve these targets is at the discretion of each company.
Good systems are essential and will include:
- Documented processes and procedures
- Recording of checks, actions, etc
- Verification that the systems have been tested and work.
CSQA is fully experienced in all such issues is able to offer a wide range of services, helping the client in choosing the most suitable methods and certification options to compete successfully in the market.