Food safety: COSA® Method certification is born

Food safety is no longer just a matter of procedures and controls, but of organizational culture.

In a context where markets, consumers, and stakeholders demand increasingly robust and transparent guarantees, agri-food companies are required to demonstrate not only compliance with regulations, but the maturity of their approach to food safety.

The COSA® Method certification fits into this scenario, an innovative model developed by EVOLVE Srl to measure, strengthen and make tangible the Culture of Food Safety within organizations.

CSQA announces the launch of its certification service, for which it is the only authorized third-party body.

Today, food safety represents a strategic lever for competing in national and international markets. Investing in culture means reducing risks, improving process reliability, and strengthening the company's reputation throughout the entire supply chain.

Companies that adopt advanced cultural models stand out as responsible and credible partners, capable of meeting the expectations of customers, distributors, and regulatory authorities.

The COSA® Method is characterized as a one-of-a-kind tool , capable of:

• define and make explicit the values of food safety culture;
• promote open and structured communication between all levels of the company;
• promote an environment based on trust, consistency and individual responsibility;
• support faster, more informed and adaptive decision-making processes ;
• improve the business climate and operational efficiency.

The model meets the requirements of Regulation (EU) 2021/382 and the main voluntary standards in the sector, proposing a structured, measurable and certifiable cultural approach based on shared values, widespread responsibility and continuous improvement of food risk management.

The COSA® Method certification allows companies to achieve a COSA® Rating, which objectively attests to the level of cultural maturity in the food safety sector .

This recognition represents a strategic opportunity and a concrete competitive advantage , also in terms of communication towards the market and stakeholders.

CSQA: an authoritative body for COSA® certification

With the introduction of the COSA® certification, CSQA strengthens its commitment to promoting advanced food safety management models , in line with the latest regulatory and market requirements.

Through an independent audit process, CSQA verifies companies' compliance with the model's requirements.

For more information on the COSA® Method certification service, you can contact CSQA or visit the official COSA® model website .