Retailers want to know that their suppliers deliver products that comply with current quality and food safety standards. For suppliers, compliance with these standards is not only a means to do business but also an opportunity to strive for sustainable performance and demonstrate business excellence.
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. Today it is used worldwide as a framework for any business (retailers and processors) to assist the production of safe food and the selection of reliable suppliers.
GMA-SAFE
The GMA-SAFE program was designed by leading food companies to meet the global food industry’s audit needs, including packaging manufacturing, by increasing the overall supply chain reliability and efficiency.
HACCP
HACCP (Hazard Analysis & Critical Control Points) is the internationally recognised 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 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.