Food safety audit challenges for the industry 

Today’s food industry is under increasing scrutiny from regulators, customers, and consumers demanding transparency &traceability Ensuring food safety in complex global supply chains is more than a regulatory requirement – it's essential to brand integrity and consumer trust.

As stakeholders grow more aware of where food is sourced independent audits have become a vital tool to demonstrate due diligence and safeguard consumers and company reputations.

How our safety audit & assessment services support you  

DNV offers a comprehensive suite of food safety audits including supplier self-assessment review and risk scoring, and on-site audits tailored to the needs of food industry organizations. Our second- and third-party services help verify compliance with applicable legislation, international standards, and internal codes of conduct. These audits assess a supplier's compliance with food safety standards and play a vital role in maintaining a safe, reliable, and secure supply chain. They help suppliers meet regulatory requirements and have effective quality control systems in place.

Key benefits include: 

• Reducing contamination risks – by ensuring suppliers adhere to food safety protocols. 
• Enhancing supply chain resilience – through the identification of gaps and implementation of corrective actions. 
• Fostering stronger supplier relationships – by collaborating with suppliers to continually enhance food safety practices.