Certification programs

HACCP is a food safety system based on the identification of critical or potential points in food production processes, which allows identifying and proposing prevention actions to avoid contamination of products intended for human consumption.

Control Union, an entity with a global network of specialized auditors, can provide IFS Food certification services to companies around the world.

ISO 22000 is an internationally recognised standard that combines the ISO9001 approach to food safety management and HACCP for the assurance of food safety at all levels.

Control Union Certifications is accredited for FSSC 22000, which is a certification scheme for food and feed safety and quality management systems in compliance with ISO22000 requirements, sector specific Prerequisite Program (PRPs) requirements and additional scheme requirements. Control Union Certifications BV is accredited by RVA for this scheme under registration nr. RvA-C499 Mgmt. Sys.

BRCGS specify what is required by organisations as well as help provide assurance to customers that products have been manufactured and handles in accordance with the highest, internationally recognized standards for food safety and quality.