Are you supplying to major retailers, foodservice providers, or international markets that demand GFSI-recognized certification?
If so, choosing the right food safety scheme — and the right certification body — is critical to your success. GFSI-recognized programs serve as a "passport" for market access, enabling you to demonstrate compliance with global food safety standards and mitigate audit fatigue throughout your supply chain.
At QIMA, we offer audits and certification under leading GFSI-recognized schemes, including BRCGS, SQF, PrimusGFS, IFS, and GLOBALG.A.P. — helping food producers, processors, and distributors meet today’s rigorous demands with confidence.
BRCGS
BRCGS is a scheme designed to harmonize food safety standards across the supply chain. This scheme is focused on building trust and confidence throughout the supply chain.
QIMA offers certification under the BRCGS Global Standards for the following members of the food supply chain:
BRCGS Global Standard for Food Safety: for food producers (fruit, vegetables, meat, poultry, aquaculture), food packing and processing facilities, food service organizations
BRCGS Global Standard for Packaging and Packaging Materials: for manufacturers of packaging materials for all types of products, including food and non-food
BRCGS Global Standard for Storage and Distribution: for storage, warehousing, logistics, and transport providers, agent,s and brokers
Find out more about BRCGS certification
GLOBALG.A.P.
The GLOBALG.A.P. standard was developed to assure consumers that food production at the farm level minimizes the negative impacts of agricultural operations on the environment, and employs a responsible approach to the health and safety-related matters of the employees, and animals.
QIMA offers certification under the GLOBALG.A.P. scheme for farmers and food producers in the following areas:
GLOBALG.A.P. IFA (Integrated Farm Assurance) – Fruit and Vegetables
GLOBALG.A.P. Hop (HO)
GLOBALG.A.P. + Add-on
GRASP
FSMA PSR
GLOBALG.A.P. Produce Handling Assurance Standard (PHA)
GLOBALG.A.P. Produce Safety Assurance (PSA)
Find out more about GLOBALG.A.P. certification
SQF - Safe Quality Food Program
Recognized by retailers and foodservice providers around the world who require a rigorous, credible food safety management system, SQF is the only GFSI recognized scheme to integrate a quality component as well as food safety. The program links primary production certification to food manufacturing, distribution and agent/broker management certification. Using the SQF certification program will help reduce assessment inconsistencies and costs of multiple assessment standards.
QIMA offers SQF certification for all members of the food supply chain, under the following scopes:
SQF Food Safety Fundamentals: for small and medium sized suppliers who want to implement or improve their food safety management program
SQF Food Safety Code for:
Primary Production
Food Retail
Manufacturing
Manufacturing of Food Packaging
Storage and Distribution
SQF Quality Program: for sites that have already implemented a successful, robust Food Quality Plan
Find out more about Safe Quality Food Program certification
IFS Food Standard
The IFS Food Standard is a GFSI-recognized standard for auditing food manufacturers. It is focused on processing foods and loose-pack food products, or whenever there is a risk of food contamination during packing. By focusing on senior management responsibility, productive systems, managing resources, and pre-planning processes, it offers a robust system for maintaining the integrity of your product. This scheme is beneficial for all types of food product manufacturing, particularly in terms of meeting customer requirements and specifications.
QIMA currently offers certification under the following IFS standards:
IFS Food: for food processing and food packing companies (including private labels), covering all activities related to processing, handling, and primary packing of loose food products
IFS Global Markets Food: for retailers and industr,y branded food products, with a focus on supporting small businesses in the development of food safety management systems (including as a first step towards implementing the IFS Food standard);
PrimusGFS
PrimusGFS is a Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI)- recognized audit scheme for certifying products in the produce sector, from growing operations to minimally processed (fresh-cut) produce products. Over 7,000 organizations endorse the scheme, providing comprehensive coverage of the total produce supply chain.
QIMA offers certification under the PrimusGFS scheme for businesses operating in the fresh produce sector, including:
Farms (ranches)
Indoor agriculture (greenhouses)
Harvest crews
Storage and distribution
Cooler/Cold storage
Packaging house
Processing
HACCP
HACCP, or Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points, is a proven management system in which food safety is addressed through the analysis and control of biological, chemical, and physical hazards in the production of raw materials, procurement, handling, manufacturing, distribution, preparation, and consumption of food products. By applying HACCP methods, you can effectively and efficiently ensure food safety from farm to fork.
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Why Choose QIMA for Certification to a GFSI-Recognized Scheme?
Efficient communication and service
Agile and responsive technical support at all stages.
Transparent certification process and compliance with deadlines.
Proven service quality, with NPS satisfaction metric of 72 points.
Cost and time optimization
Integrated audits that minimize the number of visits and costs.
Simplified processes that reduce impacts on operation.
Strategic and efficient allocation of auditors.
Industry leadership
Pioneering company with over 30 years of experience in food safety, organic certification, and sustainability.
Complete certification ecosystem, from field to table.
Advanced technology for compliance monitoring.