GFSI Recognized Certification Schemes

QIMA is authorized to conduct audits required to achieve certifications under a number of internationally recognized food safety, quality and sustainability schemes.

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

FSSC 22000

The globally recognized GFSI-benchmarked standard provides comprehensive food safety management, ensures regulatory compliance, and opens access to global markets. With food safety challenges continuing to evolve — including recent increases in recall complexity and regulatory scrutiny — organizations are prioritizing robust certification programs that provide systematic risk management and stakeholder confidence.

QIMA offers FSSC 22000 certification backed by the following advantages:

  • Global Market Access: GFSI recognition ensures acceptance by major retailers and brands worldwide, eliminating the need for multiple audits and streamlining supplier qualification processes

  • Systematic Risk Management: comprehensive approach to identifying, assessing, and controlling food safety hazards throughout your operations and supply chain

  • Regulatory Alignment: built on ISO 22000 standards with sector-specific prerequisites that ensure compliance with international food safety regulations and emerging requirements

  • Stakeholder Confidence: demonstrates your commitment to food safety excellence to customers, regulators, and consumers, protecting and enhancing your brand reputation

  • GFSI Benchmarked: the only food safety scheme providing full GFSI benchmarking across all food chain categories, ensuring universal acceptance and recognition

  • Version 7 Enhanced: the latest version addresses emerging challenges, including food fraud, allergen management, food defense, and environmental monitoring

  • Practical Implementation: built on proven ISO management system approach with clear guidance, free scheme documents, and extensive implementation support

Find out more about FSSC 22000 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

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

Find out more about PrimusGFS

IFS 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 IFS Progress 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);

  • IFS Logistics: for logistics service providers handling storage, transport, distribution, loading and unloading of food and non-food products, under any temperature condition (frozen, refrigerated, or ambient)

Find out more about IFS Food Standard

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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.