Food & Agrifood
Food safety and qualityassurance acrossglobal supply chains
From commodity or produce inspection to supplier audits, certification and testing, QIMA supports food businesses at every stage of the journey from source to consumer. We help clients manage food safety, authenticity and food fraud risks while strengthening quality, sustainability and supply chain confidence.
Inspector on-site
Confirmed at your facility from the moment you book.
Accredited test methods
Microbiology, chemistry and residues across three continents.
Countries covered
across every major sector of the food supply chain.
Industry expertise
From farm to shelf, our experts operate across every major sector of the global food supply chain:
Fresh produce
Fresh fruits and vegetables inspected at farms, packhouses and shipping ports - grading, maturity, and pesticide residues checked against destination market specification, with support for organic, GLOBALG.A.P., and PrimusGFS certification.
Food manufacturing
Processed foods, ready meals, beverages, dairy and meat products audited against BRCGS, SQF, IFS, FSSC 22000, and ISO 22000 - covering GMP, hygiene, allergen control and labeling accuracy, with organic certification also available.
Primary animal production
Poultry, beef cattle, pigs, and laying hens covered by third-party audits, organic and animal welfare certification, and internationally recognized schemes including BRCGS, SQF, GLOBALG.A.P., and HACCP.
Animal feed manufacturing
Dry, liquid, bulk and bagged feed products certified under GLOBALG.A.P. Compound Feed, SQF, and HACCP schemes, with GHP and GMP audits and applicable organic certification.
Storage & distribution
Warehousing, cold storage, and logistics operations audited under BRCGS Storage & Distribution, SQF Storage & Distribution for fresh, frozen, chilled, and ambient food.
Agrifood commodities
Grains, oilseeds, pulses, and other agricultural commodities supported through pre-shipment inspection, ship-hold approval, draft surveys, sampling during loading and discharge, and independent quality/quantity certification through QIMA/CIS.
Manufacture of packaging
Glass, metal, paper, plastic, and flexible packaging certified under BRCGS Packaging and SQF Food Packaging Code.
Food, agriculture and commodity services
Meet food safety requirements. Reach more markets.
Retailers, buyers and export markets have different requirements. The right certification keeps you meet them with confidence.
QIMA provides accredited certification across leading food safety standards and GFSI-recognized schemes, including BRCGS, GLOBALG.A.P., SQF, IFS, FSSC 22000, ISO 22000, PrimusGFS and HACCP. Combined audits can reduce time, cost, and audit fatigue across multiple standards.
Inspections from farm to destination
Fresh produce degrades fast. You need an objective check at important stages, not just when something goes wrong.
Produce inspectors use internationally recognized sampling protocols to check quality, quantity, packaging and labelling at origin and destination. Same-day reports, with photos and real-time data in the QIMA dashboard.
Food & feed testing in ISO/IEC 17025-accredited labs
Contaminants are invisible and regulations constantly evolve, making independent testing essential to ensure your products stay safe and compliant.
QIMA's food testing laboratories analyze food, animal feed, and environmental samples. Our services include microbiological, nutritional, chemical, and residue testing, including mycotoxins, pesticide residues, and heavy metals. With more than 400 accredited methods across three continents, we help businesses verify product authenticity and origin, identify food fraud, and protect brand integrity.
Organic and sustainability certifications worldwide
As demand for organic and responsibly produced products grow, credible certification helps your claims stand out and your products reach new markets.
QIMA provides third-party certification for organic, regenerative agriculture, animal welfare, and more through internationally recognized standards and QIMA Food Marks.
Independent inspection for bulk agrifood commodities
Grains, oils, pulses, and feed travel thousands of miles before reaching your facility. Verify what you paid for.
Through CIS and our global network, we deliver comprehensive inspections at origin or destination, including sampling, draft surveys, loading/discharge supervision, quality & quantity certification and damage assessment.
Food inspections from source to shelf
Your eyes on the ground, at every critical stage of the food supply chain.
Monitor your suppliers and reduce the risk of quality issues, regulatory non-compliance and product recalls with independent QIMA inspections. Our on-site inspectors assess product quality, safety and regulatory compliance from raw-material intake through final delivery, using HACCP-aligned risk assessments. Get concise digital reports within hours, with visibility into inspection results, supplier performance and corrective actions through the QIMA dashboard.
Independent auditing services for GMO
Ensure recognition of your intellectual property for soy biotechnologies in the Brazilian market by independent auditing in the field or during delivery at the warehouse.
QIMA provides independent GMO auditing services for germplasm and biotechnology companies, helping verify the use, presence, and traceability of biotechnology traits across crop production and supply chain operations. Our audits support stronger IP protection, regulatory compliance, and market confidence.
Ensure suppliers meet your standards
Gain independent visibility into supplier performance across your food supply chain.
QIMA supplier audits assess your suppliers against your requirements, industry standards and retailer expectations for food safety, quality, environmental and social responsibility. We also develop tailored audit programs based on your specific requirements and supply chain risks, helping you identify gaps, monitor performance and drive continuous improvement across your supplier network.
myQIMA
Manage your food safety & quality program in one place
One platform. Every step of your journey. myQIMA brings your certification activities, supplier audits, and produce inspections together in one secure platform. Track progress, access reports as soon as they're available, manage schedules and payments, and gain greater visibility across your food safety and quality programs.
- Track certification status, renewal dates, and audit history in one account
- Supplier audit scheduling, payments, and report downloads, online
- Real-time supply chain data to benchmark supplier performance across your network
Why food businesses choose QIMA across the food supply chain
Managing food safety compliance across multiple certification bodies, auditors, inspectors and laboratories creates unnecessary complexity. QIMA brings certification, supplier assurance audits, inspections and testing together under one partner, giving you a consistent approach to quality, safety and compliance across your supply chain.
Manage audits, inspections, and certifications through myQIMA. Track schedules, view inspection and audit results, monitor certification status, access reports, and gain visibility across suppliers and facilities, all from one platform.
Operating in more than 100 countries, and accredited laboratory capabilities across three continents, QIMA provides consistent support from agricultural production through to processing, manufacturing and distribution.
What our clients say
Food & Agrifood
"Having a product certified with the Regenera mark is a major step forward for regenerative agriculture. It proves you can produce more, more sustainably, without sacrificing the high efficiency growers expect from biological tools."
Thales Facanali Martins, Portfolio Manager, BIOTROP
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Frequently asked questions
What is food safety certification?
Food safety certification is third-party verification that a business's food safety management system meets the requirements of a recognized standard. Common schemes include BRCGS, GLOBALG.A.P., SQF, IFS, FSSC 22000, and ISO 22000. Certification is typically required by major retailers and export markets as evidence of food safety and quality assurance compliance.
How long does food safety and quality assurance certification take?
For first-time certification, the typical timeline is 3-6 months - covering preparation and gap assessment (2-4 months), audit scheduling (4-8 weeks), and corrective action review (2-4 weeks). The actual timeline depends on your operation's readiness and the certification scheme.
What is the difference between food safety certification and a supplier assurance audit?
Certification evaluates your own management system against a recognized standard and issues a formal certificate. A supplier assurance audit evaluates a supplier's performance against your requirements or a retailer's expectations - without issuing a formal certificate. Both are tools for managing food safety compliance, but they serve different purposes in a supply chain.
Can I transfer my existing food safety and quality assurance certification to QIMA?
Yes. If your current certificate is valid and there are no outstanding critical nonconformities, QIMA can accept your certification transfer. Audit history is reviewed and accepted, maintaining continuity without restarting the certification process.