CERTIFICATIONS

Company Certifications – Food & Beverage Compliance

Your company holds the following internationally recognized certifications, demonstrating commitment to food safety, quality management, and compliance with global market requirements:


1. HACCP – Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points

  • Scope: Food safety management system focusing on identifying, evaluating, and controlling hazards throughout production.

  • Key Benefits:

    • Ensures safe food handling from raw material sourcing to finished product

    • Recognized by regulatory bodies worldwide

  • Application: Required for export to many markets; assures customers of product safety


2. ISO 22000 – Food Safety Management Systems

  • Scope: International standard integrating HACCP principles with broader food safety management requirements.

  • Key Benefits:

    • Covers the entire food chain, from suppliers to distribution

    • Recognized by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO)

  • Application: Demonstrates systematic control of food safety hazards and continuous improvement


3. IFS – International Featured Standards (Food)

  • Scope: Auditing standard for food manufacturers, focused on product safety, quality, and legal compliance.

  • Key Benefits:

    • Accepted by major European and global retailers

    • High-level certification increasing buyer confidence

  • Application: Particularly important for private-label production and retail supply chains


4. FDA – U.S. Food and Drug Administration Registration

  • Scope: Regulatory requirement for food and beverage facilities exporting to or operating in the U.S. market.

  • Key Benefits:

    • Legal compliance for U.S. sales

    • Enables product entry into U.S. supply chain

  • Application: Covers facility registration, labeling compliance, and adherence to U.S. food laws


5. HALAL Certification

  • Scope: Certification that products comply with Islamic dietary laws.

  • Key Benefits:

    • Access to Muslim consumer markets globally

    • Verified by authorized Islamic certification bodies

  • Application: Covers ingredients, processing methods, and handling practices


6. KOSHER Certification

  • Scope: Certification that products comply with Jewish dietary laws.

  • Key Benefits:

    • Access to Jewish consumer markets worldwide

    • Recognized as a mark of quality and purity

  • Application: Covers ingredient sourcing, production process, and facility compliance


Marketing & Documentation Use

  • Include certification logos on:

    • Product packaging (where allowed)

    • Company website and brochures

    • Trade fair displays and catalogs

  • Maintain up-to-date certificates in your Quality Management File for customer audits

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