Auditing Services
Global Certification
Global Initiative
Across the globe, meals have largely become an “international affair” for
consumers. During a typical dinner, a family on either side of the equator
can dine on beef from Argentina, lettuce from Columbia, strawberries
from Mexico, mushrooms from China, cheese from New Zealand, and
seasoned spices from Turkey.
In today’s global marketplace, consumers are demanding assurances they are purchasing
food products that are safe and of high quality. Wanting the same assurances, a growing
number of retailers and manufacturers are requiring suppliers and their own plants to
demonstrate their commitment to safe, quality products by implementing international
certification schemes, such as those that are endorsed by the Global Food Safety
Initiative (GFSI).
Aligned with HACCP, Codex Alimentarius, and recognized food safety and quality
principles, such certification programs are accepted by leading retailers and manufacturers
worldwide.
A subsidiary of the Mérieux NutriSciences Corporation, Silliker Global Certification Services
can deliver a cohesive approach to help you achieve your Food Safety Management
System objectives.
High Degree
Selecting, implementing and maintaining a sustainable certified Food Safety Management
System can depend on a variety of factors including the type of products that are being
grown, produced or manufactured, customer and market needs, your company goals and
the complexity of your process.
Compared to many traditional industry driven audits, assessments against the GFSI
benchmarked schemes are considered more rigorous. Each scheme is benchmarked to
ensure they have specific checks and balances at all steps in the process as well as defined
and sustainable outcomes based on objective evidence.
Silliker Global
Certification Services
A subsidiary of Mérieux
NutriSciences Corporation,
Silliker Global Certification
Services is accredited
through the Joint
Accreditation System of
Australia and New Zealand
(JAS-ANZ).
Our JAS-ANZ accreditation
and numerous other Scheme
Owner approvals allow us to
deliver certification services
around the globe for:
•SQF 1000 and SQF 2000
•BRC Global Standard for
Food Safety Issue 5
•ISO 22000:2005 and
FSSC 22000
•HACCP (Australia)
Moreover, they require a thorough and strict approval process for auditors. For example,
auditors must be fully competent, possess defined qualification and/or attributes; regularly
assessed and contractually affiliated with an endorsed certification body that complies
with ISO / IEC Guide 65 standards on product, process and systems certifications. This
degree of accreditation and certification is a unique feature not traditionally found in other
historical audit programs.
Crossing International Boundaries
Under accredited certification programs, all regulatory standards for exporting and
importing countries must be fully met. While these standards are not intended to replace
government requirements or guidelines, they provide independent verification that
product specifications and regulatory requirements have been met by suppliers.
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They are clearly recognized as global standards for food safety and quality that transcend
individual country boundaries.
Forging Stronger Buyer, Seller Relations
Reducing costs and improving profitability in our global economy is a goal for companies
that are seeking to expand and fortify their brand. For suppliers who are tired of costly and
redundant audits, certification holds a number of benefits, including:
uu Time and cost efficiencies - Reduces the need for inconsistent, costly and multiple
audits
uu Recognition - Certifications are accepted and endorsed by major U.S. and
international retailers and manufacturers
uu Adaptability - Suitable for suppliers operating in both domestic and global markets
uu Increased Profits - Promotes the reduction of product loss and waste
uu Competitive Advantages - Over non-certified producers and enhanced
market access
Silliker Global
Certification Services
Through our commitment
to providing practical and
meaningful audit outcomes,
we can provide you with
a cohesive approach to
support you meet and
maintain certification system
requirements.
For further information,
certification guidance
documents are available at:
• www.mygfsi.com
Certification Path
• www. sqfi.com
Scores of food manufacturing companies already have sustainable auditing programs
in place, thereby making the path to certification not as perilous or complex as it
may initially seem.
• www.Silliker.com/
certification/audits.htm
Silliker Global Certification Service can provide offerings encompass all facets of Auditing
and Certification to GFSI recognized Schemes, including:
uu Pre-assessment Audits
uu On-site Facility Audits
uu Corrective Action Management
uu Defined Audit Surveillance Programs
To learn how Silliker Global Certification Services can facilitate the
certification of your Food Safety Management System, e-mail us at
info@silliker.com or log on to www.silliker.com.
• www. brc.org/uk
• www.fssc22000.com