Why it matters
Competent auditors are essential to credible certification. Independent personnel certification confirms auditing skills and food safety knowledge, giving employers and clients confidence in audit quality and consistency.
Personnel Certification
Food Safety Auditor Certification
This credential certifies that an individual has the competence to plan and conduct food safety audits against recognized standards and schemes.
Who it applies to
Auditors, quality and food safety professionals, and consultants who conduct or aspire to conduct food safety audits internally or for third parties.
Key requirements
Prerequisite education, food safety training and audit experience, demonstrated knowledge of standards and audit techniques, and successful completion of the certification examination and evaluation.
Certification Journey
A clear, step-by-step path
- 1
Application & Prerequisites
Submit your application with education, training and experience records.
- 2
Eligibility Verification
We confirm you meet the scheme's prerequisite criteria.
- 3
Written Examination
Sit a structured exam covering food safety auditing knowledge.
- 4
Witnessed Audit
Your auditing competence is evaluated during a witnessed audit.
- 5
Certification Decision
An independent decision-maker grants certification based on results.
- 6
Certificate & Registry
Your credential and scope are issued and listed in the registry.
- 7
Recertification
Periodic reassessment and continued activity maintain the credential.
How QualiTrust supports you
QualiTrust provides a transparent, impartial personnel certification process with clear eligibility criteria, well-designed assessments and prompt results. We support candidates with detailed scheme information, accessible scheduling and a fair appeals process, and we help certified professionals maintain and renew their credentials over time.
Request Certification InformationFAQ
Frequently asked questions
Certification is granted for a defined period and maintained through ongoing activity and periodic recertification.
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