Why it matters
Buyers expect products that are both safe and consistently high quality. Combined certification reduces complaints and rejections, strengthens brand reputation, and provides comprehensive independent assurance.
Product / Process Certification
Food Safety & Quality Certification
Food safety & quality certification verifies that both safety controls and quality specifications are consistently met across a product or process, combining hazard control with quality assurance.
Who it applies to
Manufacturers, processors and brands that must demonstrate both food safety control and quality conformity to customers and markets.
Key requirements
Hazard analysis and preventive controls, prerequisite programs, defined quality specifications and monitoring, corrective action, traceability, and documented management of both safety and quality.
Certification Journey
A clear, step-by-step path
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Application & Combined Scope
Define the safety and quality requirements to be assessed together.
- 2
System & Product Review
Both management controls and product specifications are reviewed.
- 3
On-Site Assessment
An auditor assesses process control, hygiene and quality practices.
- 4
Product & Process Testing
Testing confirms safety and quality parameters are consistently met.
- 5
Corrective Actions
Address findings across both safety and quality requirements.
- 6
Certification
A positive decision certifies combined food safety and quality performance.
- 7
Surveillance
Periodic audits sustain both safety and quality outcomes.
How QualiTrust supports you
QualiTrust guides you from the first enquiry to certification with clear scoping, transparent timelines and experienced technical auditors. We explain the scheme criteria in plain language, conduct impartial assessments, and provide practical, actionable findings — never consulting — so you can close gaps with confidence and maintain your certification year after year.
Request Certification InformationFAQ
Frequently asked questions
No — it builds on them, adding defined quality criteria alongside the food safety controls that HACCP and GMP provide.
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