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Smart Solutions That Bring Safety and Trust to Trade Globally
Safeguarding Food Quality and Safety in a Globalized World
Food supply chains are more globalized than ever
Food companies face increased pressure from consumers, governments, international organizations, and NGOs to demonstrate:
• High food quality
• Food safety (top concerns: bacteria, carcinogens, pesticides)
• Responsible and sustainable practices
…across their entire food supply chain
QIMA Helps Monitor Every Step of the Food Supply Chain
Producer
Certification, audits,
inspections
Exporter
Inspections (bulk and packed) at reception, process and dispatch
Temperature control
Certification, audits
Shipping
Inspections for shipping companies
before / after shipment
Certification, audits
Importer
Inspections (bulk and packed) at arrival, re-packing and dispatch
supervision
Temperature control
Certification, audits
Retailer
Inspections at reception in DC’s
and stores
Process audits
Temperature control
Supply chain management
Certification
Processing
Certification, audits,
inspections
Inspections Secure Your Product Qualityat Every Stage of Production
Inspections at the source or destinationEnsure produce quality before and after shipping:
On-site inspections: random sampling, visual checks, product-specific tests, defect sorting and counting
Condition of inventory: ensure that products can be shipped safely.
Temperature control: check and monitor post-harvest temperature and storage conditions for your produce.
Orders supervision: to help you sort and dispatch your produce orders.
Re-packing supervision
Packaging and labeling checks, re-packing supervision
Random sampling according to ISO procedures
Supplier Audit Programs to SecureSafe and Ethical Food Production
Secure food safety at every stage of your sourcing
Hygiene (GHP) Audits:Ensure compliance with international requirements on hygiene and your own HACCP plan.
Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Audits:Achieve GMP compliance and secure food safety in your supply chain.
Build an ethical and sustainable food supply chain
Ethical Audits:• Investigate your food supply chain
for human rights violations• Assess working conditions• Ensure ethical sourcing• SA8000, Sedex/SMETA, amfori
BSCI, custom audit protocols. • Sustainability certification
schemes (UTZ, 4C, Rainforest Alliance)
We Offer Certification for the Food Industryunder GFSI Approved Schemes
GlobalG.A.P.Assures responsible agriculture, including environmental impact, chemical use, animal welfare, and employee H&S
PrimusGFS Certification of produce sector products: from growing operations to minimally-processed (fresh-cut)
BRC Global StandardsSet the standard for good manufacturing practices for all different productions from food and packaging industry to retail
SQF – Safe Quality Food program Food safety and quality codes designed to meet requirements for all sectors of the supply chain – from the farm to the retail stores
IFS Featured StandardsIFS Standards are uniform food, product and service standards
Entrust Your Quality Control, Audits and Certificationwith QIMA Food Experts
Proven Teams to Secure Your Food Supply Chain:
Experienced inspectors specializing in all food qualityand safety areas
Food inspectors with profile higher education (incl. agronomical engineers) and proven track record
Auditors with a minimum of 5 years of field experience
A certification team with over 25 years of experience in the food industry
Training Solutions with
Customized on-site training
Scheme specific training
Online training memberships for staff and companies
Learning metrics for your employees
Training video production
Access to reports can be shared and controlled between retailers and suppliers.
Receive a Detailed Report Online, with Scores, Records and Pictures
Trusted by 3,000+ Clients at Every Stage of the Food Supply Chain
Growers I Food producers I Packaging I Retailers I Restaurants
Our Team of 2,000+ Qualified Inspectors & Auditors Performs Services in 85 Countries
In 2019, we will
perform more than
270,000 audits & inspections and
50,000 lab tests
for brands, retailers and importers globally.
QIMA Food Support Offices
Food Safety and Quality Solutions: the QIMA Difference
Leading Flexibility & Turnaround• Increased sampling for inspection• Ability to fully customize QC parameters• Report turnaround time from 2 hours
after inspection, with same-day turnaround guaranteed
Global Coverage• A presence in all main production regions• Capacity to quickly scale up with QIMA’s
network
Real-Time Supply Chain Data• A transparency view of your sourcing in
QIMA’s fully customizable dashboard• Custom KPI reports and supplier
benchmarking
Product Expertise• Expertise in complex productions (eg. berries,
canned meat, dried products); experienced professionals with industry background.
• Strict recruitment process and internal audit procedures.
Trustworthy Certification• Approved by GFSI recognized schemes,
government agencies and major food retailers
Comprehensive Online Management• Reports stored in your online account for
quick decisions. Share access with stakeholders.
Smart solutions that bring
safety and trust to trade globally
PRODUCT INSPECTIONS SUPPLIER AUDIT PROGRAMS CERTIFICATIONS LABORATORY TESTING
Produce Inspection at Origin: Typical Process Workflow
Reception bulk and raw material from field
Reception and inspection of Packed Product
Inspections at process and packing
Packed product inspection
Produce Inspection at Destination: Typical Process Workflow
Inspection Preparation• Packing list details
• Define sampling
• Retrieve client data
Arrival Onsite• Seal checking
• Settings for temperature / gases
• Pulp temperature check
• Getting thermograph
Inspection• Packaging condition (pictures)
• Sampling
• Quality & condition check
• Appearance and defects pictures
Report Preparation• Unload thermograph
• Report writing
• Pictures editing
• Validation
Report Release• Data synchronization
• Automated email with report access link
Typical Certification Process Workflow
Speak to our Sales Staff to discuss your needs
Audit Report
Tech Review
Certification Decision
ApplicationPre-Assesment
(optional)
Audit On site
Corrective actionsand Continuous
improvement solutions
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Certifications for the Food Supply Chain under GFSI Approved Schemes
The Global Standard for Food• developed by food industry experts
• used in the food and food ingredient manufacturing, processing and packing industry
• provides a framework to manage product safety, integrity, legality and quality
The Global Standard for Storage & Distribution• essential certification link between the range of BRC Global Standards manufacturing standards and
the end user, such as the retailer or the food service company.
The Global Standard for Packaging and Packaging Materials• can be used by any manufacturer producing packaging materials for all types of products (incl. non-food)
The Global Standard START!• a program aligned with the GFSI Global Markets programme meant for food industries making the first
step towards the implementation of the BRCGS Food Standard.
BRCGS Standards
Designed to harmonize food safety standards across the supply chain.
Focused on building trust and confidence throughout the supply chain
SQF (Safe Quality Food) Program
The only scheme to integrate a quality component as well as food safety
Links primary production certification to food manufacturing, distributionand agent/broker management certification
Helps reduce assessment inconsistencies and costs of multiple assessment standards
SQF Food Safety FundamentalsEntry-level Food Safety Code for small or developing food and pet food manufacturers (not GFSI approved).
SQF Food Safety Code for Primary ProductionFood Safety Code for all primary production categories.
SQF Quality CodeQuality Code for all primary, manufacturing, storage and distribution, food packaging sector categories.
SQF Food Safety Code for Food Retail
SQF Food Safety Code for Manufacturing
SQF Food Safety Code for Manufacturing of Food Packaging
SQF Food Safety Code for Storage and Distribution
Certifications for the Food Supply Chain under GFSI Approved Schemes
PrimusGFS
GFSI recognized certification scheme for the produce sector :from growing operations to minimally-processed (fresh-cut) produce
Endorsed by over 7,000 organizations
Provides total produce supply chain coverage
The PrimusGFS Standard is divided into seven modules which are applicable depending onthe operation:
• Food Safety Management Systems (FSMS)
• Farm (GAP)
• Indoor Agriculture (GAP)
• Harvest Crew (GAP)
• Facility (GMP)
• Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points – HACCP (GMP)
• Preventive Control (GMP)
Certifications for the Food Supply Chain under GFSI Approved Schemes
IFS (International Featured Standards)
Focused on processed foods and loose pack food products
Useful for all types of food product manufacturing, especially regarding compliance with customer requirements and specifications.
A robust system for maintaining the integrity of your product
Certifications for the Food Supply Chain under GFSI Approved Schemes
IFS Food• applies when products are “processed” or when there is a hazard for product contamination during primary packing
• important for all food manufacturers, especially for those producing private labels
IFS Logistics• specifically developed for storage, distribution, transportation, loading and unloading
• can be implemented in environments managing both food and non-food products
IFS Global Markets• a program meant to support “small and/or less developed businesses” in the development of their food safety
management systems and making the first step towards the implementation of the IFS Food Standard
GlobalG.A.P.
Developed to ensure consumers that food production at the farm level is carried out through:
Minimization of negative impacts of agricultural operations on the environment
Assurance of a responsible approach to the health and safety-related matters of the employees, and animal health.
GlobalG.A.P. GraspComplements GlobalG.A.P. with social aspects, helping producers establish a good social management system on their farms.
GlobalG.A.P. IFA Fruits and VegetableCovers all stages of production, from pre-harvest activities to post-harvest produce handling, packing and storing.
GlobalG.A.P. CFM (Compound Feed Manufacturing)Defines the control points and compliance criteria for quality assurance in the production, supply and purchase of raw materials and feed ingredients for compound feed.
GlobalG.A.P. PoultryCovers stock sourcing, breeding flock, hatchery, feed and water, housed and outdoor poultry, mechanical equipment, poultry health, hygiene and pest control, handling, residue monitoring, emergency procedures, inspection, workers, humane slaughter of casualty poultry, dispatch and transportation.
Certifications for the Food Supply Chain under GFSI Approved Schemes
Animal Welfare Certification Scheme
Animal Welfare Certification Scheme
Scheme internally developed and designed to ensure animal welfare on farms, in transport, and slaughterhouses
Covers different species: cattle, poultry/broilers and swine
Animal welfare requires disease prevention and veterinary treatment, appropriate shelter, management, nutrition, humane handling, and humane slaughter
Auditors approved by PAACO, the Professional Animal Auditor Certification Organization
Cage Free Certification for Poultry
Raised Cage Free
Certification scheme developed by WQS-QIMA in partnership with PAC (Preparation Audit Consultants)
Scheme aims to ensure that animals being raised for food are with respect and properly cared for during their lives
Covers such aspects as:
• Corporate Commitment
• Training and Emergency Plan
• Nutrition and Feeding
• Comfort and Shelter
• Health Care and Monitoring
• Flock Husbandry
• Slaughter and Processing Facility
Antibiotic Free Certification
AVAL Antibiotic Free (Brazil)
AVAL: Brazil Association of Alternative Poultry Farming
Focused on ensuring quality and safety during poultry breeding and production
AVAL Guidelines for Production, Slaughtering and Laboratory Control for Alternative Certificate Chicken
AVAL AF (Antibiotic Free):
A poultry production system created without the use of:
• antibiotics
• anti-oxidants
• performance enhancers
• growth hormones
• chemotherapeutic and animal ingredients in the diet
Certifications for Coffee and Cocoa: UTZ and the Rainforest Alliance
UTZ / Rainforest Alliance
UTZ and the Rainforest Alliance merged in 2018
Joint Rainforest Alliance Certification Program launching in 2020
Both schemes cover the social, economic and environmental aspects of sustainability
The UTZ Code covers:
• Better farming methods
• Working conditions
• Care for the environment
The Rainforest Alliance Sustainable Agriculture Standard covers:
• Effective planning and management
• Biodiversity and natural resource conservation
• Improved livelihoods and human well-being
• Pesticide management policies
Certifications for Coffee and Cocoa: the 4C Association
The 4C Association
An inclusive organization of coffee farmers, trade, industry and civil society working towards improving the lives of people in the entire coffee sector
Working with over 500,000 farmers in 28 countries
Operating within three dimensions of sustainability:
• Economic
• Social
• Environmental
The 4C Code of Conduct:
• 27 principles based on good agricultural and management practices, international conventions and guidelines
• 10 unacceptable practices
