REDUCE

YOUR RISKS
IN THE FOOD
INDUSTRY
WITH BUREAU VERITAS AUDIT
AND CERTIFICATION SOLUTIONS
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GUARANTEEING
SAFETY &
QUALITY
OVERCOMING KEY BENEFITS CERTIFICATIONS TO
CHALLENGES GAIN MEET EVERY NEED
market access
THROUGH through the “license to trade”
offered by certification
HOLISTIC FOOD A LICENSE
SAFETY MANAGEMENT TO TRADE
CERTIFICATION
Today’s consumers are more vigilant than ever about
SECURE Proactive food safety management along the supply chain Bureau Veritas offers certification to a wide range
where their food comes from, what it is made of, and OPERATIONAL control is key to effectively mitigating risk and optimizing efficiency. of standards recognized by the Global Food Safety
how it is processed. Similarly, regulators are increasingly by ensuring quality throughout Bureau Veritas certification of an ISO 22000-compliant Initiative (GFSI), including all varieties of FSSC
rigorous in applying stringent standards that carry your supply chain. Food Safety Management System enables companies 22000, IFS Food, Broker and Logistics standards,
severe penalties for infringement. At the same time, to demonstrate a commitment to food safety that and GLOBALG.A.P. This range also includes BRCGS
food companies have to deal with ever more globalized exceeds regulatory requirements, and incorporates Good standards, addressing food safety at every stage of the
and complex supply chains and evolving industrial BUILD Manufacturing Practices and Hazard Analysis Critical value chain from production and packaging to storage
processes. These make the challenge of meeting trust Control Points. and distribution. Certification to GFSI benchmarked
customer demands and regulatory requirements more among consumers, investors, standards is crucial for companies throughout the
difficult than ever before. staff, and all other stakeholders food value chain, enabling them to secure access to
BOOSTING international markets and offering a veritable license
REPUTATION to operate in many parts of the world. To ready
For food players to stay competitive, it is crucial SAFEGUARD YOUR organizations exporting goods into the US, Bureau
they demonstrate the safety and quality of products. REPUTATION Veritas also offers FSMA Regulation Gap assessments
Certification to food safety standards with a trusted third- by proving your safety and What livestock eat has a significant impact on the quality and that ensure they are aligned with FDA regulations.
party like Bureau Veritas enables responsible companies quality credentials with an safety of meat, poultry, dairy, fish, eggs and other foods of
to meet the highest safety and quality standards, independent certification body animal origin. Certification to feed and feed component safety
gain access to international markets, fulfil regulatory and quality standards such as FAMI-QS enables companies
requirements, and meet customer expectations. to secure and improve market access. By demonstrating their
commitment to excellence, responsible companies build trust
among stakeholders and enjoy a reputational advantage that
can help them get ahead of the competition.
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IMPROVING
RESPONSIBLE
PRODUCTION AND SUPPLY

A range of certifications exist to help food industry

SUSTAINABILITY
players implement an ethical and sustainable supply
chain. Certification to the SA8000 Social Accountability
Management System standard and SEDEX Members
Ethical Trade Audit assessments help companies
ensure that their suppliers share their own high ethical
standards. Certification to Rainforest Alliance standards,
meanwhile, allows companies to demonstrate a
commitment to environmentally and socially responsible

A KEY BENEFITS agricultural production and sourcing. Bureau Veritas’

management system-based food waste standard
supports organizations to address the rising challenge
COMMITMENT TO REDUCE your
of decreasing food loss and waste throughout the
production and supply chain. Lastly, with a custom-
carbon footprint
RESPONSIBILITY and work towards net zero
and carbon-neutral goals
designed Bureau Veritas Animal Welfare Audit Program
companies can show they prioritize animal welfare during
farming, transport and slaughter.
The global food industry has a significant environmental

CERTIFICATION
and social footprint, and today’s consumers are acutely
aware of the consequences of their food purchasing CUT WASTE
decisions. The production, processing and distribution and water PROVING ORGANIC
of food has always been resource-intensive, but in
recent years the globalization of food supply chains has
use for greater sustainability
and efficiency OF SUSTAINABLE CREDENTIALS

PRACTICES
dramatically increased both their complexity and the
industry’s carbon emissions. Meanwhile, the widespread Organic farming is one of the most dynamic sectors in
use of synthetic pesticides, herbicides, fertilizer and MONITOR the food industry, but it comes under intense scrutiny.
antibiotics in conventional agriculture is now known to SUPPLIERS closely Organic certification enables companies to enter this
have often negative consequences on biodiversity, local in order to make more ASSESSING thriving market and boost their brand image. Reliable
ecosystems, and the health of farmers and agricultural responsible purchasing decisions SUSTAINABILITY food testing for GMOs and pesticides is a critical part
workers. of the process. Thanks to a worldwide network of food
testing laboratories, including residue testing and analysis
BOOST Through sustainability assessments, agricultural services, Bureau Veritas is a one-stop solution for organic
Bureau Veritas supports food industry players
throughout the value chain to optimize their sustainability
your reputation players can demonstrate the environmental and social certification.
to earn customer trust responsibility of their existing practices and identify ways
performance. Our food sustainability certification and
and loyalty to move towards even more sustainable practices.
auditing services and digital tools enable companies to
reduce their environmental and social impact and achieve
greater efficiency. Plus, by demonstrating a commitment The Sustainable Agriculture Initiative Farm Sustainability CUTTING
to sustainability with certification from a trusted third- Assessment is used to evaluate sustainability CARBON
party, companies can boost their reputation and create performance, facilitate continual sustainability
trust among all stakeholders, from end consumers to staff improvement, and enable farmers to demonstrate
and investors. compliance with customers’ social and environmental Carbon footprinting is a recognized best practice
criteria. for companies seeking to track their carbon output
and reduce it. Bureau Veritas offers carbon footprint
verification to standards that help organizations
Certification to GLOBALG.A.P. shows that a company’s measure and report rigorously and transparently. In
business practices meet the highest standards for addition, Bureau Veritas has extensive experience with
sustainability as well as worker and animal welfare. Best greenhouse gas emissions verification and assurance,
Aquaculture Practices (BAP) certification demonstrates a which enables companies to demonstrate reporting best
commitment to responsibility throughout the aquaculture practices and prove that information shared is accurate
value chain. and bias-free.

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CUSTOMIZED CORPORATE
AUDITS

AUDITS
The best way for businesses to demonstrate their
commitment to responsible practices across the board
and enjoy the resulting reputational boost is to adopt a
holistic approach to the question. Customized audits can
be conducted for a wide variety of topics that affect the
food industry, from health and safety, product and service
quality, client experience and brand conformity, to data
MEETING CONSUMER AUDITS security, process performance and business continuity.
By assessing their practices from top to bottom and

EXPECTATIONS FOCUSING ON across all locations, companies reap maximum benefits

– boosting performance, optimizing costs, mitigating risk,
and safeguarding brand image.
When it comes to the food industry, consumer and
regulatory bodies are more demanding than ever. End-
Customized audits for food brands support traceability
and responsible sourcing practices while safeguarding
ESG OBJECTIVES
consumers want to be sure that food and food ingredients quality and safety. They can be tailored to a company’s
are safe, and that information on the quality and origin of specific needs to check that their quality, safety and
the products they buy is comprehensive and accurate. compliance standards are applied business-wide and ENVIRONMENTAL
Animal welfare is also increasingly a concern, as are the across all locations. Bespoke audits use a food safety AUDITS
social and environmental impacts of farming practices. checklist to evaluate compliance with safety and hygiene
As a consequence, regulations are becoming stricter. standards, for example, which reduces the risk of
The food industry has a significant impact on our
Meanwhile, companies’ supply chains are globalized and foodborne illnesses and helps avoid fines, legal action
planet. Farming and food processing practices affect
more complex than ever, making it harder to meet all of and business shutdown. Bureau Veritas carries out food
the balance of biodiversity, and the sector’s carbon
these expectations. for all types of food businesses worldwide.
footprint is a major contributor to climate change. By
auditing the environmental impact of their business –
including their suppliers throughout the international
KEY BENEFITS value chain – companies can assess the responsibility
of existing practices and identify ways to move towards
Make SIGNIFICANT more sustainable practices. As a result, they mitigate the
risk of incidents along the supply chain and safeguard
AND LASTING EFFORTS the reputation of their brand through a demonstrable
to improve performance
commitment to environmental responsibility.
continually

OPTIMIZE RISK
SOCIAL
MANAGEMENT
to minimize the occurrence and
AUDITS
mitigate the impact of incidents
Consumers and regulatory bodies are also increasingly
MANAGE aware of the impact of the food industry on the societies
OPERATIONS in which they operate and the people they employ. The
more cost effectively to welfare of animals bred is also of growing concern. Social
improve profitability audits with an independent third party enable businesses
to offer customers and regulators social accountability,
SAFEGUARD proving they implement responsible sourcing practices
and uphold the highest standards of business ethics. By
BRAND IMAGE showing that they take care of the people and animals
and reputation, securing
involved in their value chain, businesses gain a significant
customer trust and loyalty
reputational advantage.
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MITIGATING RISK
AND IMPROVING
THROUGHOUT
THE VALUE
CHAIN
Bureau Veritas Certification is a leader in audits and certification for the global food industry. Our audits help
food actors through the value chain demonstrate the safety, quality and sustainability of their food products.

PRIMARY MANUFACTURING DISTRIBUTION

PRODUCTION & PROCESSING

FOOD SAFETY • Global GAP • Fertilizers • Good Manufacturing practices (GMP) – HACCP • Gluten Free • FSMA gap assessment • Vegan & Vegetarian • GMP+ • FAMIQS • Safe Feed Safe Food

• Food Safety standards • ISO22000 • BRCGS • IFS • FSSC22000 • SQF • GRMS • Halal • Non GMO

• Good Agriculture Practices (GAP) • Integrated Farming • GRASP

SUSTAINABILITY • Farm Sustainable Assessment (FSA) • 4C (coffee)
• SMETA • Sustainable Dairy Partnership SDP

• Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) • Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) • Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP) • Responsible Fishing • Organic food certification EU 848/2018
• Geographic Identifications (IGs) • BV food waste Management system • Rainforest Alliance • Roundtable on Responsible Soy (RTRS) • RoundTable on Sustainable Palm oil (RSPO)

CUSTOMIZED • Animal welfare • Shops/ restaurants audits • Clarity • Supply R

• Responsible food BV recognition • Supplier Audits • Customers supply chain standards

CROSS VALUE • ISO 50001 • ISO 27001 • ISO 45001 • ISO 14001 • ISO 9001 • ISO 22301

CHAIN
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BUREAU VERITAS
CERTIFICATION
Bureau Veritas is a global leader in audits, certification and digital solutions for
the food industry. We provide a wide range of services and digital solutions that

A MODULAR SOLUTION enable companies of all sizes to achieve compliance, mitigate risk, improve
sustainability performance, and optimize efficiency along the entire supply chain.

TO SUPPORT THE FOOD

VALUE CHAIN SERVICE
THE WORLD
INSPIRING
TRUST
ACHIEVING
TRAINING
Companies of all sizes have to deal with increasing OVER EXCELLENCE
public scrutiny regarding their sustainability policies and KEY BENEFITS
are judged more than ever on their impact on people
and our planet. The food industry today is faced with its A global network of more than 1000+ Companies of all sizes and types the Bureau Veritas’ Training platform
HONE
own specific challenges – from upholding the highest specialized food auditors present world over benefit from partnering offers comprehensive training
hygiene and product quality standards across a complex YOUR FOCUS in 140 countries enables us to offer with an internationally recognized and courses and services that contribute
globalized supply chain to minimizing environmental on strategic areas for improvement through clients both international reach respected partner for food auditing to our clients’ aims of maintaining
impact and ensuring the welfare of its employees. a customizable modular approach. and local knowledge in terms of and certification. 300 of the Fortune compliance, increasing stakeholder
regulations, customs and markets. 500 companies already choose to confidence, and achieving continuous
With accreditations from national and work with Bureau Veritas. When improvement. Our expertise and
Clarity is Bureau Veritas’ digital response to this SIMPLIFY international bodies, our dedicated developing our customized audits, training services equip employees
challenge, designed to help decision-makers manage THE PERFORMANCE and experienced teams provide we leverage all the know-how and with the full-spectrum knowledge and
the implementation of their organizations’ sustainability of reviews and boost cost-effectiveness at a clients with assessments for a wide experience garnered from working resources they need to work with
roadmaps. This high-performance tool helps all players global level using ready-to-use or bespoke range of food-specific certification with over 150,000 companies certified standards, management systems and
in the food industry address a wide spectrum of topics. checklists schemes and audit programs. globally. more.
These range from social, health and safety, environment,
biodiversity, climate change, business ethics and VISUALIZE ALL
responsible sourcing to animal welfare, energy efficiency your results and reports at a granular level
and waste management. on a centralized digital dashboard.
OUR GREEN LINE OF SERVICES AND SOLUTIONS

Clarity’s modular structure enables everyone from food

CONSUMPTION NEW MOBILITY
manufacturers and processing companies to distributors & TRACEABILITY
and retailers set indicators and monitor their progress ENJOY
digitally. This unique suite of solutions allows companies A CUSTOMIZABLE SUITE
to steer their sustainability strategy internally and offers of solutions to fit with and support your
unrivalled customization possibilities. unique sustainability strategy RESOURCES BULDINGS SOCIAL, ETHICS
& PRODUCTION & INFRASTRUCTURE & GOVERNANCE
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OF TRUST AN EVOLVING WORLD
Bureau Veritas is a Business to Business to Society Bureau Veritas Certification aims to create value for
company, contributing to transforming the world we live our clients by providing services that enable them to
in. A world leader in testing, inspection and certification, continually improve their business performance and
we help clients across all industries address challenges mitigate risk in a fast changing world. Our services
in quality, health & safety, environmental protection and contribute to our clients’ aims to achieve compliance,
social responsibility. increase stakeholder confidence and achieve excellence.

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