Certification Bodies and Laboratories
When it comes to the production and handling of foodstuffs the maintenance of food safety is the most important task and thus the decisive specification for quality assurance. The aim is to make strict, verifiable specifications for all stages of the value added chain in order to create a transparent, cross-stage quality assurance system. This is ensured by comprehensive documentation and a three-stage monitoring system. Thus, within the framework of neutral monitoring by QS authorised certification bodies, the maintenance of QS criteria is proofed. The auditing of all participants in the food chain is the instrument that is used to check and monitor production and marketing processes, to prevent errors and to introduce targeted measures.
Analysis by laboratories
Another important role in the QS system is played by the laboratories. The systematic monitoring within the framework of the salmonella , the animal feed and the residue monitoring programmes is designed to uncover problems and to implement measures to eliminate them. An important step towards increased food safety. The requirements defined by QS and the accreditation according to DIN EN ISO/IEC 17025 form the basis for safe and comparable results.
