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October 2019 - Overview of new QS scheme participants
Every month, new companies decide to participate in the QS scheme and thus give a signal to their customers that all their operational processes are checked by independent certification bodies.
QS Software Platform - Spanish Version Now Online
In addition to the German and English languages, the QS software platform is now also available in a Spanish version. The new version makes the use of the database much easier and more comfortable for Spanish-speaking QS scheme participants, coordinators as well as employees of certification bodies and laboratories.
Base de datos QS – Versión en español en línea a partir de hoy
Además de los idiomas alemán e inglés, la base de datos QS ya se encuentra disponible en español. La nueva versión hace que el uso de la base de datos sea mucho más fácil y cómodo para los participantes del sistema QS, coordinadores, así como empleados de organismos de certificación y laboratorios de habla hispana.
Revision of the Guideline Diagnostic Data in Poultry Slaughtering
On January 1, 2020, a new version of the guideline Diagnostic Data in Poultry Slaughter will be valid. The revised version contains essential changes in the indication of reasons for rejection as well as in the recording of breast skin changes.
QS scheme manual 2020 - Start of the commentary phase
From 21 October to 3 November, all QS scheme participants, auditors and interested parties are invited to participate in the commentary for the QS scheme manual. With immediate effect, you have the opportunity to comment on the QS guidelines valid from January 1, 2020 on the QS company page.
September 2019 - Overview of new QS scheme participants
Every month, new companies decide to participate in the QS scheme and thus give a signal to their customers that all their operational processes are checked by independent certification bodies.
Revision of the additional control plan Aflatoxin B1
QS has revised the additional control plan for aflatoxin B1 with effect from 23 September 2019. As a result of updated weather data, existing results of the new harvest and classifications carried out at the beginning of the harvest in recent years, new risk classifications for several countries of origin for the maize harvest were carried out in the course of the revision.
August 2019 - Overview of new QS scheme participants
Every month, new companies decide to participate in the QS scheme and thus give a signal to their customers that all their operational processes are checked by independent certification bodies.
Extension of mutual recognition between FAMI-QS and QS
In recent years, FAMI-QS, a worldwide standard for the safety of special feed ingredients, and QS have strengthened and expanded their collaboration. Since June last year, QS-certified feed producers have had the opportunity to supply their goods to the FAMI-QS system and vice versa on the basis of mutual recognition.
Further recognition for companies storing meat and meat products: BRC Global Standard for Food Safety
In addition to IFS Logistics, IFS Food, IFS Wholesale, IFS Cash & Carry and BRC Global Standard for Storage & Distribution, QS now also recognizes the BRC Global Standard for Food Safety as an equivalent standard for storage companies of meat and meat products in the QS scheme.
QS in international exchange at PROGNOSFRUIT and ICoMST 2019
Last week QS was represented at two congresses, ICoMST and PROGNOSFRUIT. At the ICoMST 2019, which took place from August 4 to 9 in Potsdam, QS appeared for the first time as a sponsor with its own information stand. QS used the congress to present the services of the QS inspection system to a broad international audience and to exchange information on current projects with research representatives.
