Frequently Asked Questions

IFS (International Featured Standards) is an international standard developed to ensure product safety, quality, and supply chain transparency, particularly in the food and retail sectors. IFS audits verify that products are produced and managed safely and with high quality at all stages from production to consumer. The IFS certificate enables companies not only to comply with legal requirements but also to increase customer trust and provide a transparent production process to business partners. This certificate strengthens quality management and risk control in the supply chain and helps companies gain a competitive advantage in the international market.

BRCGS is an international standard developed to ensure product safety, quality, and supply chain transparency, particularly in the food, packaging, and retail sectors. BRCGS audits verify that production processes are conducted in accordance with the highest hygiene and quality standards. Compliance with the BRCGS standard enables companies to fulfill legal requirements and gain customer trust. At the same time, it strengthens transparency and risk management in the supply chain, ensuring that products are accepted in the international market and providing a competitive advantage.

FSSC 22000 (Food Safety System Certification) is an internationally recognized management system for ensuring safety in food production. This standard verifies that risks are controlled at every stage of the food chain and that hygiene and quality management processes are effectively carried out. Compliance with FSSC 22000 enables companies to protect consumer health, minimize food safety risks, and act in accordance with legal requirements. At the same time, it enhances the company's reputation, builds trust with business partners, and provides a competitive advantage. It is a critical standard for sustainable growth and reliability in the food sector.

SEDEX is an international standard that measures and enables companies to monitor their commitments regarding ethical values, responsible business practices, and sustainable supply chain management. Compliance with SEDEX strengthens the company's reputation, enables it to gain the trust of socially responsible customers, and offers a transparent and reliable business approach to business partners. Additionally, by increasing efficiency in the supply chain, it moves the company one step ahead of competitors in terms of sustainable growth and ethical business management. SEDEX does not issue a certificate; the audit report is uploaded to the SEDEX platform and can be viewed by buyers/business partners.

BSCI (Business Social Compliance Initiative) is an international standard created to ensure social responsibility and ethical business practices in companies' supply chains. BSCI covers topics such as workers' rights, safe working conditions, environmental responsibility, and business ethics. Compliance with BSCI not only enables companies to fulfill their legal and ethical responsibilities but also strengthens their reputation, gains the trust of socially responsible customers, and ensures transparency and efficiency in the supply chain. BSCI is a critical tool that contributes to companies' sustainable and ethical growth.

FAMI-QS is an international quality and safety management standard developed for feed additive and premix manufacturers. This standard ensures that production processes are conducted in accordance with hygiene, quality, and safety criteria and that products are used safely in the supply chain. Compliance with the FAMI-QS standard enables companies not only to fulfill legal requirements but also to gain customer trust, increase product traceability, and enhance supply chain transparency. This ensures sustainable production and the maintenance of high quality standards in the feed sector.

Employee training is accepted as mandatory or critical requirement in all quality management systems, food safety standards, and social compliance audits. In audit and certification systems such as ISO, FSSC 22000, BRCGS, IFS, Sedex, and BSCI; the level of employee awareness is the fundamental determinant of success. Training increases employee awareness for the correct application of standard requirements. It ensures sustainability in food safety, quality, social responsibility, and business culture. It reduces the risks of non-conformity, errors, and workplace accidents. It is of critical importance in terms of brand reputation, customer trust, and legal compliance. It is also mandatory to show training records during audits.

Internal audit is a planned evaluation activity conducted to systematically check the extent to which a business complies with the requirements of the standard it implements, and it is a mandatory requirement in all management system standards. Thanks to internal audit, non-conformities are detected at an early stage, corrective actions are planned, system effectiveness is increased, and preparation for certification audits is strengthened. Personnel performing internal audits must have received internal auditor training and be competent; if suitable personnel are not available in the business or there is a need for independence, internal audit services can also be obtained from external experts, which provides a more objective evaluation.

For companies operating in the packaging sector, product safety, hygiene, quality management, and environmental sustainability are of great importance. Therefore, internationally recognized certifications play a critical role both in complying with legal requirements and increasing customer trust. For packaging safety and quality management, ISO 9001, ISO 22000, and depending on the nature of the product, FSSC 22000, BRCGS Packaging Materials, and IFS PACsecure standards can be preferred. The necessity of GMP and GHP practices stands out in terms of production hygiene. Additionally, ISO 14001 for environmental responsibility and ISO 45001 for occupational health and safety certifications are important. To document the recyclability and sustainability performance of packaging, packaging-specific standards such as RecyClass can be preferred, and for recycled content verification, GRS (Global Recycled Standard) and RCS (Recycled Claim Standard) can be preferred to prove the environmental suitability of products.

For companies operating in the feed sector, product safety, hygiene, traceability, and quality management are of great importance. Therefore, internationally recognized certifications play a critical role both in complying with legal requirements and increasing customer trust. For feed safety and production control, ISO 22000, depending on the scope of the product, FSSC 22000, GMP+, and especially for feed additive and premix manufacturers, FAMI-QS standards are preferred. The necessity of GMP and GHP practices stands out in terms of production hygiene. Additionally, ISO 9001 for quality management, ISO 14001 for environmental responsibility, and ISO 45001 for occupational health and safety certifications are important. Depending on product content and market, additional compliance documents such as Non-GMO production, Organic Feed Certificate, and Halal can be obtained to document the suitability of products for targeted consumer and market requirements.