Chemical testing laboratories as well as microbiological laboratories for the analysis of food, water, cosmetics and other products must be accredited. The difference between accreditation and certification lies in the specific requirements of the technical competence of the staff and the control of the laboratory's ability to meet the requirements of the analysis methods.
Accreditation according to ISO 17025: 2017 is a requirement by law for conducting certain analyzes
The HACCP Codex Alimentarius is an international standard for ensuring food safety, in accordance with the requirements of national and EU legislation.
The application of the principles of HACCP is provided by Regulation 852/2004 / EC and is mandatory from 2006 for all companies that produce, supply or distribute food.
FSCC 22000 (Food Safety System Certification) is a food safety management system based on the ISO 22000 standard, the PAS 220: 2008 standard and the contribution of large multinationals with leading branded products (brands) in the field of food.
The certification according to FSCC 22000, is equal to the other relevant standards for food safety, is addressed mainly to companies that have significant in their category products and / or the required infrastructure and is a guarantee for cooperation with large multinational groups active in food.
BRC Food is a food safety management system developed by the British Retail Agency. It concerns products aimed at the market of British Super Markets chains. Their global recognition does not limit sales orientation in the UK and BRC certification strengthens food sales targeting Super Markets.
BRC certification enables organizations to work with Super Markets chains, as well as various other points of sale, compliance with regulatory and other requirements, expanding the reputation of the company and its products, extroversion.
IFS Food Standard is a food safety management system developed by the French and German Retail Associations and is sought after by companies wishing to place their products in Super Markets
IFS certification enables organizations to work with Super Markets chains, especially in Germany and France but not only, to comply with regulatory and other requirements, expand the reputation of the company and its products, extroversion.