(LRQA: Coventry, UK) -- Lloyd’s Register Quality Assurance (LRQA) has been accredited to certify companies to FSSC 22000, a complete certification scheme for food-safety management systems. Food safety is a global concern, not only because of the importance for public health, but also because of its effect on international trade. Effective and harmonized food-safety systems must manage and ensure the safety and suitability of food in each link of the supply chain.

“Across the food-supply chain, organizations are facing tougher stakeholder demands, rapidly changing business conditions, and increased competition,” says Cor Groenveld, LRQA’s global product manager for food services. “As a result, they are seeking more effective control of operations, improved performance, and better management of risk throughout their business. The FSSC 22000 accreditation is a further endorsement of LRQA’s competence, impartiality, and ability to add more value to organizations across the food sector.”

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