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In a market where food safety is a major concern, obtaining a recognized certification such as IFS Food has become a strategic issue for companies in the agri-food sector. This demanding but beneficial process helps to strengthen the trust of partners and consumers while improving internal practices. Find out why this certification is important, how to prepare for it, and how tools like Tracklab (www.tracklab.co) can simplify the process.

In the food industry, product safety and quality are top priorities. A company that commits to obtaining a certification recognized by the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) demonstrates its commitment to these core values. But why obtain a GFSI certification? How do you choose the right certification, and how can tools like Tracklab (www.tracklab.co) help in this complex process? Let’s decipher.

Supplier management and assessment play a crucial role in a Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) certification. This ensures that your raw materials and products meet the food safety and quality requirements needed to remain compliant with standards such as IFS, BRCGS or FSSC 22000. Here is a comprehensive guide to help you set up an effective supplier assessment and discover how tools like Tracklab (www.tracklab.co) can transform this process.

The Mercosur free trade agreement (which notably includes Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay) and the European Union aims to facilitate trade by reducing both tariff and non-tariff barriers. However, it also brings challenges related to compliance, traceability, and managing regulatory requirements, particularly in the agri-food sector.

In an increasingly competitive and regulated agro-food market, companies are constantly seeking to strengthen their positioning and ensure the quality of their products. It is with this goal in mind that more and more SMEs and ETIs (Intermediate-sized companies) in the agro-food sector decide each year to take a crucial step by embarking on the IFS Broker certification process.