Supplier benefits

Suppliers who join the scheme will receive a range of valuable benefits:

• enable the supply a range of buyers who require a recognised food safety standard
• enable scheme members to promote their company details and approval status on a website used as a local sourcing tool by national and regional buyers
• provide an independent technical overview of your business by locally based, professionally qualified and trained auditors
• provide access to professionally qualified and trained mentors to advise and support you during the approval process
• provide a mechanism for funding activities such as training, technical or commercial advice, purchase of publications and technical support
• provide a stepping stone to further quality certification such as BRC, should this be required at a future date