Choosing Your Food Safety Standard
Choosing the right Food Safety Standard can feel like a big decision — but it’s one you don’t have to figure out on your own.
At Food Certification Group, helping you choose the right standard is exactly what we do. We take the time to understand your business — how you operate, who your customers are, and what your future plans look like — and guide you towards a certification that genuinely fits. Not the most complicated option, not the most common one, but the one that works for you.
With so many standards out there, it’s easy to feel unsure where to start. We make that choice clearer, simpler, and far more manageable — so you can move forward with confidence, knowing you’re building on the right foundation from the beginning. Whether you’re starting from scratch or considering a change, we’re here to guide you every step of the way.
Why Choosing the Right Food Safety Standard Matters
Not all certification schemes are created equal — and choosing the right one isn’t always as straightforward as it should be. The best-fit Food Safety Standard depends on a few key things: where you sit in the supply chain, who you’re selling to, and what your customers expect from you. In other words, it’s not one-size-fits-all.
Choosing the wrong standard can quietly create problems such as:
1. Extra complexity you simply don’t need Higher costs with very little added value
2. Delays that slow down your certification journey
3. Requirements that don’t quite match what your customers are actually asking for
4. Systems that feel like they were designed for someone else’s business
And that’s where we come in. We cut through the noise and help you choose a Food Safety Standard that actually fits — not just for compliance, but for how your business runs day to day. The goal is simple: a smoother path to certification, and a system that works with you, not against you.
Our Approach
Working with us is designed to make things clearer, simpler, and far more manageable from the very first conversation.
We take the time to understand how your business actually works — your products, your processes, and where you sit in the supply chain
We look at what your customers (and your markets across the EU) really require — not just what’s written on paper
We assess where you are today, so you’re not starting from scratch if you don’t need to
We break down the key certification standards in plain English, so you can see what actually matters
And then we give you a clear, confident recommendation that fits your business — not a generic answer
Food Safety Standards We Support
We provide expert guidance across leading Food Safety Standard schemes, including:
FSSC 22000: Ideal for businesses seeking a structured, ISO-based Food Safety Standard with a strong focus on risk management and continuous improvement.
BRCGS: Widely recognised by retailers, BRCGS is a robust Food Safety Standard focused on product safety, quality, and operational control.
IFS Food: Designed for food manufacturers supplying European retailers, this Food Safety Standard emphasises compliance, traceability, and process control.
IFS Logistics: A specialised Food Safety Standard for storage, transport, and distribution, ensuring product integrity throughout the supply chain.
IFS Broker: Suitable for traders and importers, this Food Safety Standard focuses on supplier management, traceability, and product safety without physical handling.
Tailored to Your Business and Market
Every business is different, which is why there is no one-size-fits-all Food Safety Standard. As a Sweden-based consultancy working across the EU, we understand both local regulatory expectations and international certification demands. We ensure your chosen Food Safety Standard aligns with your customers, your operations, and your future growth. Backed by our sister company, Livsmedelskonsulten, we combine technical expertise with real industry insight.
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