Supplier Approval and Third-Party Food Safety Audits & Inspection Service
Ensure Compliance, Reduce Risk, and Strengthen Your Supply Chain
At Fresh Group, we understand that your supply chain is the backbone of your food and beverage business. Ensuring that your suppliers meet regulatory, safety, and quality standards is essential for maintaining product integrity, protecting consumer health, and ensuring market compliance. Our Supplier Approval and Third-Party Food Safety Audits & Inspection services provide food and beverage SMEs and exporters with the expertise needed to assess, verify, and enhance supply chain safety.
Why Supplier Approval and Audits Matter
Food safety begins at the source. A robust supplier approval process is critical for:
- Meeting United States FSMA, EU, and Canadian food safety regulations
- Reducing the risk of contamination, fraud, and recalls
- Ensuring ingredient and product consistency
- Strengthening consumer confidence and brand reputation
- Gaining access to premium markets and distribution channels
Our Supplier Approval and Third-Party Audits are designed to help your business meet and exceed food safety expectations across multiple regulatory frameworks, including FSMA (USA), EU Food Safety Regulations, and Canadian CFIA requirements.
Our Supplier Approval & Audit Services
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Supplier Approval and Qualification
We evaluate your current and potential suppliers to ensure they meet required food safety standards and regulatory compliance. Our team:
- Conducts supplier risk assessments based on HACCP principles.
- Reviews documentation such as third-party certifications, food safety plans, and allergen controls.
- Provides ongoing monitoring strategies to ensure continuous compliance.
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Third-Party Audits & Inspections
Our independent audits and inspections provide an unbiased assessment of supplier food safety performance. We conduct:
- GMP Audits (Good Manufacturing Practices)
- HACCP Audits (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points)
- FSMA Supplier Verification Audits (Foreign Supplier Verification Program – FSVP)
- Allergen Control Audits
- Food Fraud & Defense Assessments
- Custom Supplier Audits tailored to your business needs
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Pre-Certification and Readiness Audits
For businesses seeking food safety certifications (e.g., BRCGS, SQF, IFS, FSSC 22000), we offer pre-audits to identify gaps and provide corrective action plans to ensure a smooth certification process.
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On-Site and Remote Audits
Whether you need an in-depth on-site inspection or a remote audit solution, Fresh Group provides flexible auditing options that meet your operational and regulatory requirements.
Who Can Benefit from Our Services?
Our Supplier Approval and Third-Party Auditing solutions are ideal for:
- Food and Beverage SMEs seeking regulatory compliance and market access
- Importers and exporters needing FSMA Foreign Supplier Verification Program (FSVP) compliance
- Manufacturers looking to validate supplier safety and quality
- Retailers and distributors requiring independent supplier assessments
Why Choose Fresh Group?
Industry Expertise
Our food safety professionals have deep regulator knowledge and experience across the USA, EU, and Canada.
Regulatory Compliance:
Ensure alignment with FDA FSMA, EU food safety laws, and CFIA regulations.
Risk Reduction
Identify and mitigate potential food safety risks before they impact your business.
Efficiency & Cost Savings
Streamline supplier management and avoid costly recalls and non-compliance penalties.
Customized Solutions
Tailored audit programs designed to meet your specific business needs.
Get In Touch
Partner with Fresh Group to safeguard your supply chain, enhance compliance, and protect your brand reputation. Contact us today to schedule a consultation and learn how our Supplier Approval and Third-Party Food Safety Audits & Inspection services can support your business success.