SUPPLIER HYGIENE AND QUALITY ACCREDITATION - In order to establish consistency of purchased product quality and food safety, many end users are now requesting evidence of good manufacturing and product management systems. In practice this is often best obtained by third party supplier accreditation using a reputable accreditation company.

Supplierchek accreditation was introduced in the UK some ten years ago by ISI and has been used by many food manufacturers to show evidence of quality and safety standards. It has also been widely accepted by Blue Chip Caterers and Retailers throughout the world.

BENEFITS OF SUPPLIERCHEK TO SUPPLIERS -

• Expert advice on legislation and HACCP is part of audit
• Accepted by many major retailers and caterers. So only one audit required
• Approved companies will be profiled in the ISI Approved SUPPLIER MONITOR directory which will be circulated to a wide range of purchasing managers in the catering and hotel industry
• Carried out by independent ISI Qualified auditors
• Supplier Certification provided
• ISI will liaise with suppliers' customers on compliance requirements if required

BENEFITS OF SUPPLIERCHEK TO RETAILERS AND CATERERS

• Generally no cost to retailer / caterer
• Provides due diligence information
• Quantifies quality and safety standards
• Retailer gets copy of report and certificate