Introduction to SA GAP/QSCert
SA GAP/QSCert is a Management System Certification Body and Training Provider specializing in Food Safety and Quality Management Systems. The company consists of two divisions, an accredited certification division (QSCert-South Africa) and a training division (SA GAP).
Our Accredited Certification division provides the following services:
FSSC 22000 Version 5, ISO 22000, ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001
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Our Training division provides the following services:
FSSC 22000 Food, FSSC 22000 Packaging, FSSC 22000 Retail, ISO 22000, ISO 22002-1, ISO 22002-4, HACCP, BRC, BRC IOPP, ISO 9001, Internal Auditing (ISO 19011), Root Cause Analysis, ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001
SA GAP's Certification division was recently elected to conduct Food Safety Supplier audits based on the GFSI Global Markets Programme on behalf of the Shoprite/Checkers Group to facilitate market access for SMME's.
SA GAP is also the sole certification body elected to manage the Epping Private Market Good Agricultural Practices (EPM G.A.P) Certification Scheme.
We provide confidence in African foodstuffs by:
- Providing training, auditing and GAP analysis in the following Food Safety/Quality/Environmental and Occupational Health and Safety Management System Standards
• Introducing the SA GAP Mark Scheme, whereby only Food Business Operators adhering to the highest Food Safety Standards are allowed to use the SA GAP approved logo for business to business communication and on their product packaging
• Developing the FORC 22000 Food Safety Management Certification Scheme, specifically for the Food Outlets, Restaurants and Catering Industry
Management System Certification
Since their infancy in the late 1950s, management system standards have aimed to improve performance in companies by encouraging the development of systems and processes to consistently produce appropriate products and services and manage risk. “A good management system standard forces an organization to consider all of its processes and document them,” says Roger Bennett, director for conformity assessment bodies at the International Accreditation Forum. “If followed properly, a standard tries to enforce a culture of continual improvement – which should mean better efficiency, quality, higher security, less impact on the environment and so on,” he adds. Among the most widely implemented management system standards are ISO 9001, which gives requirements for Quality Management, ISO 22000 for Food Safety Management and ISO 14001 for Environmental Management Systems.
Supplier Audits
Supplier quality assurance has become an integral part of the food industry as a requirement of Food Safety Certification and the promulgation of the Consumer Protection Act.
GAP Analysis/State of readiness Audits
GAP audits are a useful tool to ascertain your readiness for certification audits and may drastically reduce non-conformances raised. These types of audits or analyses are a cost effective alternative to using costly and time consuming consulting services.
Training plays a critical role in enhancing Food Safety and Quality Assurance
Results from a pilot program conducted by the GFSI have shown that implementing dedicated food safety training for employees greatly increases a company’s ability to meet required standards. Many companies who lacked employee training, failed to meet the basic requirements.
Why choose SA GAP?
Learn from the industry experts
SA GAP instructors are either certified practicing SAATCA approved Lead Auditors or Business Executives with real-world industry experience and conduct training at the client’s premises. We use interactive learning techniques to keep you engaged, helping you to gain and retain knowledge to practically apply what you have learned within your own organization.
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