SCS Global Services (SCS), a provider of third-party auditing and certification of food quality and food safety claims, has expanded its food safety services for producers, food companies, and retailers.
SCS new offerings - Harmonized G.A.P., Global G.A.P. PSS, and Global G.A.P. Option 2 - complement a broad range of food safety inspection, auditing, certification and training services.
With the new services, SCS is now certifying producers against the Produce GAPs Harmonized Initiative (Harmonized GAP) checklist, a joint creation of United Fresh and industry stakeholders.
According to the company, the new audit is accepted by dozens of grocers, retailers and food service companies across the US and internationally.
SCS is also providing two additional GlobalG.A.P. services: GlobalG.A.P. PSS (Produce Safety Standard) assessments, a GFSI-accredited food safety and traceability standard for fruit and vegetable producers of US and Canadian-grown crops, and 'Option 2' GlobalG.A.P. audits for small producers seeking recognition under one group certificate, and for multi-site operations operating under a unified quality management system and internal auditing procedure.
SCS Business Development for Food and Agriculture director Chip Wood said that the company guides clients step-by-step through the process, backed by high quality auditors and flexible scheduling.
Our offerings include the high value audits and certifications that enhance our clients' business profiles in the industry."
In addition to its new services, SCS' full suite of food safety certification and auditing programs include SQF, BRC, GlobalG.A.P., GAP, GMP, and Tesco Nurture, as well as extensive food safety training classes for producers, wholesalers, distributors, retailers, and food manufacturers.
