
BRCGS (Brand Reputation Compliance Global Standards) is one of the most widely adopted Food Certification standards in the world, particularly among retailers and food manufacturers. It focuses on product safety, quality, legality, and operational control. BRCGS certification demonstrates a strong commitment to food safety and is often a requirement for suppliers to major retailers, especially in the UK and Europe.
FSSC 22000 is a globally recognised Food Certification scheme based on ISO standards, designed for organisations involved in food manufacturing and processing. It combines ISO 22000, sector-specific prerequisite programmes, and additional requirements to ensure robust food safety management systems. FSSC 22000 is widely accepted by the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) and is ideal for businesses seeking a structured, risk-based approach to food safety and continuous improvement.
IFS Food is a GFSI-recognised Food Certification standard designed for food manufacturers, focusing on food safety, product quality, and compliance with customer specifications. It provides a detailed framework for evaluating production processes and is commonly required by European retailers. IFS Food helps businesses improve transparency, traceability, and overall operational performance.
We offer fully customisable, flexible services from 'The Full Process' to individual or combined services.
GAP Analysis Against Your Chosen Standard Requirements
We assess your current systems against certification requirements and provide a clear roadmap to compliance. Our GAP-Analysis highlights exactly what needs to be done—no guesswork, no confusion.
Implementation Plans That Work
We don’t just tell you what to fix—we collaborate with you and support you to fix it, depending on your needs. With the results from your GAP-analysis, we create an implementation plan with deadlines to help you action changes. From here, you chose to work by yourself or alongside one of our consultants. Our structured implementation plans turn complex Food Certification requirements into manageable actions for your team.
Practical Training for Your Team
Your people are key to successful Food Certification. We deliver engaging, practical training that specifically targets gaps from your GAP-analysis. This training can include HACCP-training, internal audit training, vaccp/taccp training or interactive training where we combine training and development of systems for longevity. Whether you are a team of one or one hundred, we are there to support upskilling and development, ensuring best practices and compliance.
Internal Audits with Real Insight
Our internal audits go beyond ticking boxes. We provide honest, constructive feedback to strengthen your systems and prepare you for certification audits with confidence.

"The audit was well-conducted and structured, with a clear connection to the IFS Broker requirements. We appreciated the solution-oriented dialogue and the factual answers throughout the process. The result was an increased understanding of how the requirements should be interpreted and a clearer priority list going forward.
We also received concrete improvement suggestions that made our processes and governing documents more accurate in relation to the requirements of the standard. The best thing was the focus on risk, relevance and proportionate measures – recommendations that really make it easier to adapt working methods to the standard."
Jonas Sandberg Quality Manager
Foodimpex International AB
Based in Sweden, we support food businesses across the EU with tailored Food Certification consultancy that reflects both local and international requirements. Our team of consultants, led by our CEO and founder Cecilia Blomster have combined over 20 years of experience and have worked with 50 clients in the last year alone. Check out our Client Reviews to hear about their experience working with us!
We believe food certification should feel achievable and not intimidating. No matter where you are in the process, there's always a clear way forward, and we're here to help you find it. Our consultants are approachable, down-to-earth, and focused on real-world solutions that actually work for your business. We cut through the jargon, ask the right questions, and guide you step by step, so you always feel informed, supported, and confident in where you're headed. You bring the dedication. We bring the expertise. Together, we'll get you there.
You deserve a team that genuinely knows this industry and that's exactly what we bring. As a sister company to Livsmedelskonsulten, our expertise runs deep. With an extensive background in food safety, quality, and compliance across the EU, we've helped businesses at every stage of their certification journey. We've seen the challenges, navigated the complexity, and found practical solutions that work in the real world — not just on paper. When you work with The Food Certification Group, you're in experienced hands.
A successful audit is something to be proud of — but what we're really focused on is what happens beyond it. We help you put in place food safety and quality systems that are built to last — designed around your business, your team, and your long-term goals. We believe that sustainable compliance isn't something that gets bolted on at the last minute. It's something that grows naturally from the right processes, the right knowledge, and the right support. And that's exactly what we're here to provide — not just once, but every step of the way.
Ready to take the next step? Get in touch with Cecilia and the team at The Food Certification Group
and discover how we can support your path to Food Certification and compliance.