If you’re already one of our clients and have various standards in place, your Client Manager can help you assess where you are now, and guide you through the certification process.

If you’re new to BSI, don’t worry, it’s still a simple process.

1. Choose the standard

Before you can begin preparing for your application, you’ll require a copy of the standard. You should read this and make yourself familiar with it.

2. Make contact

Get in touch and tell us what you need, so we can sort out the best services for you. We’ll then give you a proposal detailing the cost and time involved in a formal assessment.

3. Meet your assessment team

We’ll assign you a Client Manager, who will be your main point of contact through the process – and beyond. They’ll have an excellent understanding of your business area and will support you as you move forward to the assessment and certification of your integrated management systems.

4. Consider training

Whether you’re seeking to implement a management system or would like to increase your general awareness of the standard, there are a range of workshops, seminars and training courses available.

5. Pre-assessment

We can carry out a pre-assessment of your existing food safety management system against the standard and identify any omissions or weaknesses that need resolving before formal assessment.

6. Formal assessment

A formal initial assessment will be carried out on site consisting of two stages. 

7. Certification and beyond