Quality management and certification.
At Précon, we believe that quality management is more than being compliant with quality standards, such as BRCGS, IFS, GFSI and FSSC 22000. Quality is not only about procedures, product and processes, but also about the attitude of everyone in the organization.
Every client is unique, which is why we believe in a customized approach.
Entrepreneur Scan
Do you have a company in the food sector? Then our scan is a useful tool to discover which laws and regulations apply.
What can we help our clients with?
- Quality manual and management review
- Certification (BRCGS, IFS, GFSI and FSSC 22000)
- Hallmarks (including SKAL, MSC, UTZ, Fairtrade)
- Software for QA
- Internal audits, context and stakeholder analysis
- Verification & validation
- Food Defense (TACCP) and Food Fraud Analysis (VACCP).
- Crisis Management
- Food safety culture
- Coaching and training
Our approach.
The right consultant in the right place
When you need Précon, we first take stock of the desired support together with you. We strive for a perfect combination between you as a client and our consultants. Besides the level of expertise of our consultants, the personal match is also important.
The right knowledge to the issue
Our consultants use the knowledge and experience of many colleagues in addition to their own expertise. Every question is different, every solution is different. We see it as a challenge to choose the right type of solution for every assignment!
Appropriate customization to suit your needs
Our approach is characterized by the fact that we do not have a standard solution. No fixed templates, but together we look at what best suits your business. Précon believes in practical customization, so that after completion of the assignment you actually experience our added value. We always strive for you to be able to continue on your own after a certain period of time.
Related trainings.
Validation of machines
Microbiology and controlling contamination and spoilage
EN legislation for food contact materials
Quality manager training (food products)
Out and about with HACCP
Frequently asked questions.
Do you have a business in the food sector? Then do the entrepreneur scan! Find out which rules from registration with the NVWA/FAVV to HACCP obligations apply to you. After completing the scan, your personal report is immediately available as a download. A great guideline for possible next steps.
Having certification to one of the quality standards is not a (legal) requirement. However, in many cases your customers require certification.
European regulations and national legislation stipulate that companies are required to work according to a food safety system. The NVWA oversees this in the Netherlands, the FAVV oversees this in Belgium.
When you have made a choice to certify according to one of the standards, a Précon consultant will come to your company to assess what is needed to achieve certification. Afterwards you will receive a report of this so-called baseline measurement, which clearly describes the steps to be taken. Our consultants can also assist in the implementation of the remaining steps.
Yes, at Précon you have come to the right place. We do not use a standard approach, but believe that every company is unique and therefore needs a unique approach. Read more about our approach here.
Whereas BRCGS, IFS and FSSC 22000 aim to combat proliferation among standards, we see that some customers have additional requirements on top of these well-known standards. For example, some Dutch retailers carry out additional Product Integrity Audits (PIA). Our consultants can of course help you implement these customer-specific requirements within your company.
After the requirements from the quality standard are implemented within your company, Précon can support you leading up to the external audit. Together with you we look at what is needed to be ready for the external audit. We do this by means of an internal audit, also called dress rehearsal. Based on this you know exactly what still needs to be done to come to a successful result during the external audit.
Yes, Précon's consultants have experience with all product labels, such as SKAL for organic products, ASC and MSC for seafood, UTZ, Fairtrade, Kosher, Halal, etc. Précon can help you implement the specific requirements within your company and prepare the audits.
- Manufacturing company: For a manufacturing company, the BRC Food, IFS Food or FSSC22000 standards apply.
- Packaging: Do you produce packaging for the food industry? Then BRC packaging, IFS PACsecure or FSSC22000 are applicable to you.
- Transportation and storage: Do you store or transport food products? Then BRC Storage & Distribution, IFS Logistics or FSSC22000 are applicable to you.
- Trading, import and export: You buy and sell food, but don't have your own production, storage or transport? Then BRC agents & brokers or IFS broker are right for you.
- Wholesale & Retail: Do you sell food in a store or wholesale? Then BRC retail or IFS Wholesale/Cash & Carry may be right for you.
Are you looking for support in implementing a standard? Contact us directly. Our consultants will be happy to help you.
Often the abbreviations BRC and BRCGS are used interchangeably to refer to food safety certification. Formally, BRC was changed to BRCGS many years ago.
BRC, formerly called the "British Retail Consortium," stands for "Brand Reputation through Compliance.
BRCGS stands for "Brand Reputation through Compliance Global Standard.
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