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An easy way to identify accredited certification
bodies is to look for their oversight body’s logo.
Most accreditation bodies permit their certification
bodies to use their logos on their website, marketing
materials, certificates, etc. so companies can easily
recognize the committed value the certification body
has to the oversight body. Additionally, clients of a
company registered by an accredited certification
body can be assured that the company’s certification
is based on conformance to internationally accepted
practices and procedures. For SQF, FSSC and
BRCGS, visit the scheme website (such as
www.sqfi.com, www.fssc22000.com and
www.brcgs.com) and look for the list of accredited
certification bodies.

Assured Comfort with Oversight
Regardless of the focus of your certification (i.e.:
quality, food, safety, etc.), using an accredited
certification body with oversight will not only place
you among the best of the best in your industry but
also provide additional benefits to get you through
rough times and make your business stronger as
markets grow and change.

Some of the key benefits of using an accredited
certification body with oversight include:
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