Food safety audits & assessments
DNV offers independent audits and assessments to verify food safety management, GMP/GDP, HACCP and Hygiene against both published standards and bespoke requirements across your supply chain.
Food safety audits & assessments
Food safety audit challenges for the industry
Today’s food industry is under increasing scrutiny from regulators, customers, and consumers demanding transparency &traceability Ensuring food safety in complex global supply chains is more than a regulatory requirement – it's essential to brand integrity and consumer trust.
As stakeholders grow more aware of where food is sourced independent audits have become a vital tool to demonstrate due diligence and safeguard consumers and company reputations.
How our safety audit & assessment services support you
DNV offers a comprehensive suite of food safety audits including supplier self-assessment review and risk scoring, and on-site audits tailored to the needs of food industry organizations. Our second- and third-party services help verify compliance with applicable legislation, international standards, and internal codes of conduct. These audits assess a supplier's compliance with food safety standards and play a vital role in maintaining a safe, reliable, and secure supply chain. They help suppliers meet regulatory requirements and have effective quality control systems in place.
Key benefits include:
- Reducing contamination risks – by ensuring suppliers adhere to food safety protocols.
- Enhancing supply chain resilience – through the identification of gaps and implementation of corrective actions.
- Fostering stronger supplier relationships – by collaborating with suppliers to continually enhance food safety practices.
Trusted experts in the food industry
DNV is a trusted partner in assurance, certification, and risk management with deep roots in food safety and sustainability. We help businesses navigate complex global supply chains, delivering independent, insightful audits that go beyond compliance to support long-term improvement.
Our leadership in digital assurance empowers companies with the tools they need for data-driven decisions.
Benefits of our food safety audit & assessment services
- Gain transparency and trust in your supply chain.
- Meet growing stakeholder expectations for safe and ethical practices.
- Ensure compliance with international food safety legislation and standards.
- Reduce audit fatigue and associated costs through streamlined solutions and combined audits.
- Leverage performance metrics to drive operational improvement.
- Enhance brand reputation through credible third-party verification.
Customer success stories
Discover how organizations across industries have partnered with DNV to achieve their goals. Our customer stories showcase real impact, collaboration, and results.
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