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The role of certification bodies (CBs) in food safety has never been more critical. When something goes wrong, whether it’s contamination or fraud, the consequences extend far beyond compliance failures. They put people’s health at risk, trigger costly recalls, and erode trust in certification itself. That’s why CBs face increasing pressure from scheme owners and accreditation bodies to… read article

What certification bodies (CBs) need to know to stay consistent, credible, and competitive across borders. Management system standards like ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 27001 are designed to be universal. In practice, regional regulations, client maturity, and cultural differences can create inconsistent audits across borders. For CBs managing multi-national clients, this variation introduces operational risk and can undermine… read article

Management system certification reinforces how effectively organizations handle risk, performance, and accountability. CBs that structure audits to surface insights and reinforce learning turn certification into a foundation for lasting improvement.   Structuring certification for impact The principles of Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) lie at the heart of most management system standards. How well CBs operationalize those principles determines whether certification… read article

Audit, certification, and standard news: new standard versions and requirements, software news, events, resources, and more. read article

For certification bodies, consistency, efficiency, and credibility are everything. As certification bodies expand across regions or manage increasingly complex programs, delivering high-quality audits becomes more challenging. Even experienced teams can fall into operational traps that lead to inconsistencies, inefficiencies, or reduced trust from clients and regulators. In this article, we share insights from Intact’s global work with… read article

For decades, accredited organic certification has stood for trust. A promise that what’s on the shelf truly meets high standards for nutritional quality, environment, and sustainability. But today, that promise is under increasing pressure. From high-profile fraud cases to cross-border inconsistencies and rising consumer skepticism, certifiers find themselves on the front line of defending what organic means. When credibility… read article

We’re already halfway through 2025, which makes it an ideal moment for certification bodies to pause, assess their programs, and ask: Are we on track to meet our goals by year-end? In an industry where priorities shift fast—and daily tasks can easily crowd out strategic improvements—it’s normal to feel behind. But a mid-year check-in is the perfect moment to… read article