Auditing and Certification
AsureQuality provides independent auditing and certification expertise across New Zealand’s horticulture, food, dairy, and farming industries, helping businesses meet regulatory, market, and customer requirements while ensuring food safety, quality, and compliance.
With deep industry expertise and a strong commitment to integrity, AsureQuality supports businesses in maintaining the highest standards for local and international markets.
We provide auditing and certification services for the following:
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Food Act - Risk-Based Measure (RBM)
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Global G.A.P. Certification
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Farm Dairy Assessments
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Organic Certification
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Plant and Plant Products IVA Audits
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Food Safety Engineering Audits
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Approved Supplier Audits
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Management Systems Certification
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NZ Seed Bureau
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Animal Products Risk Management Programme (RMP) – Evaluation and Verification, ensuring compliance with the Animal Products Act 1999 and export requirements.
Learn more about AsureQuality's Auditing and Certification Services
Grass-Fed Certification
AsureQuality offers a range of services to support certification to the MPI managed New Zealand Grass-Fed Administrative Standards.
Approved Supplier Audits
AsureQuality’s Approved Supplier Programme auditing services provides independent, third-party verification to ensure that food suppliers meet required food safety, quality, and regulatory standards.
Global GAP
AsureQuality provides an experienced team of auditors for businesses seeking compliance and certification with the Global GAP programme. Our team assesses farming operations against Global GAP standards and we are also able to audit add-ons to the programme including Leaf Marque; Tesco Nuture and GRASP.
Management Systems Auditing and Certification
AsureQuality audits businesses to certify the effectiveness of different internationally recognised management systems including ISO 9001; ISO 14001; ISO 22000; FSSC 2200: BRCGS; SQF
Seed Bureau
AsureQuality supports the NZ seed industry by managing grower and crop registration, crop inspections, and varietal registrations for seed certification. The Seed Bureau also handles the printing and distribution of labels for certified and non-certified seeds, including OECD, OECD/EU, AOSCA, and domestic schemes.
Food Act - RBM Auditing
AsureQuality provides MPI-recognised RBM audits and certification for food businesses under a Food Control Plan (FCP) or National Programme, ensuring compliance with the Food Act 2014 based on the business's risk level.
Food Safety Engineering
Our food safety engineers independently assess dairy and food manufacturing premises, facilities, and equipment to ensure compliance with New Zealand regulations, export requirements, and international standards.
Farm Dairy Assessments
AsureQuality provides MPI-approved assessments of dairy farms to ensure compliance with the NZCP1 Code of Practice, Risk Management Programme (RMP) requirements, and the Animal Products Act 1999.
AsureQuality Organic Certification
Leading organic audit and certification services for farmers, processors, growers and producers looking to showcase their commitment to organic integrity.
Plant and plant product IVA
AsureQuality is an MPI authorised Independent verification agency (IVA). We provide audit and inspection services for plant, plant product and forestry exports to ensure they adhere to the MPI Plant Export Requirement Certification Standard (IVA Requirements).
Find Answers to Common Questions
What Approved Supplier Programmes does AsureQuality support?
AsureQuality supports a range of Approved Supplier Programmes, including those for retailers, food service providers, and manufacturers, ensuring suppliers meet food safety, quality, and regulatory standards. These include programs for supermarkets, export certification, and customer-specific requirements such as Woolworths Supplier Excellence Progamme, McDonalds Supplier Quality Management System (SQMS) and Costco.
What is AsureQuality’s role in Animal Products Risk Management Programme (RMP) evaluation and verification?
AsureQuality provides MPI-approved RMP evaluation and verification to ensure compliance with the Animal Products Act 1999 and export requirements, supporting food safety and quality. AsureQuality is approved by MPI for Dairy, Apiary, Poultry (including Egg), and Germplasm industries.
What Food Act RBM auditing services does AsureQuality provide?
AsureQuality conducts MPI-recognised independent audits for food businesses operating under a Food Control Plan (FCP) or National Programme, ensuring compliance with the Food Act 2014. These Risk-Based Measure (RBM) audits assess food safety practices based on the business's level of risk.
What is a Farm Dairy Assessment (FDA)?
AsureQuality conducts MPI-approved assessments of dairy farms to ensure compliance with the NZCP1 Code of Practice, Risk Management Programme (RMP) requirements, and the Animal Products Act 1999. These assessments verify hygiene, milking equipment, water quality, and environmental standards to maintain milk quality and regulatory compliance.
What Global GAP auditing services does AsureQuality provide?
AsureQuality offers a team of experienced auditors to help businesses achieve Global GAP certification, ensuring compliance with sustainable, safe, and environmentally responsible farming practices for access to domestic and international markets. The team also audits add-ons to the programme, including Leaf Marque, Tesco Nurture, and GRASP.
Why do food usinesses seek certification to international management systems?
Food businesses seek certification to international management systems, such as ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 22000, FSSC 22000, BRCGS, and SQF, to demonstrate their commitment to quality, environmental management, and food safety. Certification ensures compliance with global standards, enhances operational efficiency, and builds trust with customers and stakeholders.
What is the purpose of AsureQuality auditing and certification services?
AsureQuality's auditing and certification services ensure businesses meet OMAR (Overseas Market Access Requirements) for exports, as well as regulatory and industry standards for domestic and international markets. This provides independent assurance of food safety, quality, and compliance, supporting market access and consumer trust.
How do I find out more about auditing certification through AsureQuality?
Please email us at info@asurequality.com or use the Contact Us page to complete an enquiry.