Certification in the food and beverage industry is a crucial factor in ensuring the quality and safety of products that reach consumers’ tables. In such a competitive and highly regulated sector, companies that hold food safety certifications gain market trust and ensure compliance with international standards.
But what does it really mean to obtain a food safety certification? And why is it so important for the food and beverage industry?
What are food safety certifications?
Food safety certifications are sets of standards and processes that companies must follow to ensure their products are safe for consumption. They establish global benchmarks that cover everything from raw material handling to storage and transportation of final products.
Among the most widely recognized certifications is FSSC 22000 (Food Safety System Certification). This certification is a globally accepted standard that integrates ISO norms, such as ISO 22000, aimed at ensuring safety at every stage of the food production chain.
Why is FSSC 22000 certification so important?
FSSC 22000 is one of the most demanded and recognized certifications in the food sector, covering a wide range of industries, including food and beverage manufacturers, packaging producers, and other suppliers in the production chain. Companies certified under FSSC 22000 follow standards that ensure compliance with international regulations and best practices in food safety. Here are some of the main benefits of this certification:
- Food Safety: Ensures that products meet safety requirements, minimizing risks to consumer health.
- Global Compliance: Certified companies are able to operate in international markets, as FSSC 22000 is recognized worldwide.
- Traceability and Transparency: Provides a robust system to track and document all stages of production, increasing transparency.
- Operational Efficiency: Implementing standardized processes improves efficiency and reduces waste, which is essential in a competitive market.
How do certifications impact your company?
Companies seeking to stand out in the food and beverage market must not only comply with local regulations, but also align with international standards. Certification is not just a safety requirement; it is also a guarantee that the company is committed to delivering quality in every product it brings to market.
In addition, certifications directly contribute to sustainability and operational efficiency. Through standardized and auditable processes, certified companies can reduce waste and optimize resource usage, positively impacting both the environment and financial results.
Loop’s success story: a benchmark in quality and safety
At Loop, FSSC 22000 certification is a fundamental pillar that ensures all our inputs meet the most rigorous safety and quality standards. Over more than 20 years of operation, we have become a reference in the food and beverage ingredient sector, supplying concentrated juices, flavors, and emulsions to major brands in Brazil and internationally.
Our commitment goes beyond certification. With a manufacturing facility of over 6,000 m² in Piracicaba, equipped with cutting-edge technology and a photovoltaic plant to generate clean energy, we combine innovation, sustainability, and food safety. In addition, our partnership with ISAU Juice Industry, a LOOP Group company specialized in orange and apple processing that promotes family farming, reinforces our focus on a sustainable supply chain, minimizing potential risks of fruit shortages.
At Loop, every stage of our process—from new product development to ingredient delivery to clients—is monitored and controlled to ensure that the food and beverages reaching the final consumer meet the highest safety standards. Our certification is more than a quality seal; it is a guarantee that our clients can trust our expertise.
Why choose Loop as your ingredient partner?
- Proven expertise: With more than 200 clients, including major brands, Loop delivers customized solutions for all your industry’s needs.
- Guaranteed safety: FSSC 22000 certification ensures that every product meets global food safety standards.
- Sustainability: Our sustainable operations—including a photovoltaic plant and partnerships with family farming—demonstrate our commitment to the environment and social responsibility.
Food safety certifications, such as FSSC 22000, are essential to ensure that food products reaching the final consumer are safe, high-quality, and produced efficiently and sustainably. Companies that invest in these certifications not only ensure regulatory compliance, but also earn the trust of the market and their consumers.
At Loop, we are proud to be a reference in the food and beverage ingredient sector, with our certification and rigorous processes that ensure quality, innovation, and sustainability. If you are looking for a partner that can deliver high-quality ingredients with guaranteed food safety, connect with us and discover how we can help your company innovate and grow with confidence.
