Certification Services | ISO, FSSC, GMP & More

In today’s regulated and reputation-driven food industry, having the right certification is more than a box to tick – it’s your licence to operate, grow, and lead. Through its legal entity, Aspirata Auditing Testing and Certification (Pty) Ltd, AssureCloud is a trusted certification body supporting compliance with international and regional food safety and quality standards across the Middle East.

With over 20 years of experience and accreditations from both JAS-ANZ and SANAS, we help organisations across the food value chain achieve compliance with globally recognised standards, from ISO 22000 and FSSC 22000 to HACCP, GMP, ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and beyond.

Why Certification Matters

Certification gives your customers, partners, and regulators confidence that your management systems meet strict international or national requirements. Whether you’re exporting products, entering retail partnerships, or scaling operations, certification helps you:

  • Implement systems that support compliance with local food safety legislation issued by municipal authorities and ministries of health across the GCC.
  • Demonstrate adherence to global frameworks such as Codex Alimentarius and GFSI-recognised schemes.
  • Reduce food safety and business risks.
  • Prevent costly product recalls.
  • Protect your brand reputation.
  • Gain access to new local and export markets

We work across the GCC, Central Asia, and Africa, with a team of multilingual auditors who understand your sector, speak your language, and deliver certification services you can trust.

Our Food Safety Certification Portfolio

Food Safety Management Systems (FSMS)
  • ISO 22000:2018 – International FSMS framework for any food-related organisation
  • FSSC 22000 Version 6 – GFSI-recognised, combining ISO 22000, relevant PRP specification/s and the FSSC additional requirements
  • SANS 10330:2020 (HACCP) – Certification for any type of organisation which produces, manufactures, handles or supplies food irrespective of type, size and product
  • FSSC 24000 V1 – Certification Scheme for Social Management Systems intended for organisations in the manufacturing and processing sector (food and non-food).
      Quality and Environmental Standards
      • ISO 9001:2015 – Quality management for consistent performance
      • ISO 14001:2015 – Environmental management for sustainable operations
      Product and Social Certifications
      • GMP & GDP Audits – Good Manufacturing and Distribution Practices
      • FSSC Development Programme Version 2 – A structured, two-level pathway for SMEs to build toward full FSSC 22000 certifications
      • AssureCheck Supplier Audits – Structured audits for micro and small suppliers, supporting food safety, traceability, and compliance with customer and regulatory requirements.

      Who We Work With

      AssureCloud supports businesses across a wide range of food and related sectors, including:

      • Food and beverage manufacturers
      • Meat, fish, dairy, and poultry processors
      • Packaging producers
      • Retailers and distributors
      • Warehousing and logistics providers
      • Agriculture and primary production
      • Technical and scientific services

      Our auditors hold degrees in Food Science, Microbiology, Biochemistry, and related fields, with real-world experience in QA, SHEQ, and FMCG environments.

      How Certification Works

      Our certification process is rigorous yet practical, designed to ensure continual improvement, consumer trust, and compliance with both international and GCC food safety requirements.

      1.

      Stage 1 & 2 Audits

      Assess your system documentation and on-site implementation

       

      2.

      Annual Surveillance

      Monitor ongoing compliance

      3.

      Recertification Audits

      Conducted every three years to maintain validity

      4.

      Transfer Certification

      Seamless onboarding from your previous certification body

      We assign a dedicated audit administrator to every client, ensuring smooth scheduling, consistent communication, and auditor rotation every three years.