Certification Services | ISO, FSSC, GMP & More
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 Southern Africa’s most comprehensive and trusted food safety certification body, supporting compliance with the Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act and the Consumer Protection Act.
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.
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 Southern Africa’s most comprehensive and trusted food safety certification body, supporting compliance with the Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act and the Consumer Protection Act.
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 legislation, including the Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act and the Consumer Protection Act, which ensures food safety, accurate labelling, and fair consumer practices.
- Reduce food safety and other business risks
- Prevent product recalls
- Protect your brand
- Access new markets
We work across South Africa, the African continent, and the Middle East, with a team of multilingual auditors who understand your sector, speak your language, and deliver certification services you can trust.
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 legislation, including the Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act and the Consumer Protection Act, which ensures food safety, accurate labelling, and fair consumer practices.
- Reduce food safety and other business risks
- Prevent product recalls
- Protect your brand
- Access new markets
We work across South Africa, the African continent, and the Middle East, 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
We offer certification services across a wide range of standards, including:
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 – A structured audit programme for micro and small suppliers, supporting food safety, traceability, and compliance with the Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act and the Consumer Protection Act
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 national legislation such as the Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act and the Consumer Protection Act:
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.
How Certification Works
Our certification process is rigorous yet practical, designed to ensure continual improvement, consumer trust, and compliance with national legislation such as the Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act and the Consumer Protection Act:
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.
Let’s Get You Certified
Contact us today to speak with a certification expert, request a proposal, or find out how we can support your goals — because life is precious, and so is your reputation.
Your Assurance with AssureCloud
- Internationally accredited by JAS-ANZ and SANAS
- Certified FSSC Licensed Conformity Assessment Body
- Level 1 B-BBEE Contributor
- Transparent complaints and appeals procedures
- Strict adherence to ISO/IEC 17021-1:2015
Accreditations
Accreditations
Aspirata Auditing Testing and Certification is accredited by:
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Joint Accreditation System of Australia and New Zealand (JAS-ANZ)
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South African National Accreditation System (SANAS)
As a Certification Body, we are also licenced by:
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Foundation FSSC
To view our accreditation status, please visit:
-
Principles and Expectations
Principles and Expectations
In our certification processes, Aspirata Auditing Testing and Certification applies the following principles to help your business strengthen its performance:
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Impartiality
-
Competence
-
Responsibility
-
Openness
-
Confidentiality
-
Responsiveness to Complaints
We meet customer expectations without compromising impartiality by:
-
focusing on client requirements
-
building beneficial relationships characterized by mutual trust and respect
-
continual improvement and innovation in all processes and offerings
-
achieving delivery dates consistently.
-
Audit Process
Audit Process
Our Audit Process is as follows:
Audit Initation Process
The Audit Process
Nonconformance Management – Minor Nonconformances
Nonconformance Management – Critical Nonconformances (Only applicable to FSSC 22000, ISO 22000, HACCP and FSSC 24000)
Transition Audits - FSMS
Changes Regarding The Client Affecting The Certificate – Without the need to conduct an on-site audit
Suspension Of Accredited Certificate
Transfer Of Accredited Certificate
The Audit Cycle
Nonconformance Management – Major Nonconformances
Certification Decision
Certificate Scope Extensions
Changes Regarding The Client Affecting The Certificate – Requiring an on-site audit (in addition to the audits in cycle)
Withdrawal Of Accredited Certificate
Complaints and Appeals
Complaints and Appeals
Complaints
- Should you wish to lodge a complaint with Aspirata Auditing Testing and Certification, please send an email to certification@assurecloud.co.za, for attention: Certification Manager.
- Please include your name/surname, company name, contact details, date of incident as well as a detailed description of the complaint in your communication.
- Aspirata Auditing Testing and Certification will acknowledge the complaint within 24 business hours and thereafter conduct an investigation. We will provide feedback of the corrective action taken within 7 business days.
- Complaints Handling Process
Appeals
- Should you wish to lodge an appeal against the outcome of your audit, please submit the dispute form within 5 business days from receipt of audit report to the Certification Manager at certification@assurecloud.co.za. No late submissions will be attended to.
- Aspirata Auditing Testing and Certification will acknowledge the appeal within 24 business hours and thereafter conduct an investigation. We will provide feedback on the outcome of the appeal and corrective action taken within 7 business days.
- Appeals Handling Process
Your Assurance with AssureCloud
- Internationally accredited by JAS-ANZ and SANAS
- Certified FSSC Licensed Conformity Assessment Body
- Level 1 B-BBEE Contributor
- Transparent complaints and appeals procedures
- Strict adherence to ISO/IEC 17021-1:2015
Accreditations
Accreditations
Aspirata Auditing Testing and Certification is accredited by:
-
Joint Accreditation System of Australia and New Zealand (JAS-ANZ)
-
South African National Accreditation System (SANAS)
As a Certification Body, we are also licenced by:
-
Foundation FSSC
To view our accreditation status, please visit:
-
Principles and Expectations
Principles and Expectations
In our certification processes, Aspirata Auditing Testing and Certification applies the following principles to help your business strengthen its performance:
-
Impartiality
-
Competence
-
Responsibility
-
Openness
-
Confidentiality
-
Responsiveness to Complaints
We meet customer expectations without compromising impartiality by:
-
focusing on client requirements
-
building beneficial relationships characterized by mutual trust and respect
-
continual improvement and innovation in all processes and offerings
-
achieving delivery dates consistently.
-
Audit Process
Audit Process
Our Audit Process is as follows:
Audit Initation Process
The Audit Process
Nonconformance Management – Minor Nonconformances
Nonconformance Management – Critical Nonconformances (Only Applicable To Fss 22000, Iso 22000, Haccp, And Fssc 24000)
Transition Audits - FSMS
Changes Regarding The Client Affecting The Certificate – Without the need to conduct an on-site audit
Suspension Of Accredited Certificate
Transfer Of Accredited Certificate
The Audit Cycle
Nonconformance Management – Major Nonconformances
Certification Decision
Certificate Scope Extensions
Changes Regarding The Client Affecting The Certificate – Requiring an on-site audit (in addition to the audits in cycle)
Withdrawal Of Accredited Certificate
Complaints and Appeals
Complaints and Appeals
Complaints
- Should you wish to lodge a complaint with Aspirata Auditing Testing and Certification, please send an email to certification@assurecloud.co.za, for attention: Certification Manager.
- Please include your name/surname, company name, contact details, date of incident as well as a detailed description of the complaint in your communication.
- Aspirata Auditing Testing and Certification will acknowledge the complaint within 24 business hours and thereafter conduct an investigation. We will provide feedback of the corrective action taken within 7 business days.
- Complaints Handling Process
Appeals
- Should you wish to lodge an appeal against the outcome of your audit, please submit the dispute form within 5 business days from receipt of audit report to the Certification Manager at certification@assurecloud.co.za. No late submissions will be attended to.
- Aspirata Auditing Testing and Certification will acknowledge the appeal within 24 business hours and thereafter conduct an investigation. We will provide feedback on the outcome of the appeal and corrective action taken within 7 business days.
- Appeals Handling Process
