Before you invite a certification body, our expert visits your site and reviews documentation, shop-floor practice and infrastructure against your target standard. You get a clear, prioritised list of what must change — and why.
Gap findings feed straight into the implementation plan, so nothing is wasted.
Key benefits
- Know exactly where you stand
- Prioritised, costed action plan
- Avoid major nonconformities
- Plan infrastructure changes early
Our process
- 1Document review
- 2Plant walk-through and infrastructure review
- 3Staff interviews
- 4Gap report and action plan
Standards this service supports
- FSSC 22000GFSI-recognised food safety scheme built on ISO 22000, ISO/TS 22002 prerequisite programmes and FSSC additional requirements.
- BRCGS Food SafetyThe GFSI-recognised global standard demanded by UK and international retailers, graded on audit performance.
- ISO 22000The international risk-based food safety management system standard for every organisation in the food chain.
- SQFA GFSI-benchmarked HACCP-based programme preferred by US retailers and food service providers.
Frequently asked questions
How long does a gap assessment take?
Usually one to three days on site depending on plant size and the number of standards, followed by a written report.