From ISO 22000 and BRCGS to FDA FSMA, EU food law and GlobalG.A.P. One provider for every food safety need your business has, anywhere in the world.
Selling into both the EU and US? We combine FDA FSMA and EU food law compliance into one coordinated programme, built once, for both markets.
Food safety consulting means working with an external specialist to design, implement and maintain the systems a food business needs to meet legal requirements and certification standards. This covers HACCP plans, standard operating procedures, food safety management systems, internal audit programmes, supplier approval processes and preparation for third-party certification audits.
Businesses seek consulting support for several reasons: a retailer or buyer has made certification a condition of trade. A new export market requires regulatory compliance. An existing certificate is at risk. A business is scaling and its current food safety systems have not kept pace.
Confi Food covers the full scope of food safety consulting worldwide. We work with food manufacturers, hospitality operators, farms, retailers, logistics companies and every other business that handles food, across every major standard and regulation. We also integrate directly with our food safety training programmes, so clients can develop internal capability alongside external consulting support.
| Confi Food (consultant) | Certification body |
|---|---|
| Builds and implements your food safety system | Audits your system independently |
| Works with you throughout the process | Conducts a point-in-time audit |
| Identifies gaps and fixes them | Identifies gaps and records non-conformances |
| Prepares you for the audit | Conducts the audit and issues the certificate |
| On your side | Independent by requirement |
We consult across the full landscape of food safety certification and regulatory compliance. Select any standard below to see the full consulting scope for that standard.
Every service below can be scoped independently or combined into a complete food safety programme. We cover the full journey from first assessment to ongoing compliance.
A structured review of your current food safety practices against the requirements of your target standard or regulation. Produces a prioritised remediation plan and a realistic timeline before any implementation work begins.
Full design and documentation of your food safety management system, including HACCP plans, SOPs, policies, control records and all supporting documentation required for certification or legal compliance.
Hands-on support as you put your food safety system into practice, including staff briefings, process reviews, corrective action guidance and ongoing advice as new requirements emerge.
Design and delivery of a scheduled internal audit programme, including audit scheduling, auditor competency support, non-conformance tracking and management review preparation.
End-to-end preparation for third-party certification audits. Includes a mock audit conducted against the standard's full criteria, a detailed findings report and non-conformance resolution support ahead of the official audit.
A monthly retainer covering regulatory monitoring and alerts, document refresh, periodic review calls and helpline access. Keeps your food safety system current between audits and recertification cycles.
Supply and calibration of food safety monitoring equipment, including temperature probes, pH meters and ATP swab kits. Calibration records provided for audit purposes.
Setup and support for digital food safety systems, including temperature logging software, digital checklist platforms and traceability applications. Reduces paper-based administration and strengthens audit evidence.
Rapid support during food safety incidents, product withdrawals or regulatory investigations. Includes mock recall exercises to build readiness before an incident occurs.
We work with clients across every sector of the food industry. The standard changes. The approach does not.
ISO 22000, BRCGS, SQF, IFS Food, HACCP, allergen management and EU hygiene regulations for factories and processors of all sizes.
HACCP compliance, EU hygiene regulation, food safety culture, allergen management and pre-inspection preparation for restaurants, hotels and catering operations.
Retailer own-brand standards, BRCGS Storage and Distribution, HACCP, traceability and supplier approval for retail food operations.
GlobalG.A.P. IFA, Red Tractor, organic certification, FSMA Produce Safety Rule and good agricultural practices for farms and growers worldwide.
BRCGS Storage and Distribution, IFS Logistics, cold chain management, temperature monitoring and traceability for logistics and distribution businesses.
HACCP, allergen management, CQC-ready food safety documentation and hygiene compliance for care settings and institutional catering.
BRCGS Packaging Materials, ISO/TS 22002-4, food-contact material compliance and hygiene category requirements for packaging manufacturers.
FSMA FSVP foreign supplier verification, EU import requirements, GCC market access, halal certification and multi-market regulatory compliance.
HACCP foundations, regulatory compliance and certification roadmap planning for new food businesses bringing products to market for the first time.
Most consulting firms cover one standard or one sector. Confi Food covers the entire food safety landscape. We are the only provider your business needs, from your first HACCP plan to your tenth certification audit.
ISO, GFSI schemes, regulatory compliance, sector standards and core methodologies. No standard we do not cover. No region we do not reach.
Your team builds internal capability through our training programmes while we deliver the consulting. You become less dependent over time, not more.
A food truck seeking its first HACCP compliance and a multi-site manufacturer targeting BRCGS Grade AA get the same quality of expertise, scoped to their situation.
Every consulting engagement is backed by TrustBite recognition. Our credentials are publicly verifiable in the TrustBite registry.
Gap assessments, documentation, certification preparation and ongoing retainers are all available remotely. On-site delivery is available where required.
Every scope of work is built around your standard, your sector and your operation. We do not apply the same template to every client.
A clear, predictable process from the moment you get in touch. No ambiguity about what happens next.
We review your business, your sector and your target standard or regulation to understand exactly what you need.
We provide a written proposal with a defined scope of work, timeline and fee. No vague retainers. No scope creep.
We assess your current position against your target standard and produce a prioritised action plan.
We build, document and implement your food safety system alongside your team, ready for audit.
Mock audit, non-conformance resolution and support through the third-party certification process.
Retainer, monitoring and recertification support to keep your system current and your certificate intact.
Alongside our consulting services, we deliver recognised food safety training for individuals and teams. Our training courses cover HACCP, food hygiene, allergen management, internal auditing and more. Clients who combine consulting with training develop internal capability faster and require less external support over time. We also offer managed LMS solutions for companies running training at scale.
Answers to the questions we hear most often from new clients.
A food safety consultant helps businesses design, implement and maintain the systems they need to meet food safety standards and legal requirements. This includes gap assessments, writing HACCP plans and SOPs, preparing for certification audits, delivering internal audits, and providing ongoing compliance support. A consultant is distinct from a certification body: the consultant helps you get ready, while the certification body conducts the independent audit.
The right standard depends on your sector, your customers and your target markets. Manufacturers supplying major retailers typically need a GFSI-benchmarked scheme such as BRCGS or IFS Food. Businesses selling into the EU must comply with EU food hygiene regulations. Farms supplying international buyers often need GlobalG.A.P. If you are unsure, request a free consultation and we will identify the right standard for your situation.
The timeline depends on the standard and the current maturity of your food safety systems. For most businesses, the process from initial gap assessment to a successful certification audit takes between 3 and 9 months. ISO 22000 and BRCGS typically take 4 to 6 months with dedicated consultant support. Regulatory compliance work such as EU food law or HACCP implementation can often be completed faster.
A gap assessment is a structured review of your current food safety practices measured against the requirements of a specific standard or regulation. It produces a prioritised list of gaps, a remediation plan and an estimated timeline to certification. It is the correct starting point for any new certification project because it prevents wasted effort by identifying exactly what needs to change before any implementation work begins.
Yes. The majority of our consulting work is delivered remotely, including gap assessments, documentation development, management system design and certification preparation. On-site visits are available where required, for example for pre-certification mock audits or environmental monitoring programme reviews. We work with clients in any country.
Yes. We work with food businesses of all sizes, from single-site startups and food trucks seeking basic HACCP compliance to multi-site manufacturers targeting BRCGS Grade AA. Our consulting scope and fee structures are tailored to the size and complexity of each client's operation.
A food safety consultant helps you build, document and implement the systems you need to meet a standard. A certification body is an independent, accredited organisation that audits your systems and issues a certificate when you pass. The two roles cannot be performed by the same organisation for the same client. Confi Food is a consulting company: we prepare you for the audit conducted by your chosen certification body.
HACCP-based food safety management is a legal requirement for food businesses in the EU, UK, US and most other markets. Specific certification schemes such as BRCGS or ISO 22000 are not legally required in most jurisdictions, but are frequently required by retailers, buyers or export market authorities as a condition of trade. Regulatory compliance work such as EU food law or FDA FSMA compliance is mandatory regardless of whether you pursue voluntary certification.
Consulting fees depend on the standard being targeted, the size and complexity of your operation, and the scope of work required. Projects range from a focused gap assessment for a small operator to a full multi-site FSMS implementation programme. We provide a detailed written proposal after an initial consultation. Request a consultation to receive a scoped quote for your specific situation.
Tell us your standard, your sector and where you are now. We will tell you exactly what needs to happen and how long it will take.