Supplier Verification & Inspection
Ensuring Supply Chain Integrity & Quality
Supplier Verification & Inspection
Strengthening Supplier Integrity
Not all food safety hazards are controlled at your site—many must be controlled within the supply chain. Ensuring that suppliers uphold the highest standards is essential to protecting product integrity, food safety, and brand reputation.
At QFS Assurance, we go beyond the standard supplier audit. Unlike many verification and inspection service providers that compete on price—leading to auditor fatigue and reduced industry engagement—we prioritize expertise, thoroughness, and real value. Our team consists of highly qualified professionals with deep industry knowledge, excellent writing skills, and a firm understanding of both business operations and stakeholder expectations.
We assess suppliers, co-packers, wash stations, co-manufacturers, warehouses, distribution centers, transfer stations, and temporary locations to help businesses mitigate risk, enhance quality, and strengthen their supply chain.
Why Choose QFS Assurance for Supplier Verification?
Deep Industry Expertise & Professional Excellence
Unlike many verification providers that compete on price—leading to auditor fatigue and reduced engagement—our team consists of highly qualified professionals who combine:
- Extensive industry experience across food safety, quality systems, and supply chain management
- Strong technical knowledge and practical business understanding
- Excellent communication skills for clear, actionable reporting
- Commitment to thorough, value-driven assessments
Comprehensive Risk Prevention & Quality Assurance
Our verification approach goes beyond basic compliance to deliver real value:
- Proactive identification of potential issues before they impact operations
- Thorough evaluation of quality systems, processes, and documentation
- Assessment of supplier capabilities and continuous improvement initiatives
- Clear, actionable recommendations for risk mitigation
Strategic Supply Chain Protection
We help businesses strengthen their entire supply chain through:
- Systematic evaluation of supplier performance and reliability
- Identification of vulnerabilities in quality and food safety systems
- Support for supplier development and relationship management
- Long-term monitoring and trend analysis
Our Comprehensive Supplier Assessment Process
1 Pre-Assessment Planning & Customization
Before any audit begins, we develop a tailored assessment strategy that aligns with your specific needs:
- Review of supplier history, previous audits, and risk profile
- Customization of audit criteria based on your quality requirements
- Development of specific assessment protocols for your industry
- Coordination with key stakeholders to ensure comprehensive coverage
2 Comprehensive On-Site & Remote Evaluation
Our expert auditors conduct thorough assessments using a hybrid approach:
- On-site inspections of facilities, processes, and documentation
- Remote evaluations of digital systems and records
- Interviews with key personnel across all levels
- Real-time observation of operational practices
This dual approach ensures maximum coverage while maintaining efficiency.
3 Actionable Insights & Continuous Improvement
We deliver comprehensive reports that drive meaningful improvement:
- Detailed findings with clear evidence and observations
- Prioritized recommendations with implementation timelines
- Risk-based action plans for immediate and long-term improvements
- Follow-up support to track progress and verify corrective actions
Our reports are designed to be both thorough and practical, enabling your team to take immediate action while planning for sustained improvement.
At QFS Assurance, we do not compromise on quality, nor do we engage in price-driven competition that diminishes the value of supplier audits. We are committed to upholding industry standards, providing transparent assessments, and ensuring supply chain integrity through expert-driven verification services.
Erasmo Salazar
Founder & CEO, QFS Assurance
Testimonials
Trusted by Industry Leaders
We recently completed an onsite customized FSSC 22000 course, specifically tailored to the needs of our company. The materials were professionally done, fully customized to meet our needs. The instructor was very engaging, and provided various scenarios to gauge and enhance learning. I have received very positive feedback from the attendees and would say that we are very satisfied with the training that we received.
Dick Simon
Corporate QFS Auditor • Kellanova
The delivery of this course to our entire team of quality leaders was very beneficial and helped to ensure our preparedness for the Standard changes. The content was succinct and completely relevant, the instructor was well-prepared and organized, and the inclusion of real-world experiences and scenarios made the content tangible and easy to understand. The feedback from our team was very positive regarding this training experience. Very well done and thank you!
Andrea Bennett
Director, Quality and Food Safety • ADM Corn Processing, North America
Thank you for providing us with great tools for auditing! It was one of my favorite training courses, considering the very hands-on exercises. I was impressed by the amount of preparation and thoughtfulness that must have gone into putting all the training materials together! It provided a great mock experience of what a real audit feels like. Highly recommended.
Joana Costa
Sr. Supplier Quality Manager • Mars Health & Wellness Division
I highly recommend this FSSC 22000 Lead Auditor Course. Lots of great learnings.
Sherry Tice
QA Manager • GIZEH Packaging, North America Inc.
It was a fantastic training. I was able to learn so much from you about not just FSSC 22000, but how to conduct an audit and what it takes to bring true value during it. The skills I learned during this training will help me to be a better leader and professional in my many years to come.
Steven Haynes
Quality and Food Safety Manager • Mars Petcare North America
It was a great opportunity to learn FSSC 22000! Thank you for the engaging course – I learned a lot!.
Katy Leach
Sr. Manager Corporate Quality and Food Safety • Nature's Bakery
Thank you. You used multiple tools to keep everyone engaged, and you are an excellent facilitator. BRAVO!
Mindy Woytasczyk
External Manufacturing Quality Manager • The Dow Chemical Company
We recently completed an onsite customized FSSC 22000 course, specifically tailored to the needs of our company. The materials were professionally done, fully customized to meet our needs. The instructor was very engaging, and provided various scenarios to gauge and enhance learning. I have received very positive feedback from the attendees and would say that we are very satisfied with the training that we received.
Corporate QFS Auditor • Kellanova
The delivery of this course to our entire team of quality leaders was very beneficial and helped to ensure our preparedness for the Standard changes. The content was succinct and completely relevant, the instructor was well-prepared and organized, and the inclusion of real-world experiences and scenarios made the content tangible and easy to understand. The feedback from our team was very positive regarding this training experience. Very well done and thank you!
Director, Quality and Food Safety • ADM Corn Processing, North America
Thank you for providing us with great tools for auditing! It was one of my favorite training courses, considering the very hands-on exercises. I was impressed by the amount of preparation and thoughtfulness that must have gone into putting all the training materials together! It provided a great mock experience of what a real audit feels like. Highly recommended.
Sr. Supplier Quality Manager • Mars Health & Wellness Division
I highly recommend this FSSC 22000 Lead Auditor Course. Lots of great learnings.
QA Manager • GIZEH Packaging, North America Inc.
It was a fantastic training. I was able to learn so much from you about not just FSSC 22000, but how to conduct an audit and what it takes to bring true value during it. The skills I learned during this training will help me to be a better leader and professional in my many years to come.
Quality and Food Safety Manager • Mars Petcare North America
It was a great opportunity to learn FSSC 22000! Thank you for the engaging course – I learned a lot!.
Sr. Manager Corporate Quality and Food Safety • Nature's Bakery
Thank you. You used multiple tools to keep everyone engaged, and you are an excellent facilitator. BRAVO!
External Manufacturing Quality Manager • The Dow Chemical Company
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