Food Inspections

In today’s complex global food supply chains, a single weak link can create ripple effects across markets. Without rigorous oversight, quality and safety issues can slip through undetected — and the consequences are severe:

1. Costly recalls – The direct cost of a single recall often exceeds $10 million, with large-scale cases climbing much higher.

2. Buyer rejections – Shipments that fail quality or safety checks result in wasted inventory, delays, and lost contracts.

3. Regulatory non-compliance – Enforcement of global food safety laws continues to tighten, leaving little margin for error.

4. Damaged reputation – More than half of consumers change their buying habits for months after a food safety incident, making recovery difficult.

With global supply chains, maintaining consistent food safety and quality is harder than ever.

Our Solution: Independent Food Inspections

QIMA food inspections give you peace of mind at every stage of production:

1. On-site checks – packaging, labeling, hygiene, storage, and handling.

2. Sampling & testing – microbiological, chemical, allergen, and nutritional analysis through accredited labs.

3. Compliance verification – inspections aligned with FSMA, BRCGS, IFS, SQF, and customer-specific standards.

4. Instant reporting – clear, photo-rich reports delivered within 24–48 hours via the QIMA platform.

5. Global coverage – qualified inspectors in all major sourcing regions.

Benefits of Food Inspections

1. Protect your brand – prevent costly recalls and safeguard consumer trust.

2. Stay compliant – meet the requirements of your target markets.

3. Save costs – reduce rework, losses, and shipping delays.

4. Gain visibility – real-time data and analytics across your supply chain.

5. Increase efficiency – let your team focus on production, while we handle quality assurance.

How It Works

1. Book your inspection online in minutes.

2. Inspector on-site – at factories, warehouses, or shipping depots.

3. Comprehensive checks – visual inspection, sampling, packaging integrity, and compliance verification.

4. Fast reporting – detailed report with photos, pass/fail results, and recommendations.

5. Follow-up actions – track improvements with ongoing inspection programs.

Why choose QIMA for Food Inspections?

Efficient communication and service

• Agile and responsive technical support at all stages.

• Transparent certification process and adherence to timelines.

• Proven service quality, with an NPS satisfaction metric of 72 points.

Cost and time optimization

• Integrated audits that minimize the number of visits and costs.

• Simplified processes that reduce impacts on operation.

• Strategic and efficient allocation of auditors.

Industry leadership

• Pioneer company with over 30 years of experience in food safety, organic certification, and sustainability.

• Complete certification ecosystem, from farm to table.

• Advanced technology for compliance monitoring