{"id":10186,"date":"2026-05-08T14:08:00","date_gmt":"2026-05-08T14:08:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rafsol.eu\/quality-matters-brcgs-ifs-food-standard-and-iso-22000-quality-systems-as-the-foundation-of-modern-vegetable-fat-production\/"},"modified":"2026-05-28T12:37:21","modified_gmt":"2026-05-28T12:37:21","slug":"quality-matters-brcgs-ifs-food-standard-and-iso-22000-quality-systems-as-the-foundation-of-modern-vegetable-fat-production","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rafsol.eu\/en\/quality-matters-brcgs-ifs-food-standard-and-iso-22000-quality-systems-as-the-foundation-of-modern-vegetable-fat-production\/","title":{"rendered":"Quality Matters &#8211; BRCGS, IFS Food Standard and ISO 22000 Quality Systems as the Foundation of Modern Vegetable Fat Production"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"10186\" class=\"elementor elementor-10186 elementor-10116\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b049fcb e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"b049fcb\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-091ff7c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"091ff7c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>In the food industry, quality is not just a marketing slogan \u2013 it&#8217;s a daily commitment, procedures, audits, and continuous improvement. At RAFSOL Group, we understand that our products reach the tables of millions of consumers across Europe, which is why food safety and the highest quality are our absolute priority. As confirmation of our commitment to quality standards, we hold three key certifications recognized worldwide: <b>BRCGS Food<\/b>, <b>IFS Food<\/b>, and <b>ISO 22000:2018<\/b>.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-273a486 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"273a486\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Why Are Quality Certifications So Important?<\/h2>\n<p>Quality certifications in the food industry serve several fundamental functions. First and foremost, they guarantee that the manufacturer has implemented and applies comprehensive food safety management systems covering all stages of production \u2013 from raw material to finished product. They are also a gateway to cooperation with the largest retail chains and food corporations, which require documented quality standards from their suppliers.<\/p>\n<p>For our business partners, BRCGS, IFS, and ISO 22000 certifications mean confidence that they are working with a reliable, professional manufacturer who meets the highest industry requirements. It&#8217;s a guarantee that every delivery will meet quality expectations and that risks associated with product safety are minimized.<\/p>\n<h2>BRCGS Food \u2013 Global Food Safety Standard<\/h2>\n<p><b>BRCGS (Brand Reputation through Compliance)<\/b> is one of the most recognized and respected food safety standards in the world, developed by the British Retail Consortium. The BRCGS Food certificate is particularly valued by retail chains in the United Kingdom, Western Europe, and Anglo-Saxon markets.<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-10122\" src=\"https:\/\/rafsol.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/System-jakosci-BRCGS-produkcja-tluszczow-roslinnych.jpg\" alt=\"BRCGS Food \u2013 Global Food Safety Standard\" width=\"690\" height=\"520\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rafsol.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/System-jakosci-BRCGS-produkcja-tluszczow-roslinnych.jpg 690w, https:\/\/rafsol.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/System-jakosci-BRCGS-produkcja-tluszczow-roslinnych-300x226.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>What Does Having BRCGS Food Certification Mean?<\/h3>\n<p>RAFSOL Group&#8217;s possession of BRCGS Food certification confirms that our production facility in Zabrze meets stringent requirements regarding:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Quality and food safety management system (HACCP)<\/li>\n<li>Production environment standards and hygiene control<\/li>\n<li>Product safety, authenticity, and legality<\/li>\n<li>Process management, including raw material control, production, and packaging<\/li>\n<li>Personnel, training, and employee competencies<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For our customers, BRCGS Food certification means they can trust us as a supplier who consistently delivers safe products of the highest quality. Thanks to BRCGS, we can serve demanding customers from the retail, catering, and industrial sectors throughout Europe.<\/p>\n<h2>IFS Food Standard \u2013 European Standard of Excellence<\/h2>\n<p><b>IFS (International Featured Standards) Food<\/b> is a standard developed by European retailers from Germany, France, and Italy, widely recognized throughout the European Union. IFS Food focuses on ensuring food safety and compliance with legal requirements, while emphasizing continuous process improvement.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-10120\" src=\"https:\/\/rafsol.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/standard-IFS-produkcja-tluszczow-roslinnych.jpg\" alt=\"IFS Food Standard \u2013 European Standard of Excellence\" width=\"600\" height=\"369\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rafsol.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/standard-IFS-produkcja-tluszczow-roslinnych.jpg 600w, https:\/\/rafsol.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/standard-IFS-produkcja-tluszczow-roslinnych-300x185.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Benefits of IFS Food Certification<\/h3>\n<p>The IFS Food certificate held by RAFSOL Group confirms that:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>We have implemented a comprehensive quality management system based on risk analysis<\/li>\n<li>We apply effective monitoring and control procedures at every stage of production<\/li>\n<li>We ensure full traceability of products and raw materials<\/li>\n<li>We conduct systematic personnel training in food safety<\/li>\n<li>We implement a program of continuous improvement and internal audits<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For our business partners, IFS Food certification is assurance that they are working with a manufacturer who meets the highest European quality standards. It&#8217;s also a guarantee of compliance with the requirements of the largest retail chains in Europe, which facilitates cooperation and opens new market opportunities.<\/p>\n<h2>ISO 22000:2018 \u2013 International Food Safety Management System<\/h2>\n<p><b>ISO 22000:2018<\/b> is an international standard defining requirements for a food safety management system throughout the supply chain. It is a globally recognized standard that integrates HACCP principles with an ISO-compliant management system.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-10120\" src=\"https:\/\/rafsol.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/standard-IFS-produkcja-tluszczow-roslinnych.jpg\" alt=\"ISO 22000:2018 \u2013 International Food Safety Management System\" width=\"600\" height=\"369\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rafsol.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/standard-IFS-produkcja-tluszczow-roslinnych.jpg 600w, https:\/\/rafsol.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/standard-IFS-produkcja-tluszczow-roslinnych-300x185.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Value of ISO 22000:2018 Certification<\/h3>\n<p>RAFSOL Group&#8217;s possession of ISO 22000:2018 certification means that:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>We have implemented an integrated food safety management system<\/li>\n<li>We apply a process approach and risk-based thinking<\/li>\n<li>We ensure continuity and consistency of actions throughout the organization<\/li>\n<li>We conduct systematic evaluations and improvement of the management system<\/li>\n<li>We meet legal and regulatory requirements applicable in the food industry<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>ISO 22000:2018 is confirmation for our customers that food safety is our priority at every stage \u2013 from raw material acceptance, through production and packaging, to storage and distribution.<\/p>\n<h2>Benefits for Our Customers<\/h2>\n<p>Holding BRCGS Food, IFS Food, and ISO 22000:2018 certifications translates into specific benefits for our business partners:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Safety and quality assurance<\/b> \u2013 our products meet the highest food safety standards, which minimizes risk for end consumers and protects our customers&#8217; reputation.<\/li>\n<li><b>Compliance with retail chain requirements<\/b> \u2013 BRCGS and IFS certificates are required by most European retail chains, which means that cooperation with RAFSOL Group is seamless and does not require additional audits.<\/li>\n<li><b>Full traceability<\/b> \u2013 thanks to rigorous procedures, we can trace the product history from raw material to delivery at any time, which is crucial in case of any inquiries or complaints.<\/li>\n<li><b>Supply stability<\/b> \u2013 systematic audits and controls guarantee production continuity and product parameter stability, which translates into predictable cooperation.<\/li>\n<li><b>Technical support<\/b> \u2013 our team of quality specialists is always ready to cooperate in implementing new products, optimizing processes, and solving technological challenges.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p>\n<h2>Quality Culture in the Company&#8217;s DNA<\/h2>\n<p>At RAFSOL Group, certifications are not just documents on the wall \u2013 they are a way of thinking and acting for the entire organization. Every employee, from production line operators to management, is trained in food safety and knows that quality is everyone&#8217;s responsibility.<\/p>\n<p>We regularly conduct internal audits, analyze quality indicators, implement corrective actions, and improve our processes. We cooperate with accredited certification bodies that verify our management systems every year in rigorous external audits.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f2dd134 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"f2dd134\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-51169b3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"51169b3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Other Industry Certifications<\/h2>\n<p>In addition to the BRCGS, IFS, and ISO 22000 quality systems, RAFSOL Group also holds industry certifications confirming our products&#8217; compliance with specific market requirements, including <b>RSPO<\/b> (sustainable palm oil sources), <b>Kosher<\/b>, and <b>Halal<\/b>. More information about these certifications and their significance for our customers can be found in a separate article.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-caa22e3 aleft elementor-widget-icon-box wgl-icon-box elementor-widget elementor-widget-wgl-button\" data-id=\"caa22e3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"wgl-button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"wgl-button  align-icon-left\" href=\"https:\/\/rafsol.eu\/en\/certificates\/\" role=\"button\"><div class=\"button__content\"><span class=\"media-wrapper icon-wrapper\"><span class=\"wgl-icon\" ><svg class=\"icon elementor-icon e-font-icon-svg e-far-file-pdf\" aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 384 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M369.9 97.9L286 14C277 5 264.8-.1 252.1-.1H48C21.5 0 0 21.5 0 48v416c0 26.5 21.5 48 48 48h288c26.5 0 48-21.5 48-48V131.9c0-12.7-5.1-25-14.1-34zM332.1 128H256V51.9l76.1 76.1zM48 464V48h160v104c0 13.3 10.7 24 24 24h104v288H48zm250.2-143.7c-12.2-12-47-8.7-64.4-6.5-17.2-10.5-28.7-25-36.8-46.3 3.9-16.1 10.1-40.6 5.4-56-4.2-26.2-37.8-23.6-42.6-5.9-4.4 16.1-.4 38.5 7 67.1-10 23.9-24.9 56-35.4 74.4-20 10.3-47 26.2-51 46.2-3.3 15.8 26 55.2 76.1-31.2 22.4-7.4 46.8-16.5 68.4-20.1 18.9 10.2 41 17 55.8 17 25.5 0 28-28.2 17.5-38.7zm-198.1 77.8c5.1-13.7 24.5-29.5 30.4-35-19 30.3-30.4 35.7-30.4 35zm81.6-190.6c7.4 0 6.7 32.1 1.8 40.8-4.4-13.9-4.3-40.8-1.8-40.8zm-24.4 136.6c9.7-16.9 18-37 24.7-54.7 8.3 15.1 18.9 27.2 30.1 35.5-20.8 4.3-38.9 13.1-54.8 19.2zm131.6-5s-5 6-37.3-7.8c35.1-2.6 40.9 5.4 37.3 7.8z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/span><span class=\"button__text\">See our certificates<\/span><\/div><\/a>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-77c64b1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"77c64b1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Quality Is Our Foundation<\/h2>\n<p>In the dynamically changing world of the food industry, where consumer requirements and legal regulations are constantly growing, holding BRCGS Food, IFS Food, and ISO 22000:2018 certifications is not a luxury, but a necessity. For RAFSOL Group, they are confirmation of our commitment to the highest standards of quality and safety.<\/p>\n<p>Every bottle of oil, every frying fat package, every tanker delivery, all products that leave our facility in Zabrze are covered by rigorous quality control procedures. This is a guarantee that our customers receive a safe product that complies with specifications and meets their expectations.<\/p>\n<p><b>Quality matters<\/b> \u2013 these three words are not just the title of this article, but the foundation of our operations. Thanks to BRCGS Food, IFS Food, and ISO 22000:2018 certifications, we can confirm our commitment to customers, consumers, and the entire supply chain every day.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Looking for an oil supplier with proven quality and certifications recognized in the European market? 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