May 2020 - Overview of new QS scheme participants
Every month, new companies decide to participate in the QS scheme and thus give a signal to their customers that all their operational processes are checked by independent...
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Food safety - a daily task at QS
The United Nations has declared 7 June as World Food Safety Day. Every year since 2019, this day has drawn attention worldwide to the health consequences of contaminated and...
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QS infoportal on the coronavirus offers important specialist information for operational prevention
The slower rate of infection has led to a certain relaxation of the situation in the corona crisis. To ensure that this will remain this way, the consistent implementation of...
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Spring issue of QS-Report Meat and Meat Products published
The new issue of the QS-Report Meat and Meat Products is now available in our media catalogue on the QS company website .
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Coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) - resumption of audit work
Due to the spread of the coronavirus, we had strongly recommended to refrain from conducting all QS audits in the past two months. In view of the current slowdown in the...
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April 2020 - Overview of new QS scheme participants
Every month, new companies decide to participate in the QS scheme and thus give a signal to their customers that all their operational processes are checked by independent...
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New FAQ area for laboratories in the Residue, Feed and Salmonella monitoring
In addition to FAQs on the QS scheme, on participation in the scheme and on questions from the individual scheme stages, QS now also offers a separate question-answer area on...
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Aflatoxin B1 - Revision of the additional control plan
The additional control plan for aflatoxin B1 was revised with effect from April 29, 2020. Based on the available results for aflatoxin B1 in maize, the revised version contains...
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IDTF database is positively evaluated in an online survey
In order to further optimize the service of the ICRT (International Committee Road Transport) and to make lasting improvements to the IDTF database (International Database...
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March 2020 - Overview of new QS scheme participants
Every month, new companies decide to participate in the QS scheme and thus give a signal to their customers that all their operational processes are checked by independent...
Learn moreStyle guide for the QS certification mark - Revised edition published
QS has revised the structure and layout of the style guide for the use of the QS certification mark, further specifying the rules for use on composite products. The new version...
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Coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2): Extension of all QS eligibilities of delivery
Due to the current spread of the coronavirus, the eligibility of delivery of all QS certified locations will be extended by two months . According to the extended QS...
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Spread of the coronavirus makes it necessary to dispense with QS audits
Due to the progressive spread of the coronavirus (Sars-CoV-2), QS urgently recommends its system partners to refrain from carrying out all QS audits within the next two months....
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Coronavirus (Sars-CoV-2) - recognition for deliveries to external systems remains
In view of the current spread of the coronavirus (Sars-CoV-2) , QS has already pointed out that upcoming audit dates can be postponed at the discretion and after consultation...
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Supporting document on listeria prevention: QS publishes revised version
Together with experts from industry and science, QS has developed a supporting document for slaughterhouses, deboning- and processing-plants to determine the risk of Listeria...
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February 2020 - Overview of new QS scheme participants
Every month, new companies decide to participate in the QS scheme and thus give a signal to their customers that all their operational processes are checked by independent...
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QS feed monitoring: Interactive world map updated
The interactive world map on the QS homepage for QS feed monitoring has been expanded to include the latest analysis results (period 07/2019 - 12/2019). It now includes...
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QS-Database: New system enables verification of the delivery authorization in case of maintenance
To enable QS scheme participants to check the eligibility of delivery of their customers at any time, QS has set up a so-called back-up system in the QS Database. In the case...
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Revision of the additional control plan for Aflatoxin B1 – Changed risk classification for the Czech Republic
With effect from February 10, 2020 QS has revised the additional control plan for aflatoxin B1. The revised version of the additional control plan contains a new risk...
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January 2020 - Overview of new QS scheme participants
Every month, new companies decide to participate in the QS scheme and thus give a signal to their customers that all their operational processes are checked by independent...
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Participate now - online survey of the IDTF database
To further optimise the IDTF database (International Database Transport for Feed) , the ICRT (International Committee Road Transport) has been conducting an online survey...
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Supporting documents now online
As part of the 2020 revision, now all revised and new supporting documents have been published on our QS website since 15 January 2020 and are available for you to download.
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December 2019 - Overview of new QS scheme participants
Every month, new companies decide to participate in the QS scheme and thus give a signal to their customers that all their operational processes are checked by independent...
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Event Farm at the IGW in Berlin
As the leading standard provider for safe fresh food in Germany and a reliable partner along the value chain, QS supports the active dialogue between society and modern...
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QS checklists - Spanish language versions available immediately
In addition to a German and English version, the QS checklists for audits carried out from 1 January 2020 onwards are now also available in Spanish in the document centre of...
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Meat, Livestock Farming and Feed – Revisions as of 1 January 2020
The QS guidelines from the meat, livestock farming and feed sectors were revised in the course of the 2020 revision in terms of both content and editing and adapted to...
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The revised QS guidelines have been valid since 1 January 2020. They can now be viewed and downloaded in the Documentcenter of the QS company website.
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Round robin test salmonella monitoring 2019: 36 of 38 laboratories successful
36 of the 38 participating laboratories from Germany, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Poland and Denmark achieved a positive result in the 2019 QS round robin test...
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Extension of mutual recognition with Danish standard DAFC
QS and the Danish standard Danish Agriculture and Food Council (DAFC) have agreed to extend their mutual recognition, already existing since 2006, for another two years.
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QS wishes a Merry Christmas
Before we start the year 2020 full of optimism, we would like to thank you for the good and successful cooperation in 2019.
Learn moreRevision 2020: Changes in the Feed Sector
On 1 January 2020, the revised Guideline Feed Sector will enter into force. We have already compiled the most important changes for the feed sector in advance:
Learn moreRevision 2020: Guidelines and checklists published
From now on, the guidelines valid for the coming year 2020 can be viewed and downloaded in the document centre of the QS company website. You can also download the revised...
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Feed monitoring: Revision of the additional control plan for Aflatoxin B1
The additional control plan for Aflatoxin B1 in maize has been revised with effect from 11 December 2019. Based on the available results for Aflatoxin B1, the revised version...
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November 2019 - Overview of new QS scheme participants
Every month, new companies decide to participate in the QS scheme and thus give a signal to their customers that all their operational processes are checked by independent...
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IDTF Database Online Survey
The IDTF (International Database Transport for Feed) database of the ICRT (International Committee Road Transport) summarises the minimum requirements for the cleaning of...
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Autumn issue of the QS Report Meat and Meat Products published
The autumn issue of the QS Report Meat and Meat Products has been published and can now be read and downloaded in the media catalogue of the QS website. To receive the QS...
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October 2019 - Overview of new QS scheme participants
Every month, new companies decide to participate in the QS scheme and thus give a signal to their customers that all their operational processes are checked by independent...
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QS Software Platform - Spanish Version Now Online
In addition to the German and English languages, the QS software platform is now also available in a Spanish version. The new version makes the use of the database much easier...
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On January 1, 2020, a new version of the guideline Diagnostic Data in Poultry Slaughter will be valid. The revised version contains essential changes in the indication of...
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QS scheme manual 2020 - Start of the commentary phase
From 21 October to 3 November, all QS scheme participants, auditors and interested parties are invited to participate in the commentary for the QS scheme manual. With immediate...
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September 2019 - Overview of new QS scheme participants
Every month, new companies decide to participate in the QS scheme and thus give a signal to their customers that all their operational processes are checked by independent...
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Revision of the additional control plan Aflatoxin B1
QS has revised the additional control plan for aflatoxin B1 with effect from 23 September 2019. As a result of updated weather data, existing results of the new harvest and...
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August 2019 - Overview of new QS scheme participants
Every month, new companies decide to participate in the QS scheme and thus give a signal to their customers that all their operational processes are checked by independent...
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Extension of mutual recognition between FAMI-QS and QS
In recent years, FAMI-QS, a worldwide standard for the safety of special feed ingredients, and QS have strengthened and expanded their collaboration. Since June last year,...
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Further recognition for companies storing meat and meat products: BRC Global Standard for Food Safety
In addition to IFS Logistics, IFS Food, IFS Wholesale, IFS Cash & Carry and BRC Global Standard for Storage & Distribution, QS now also recognizes the BRC Global...
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QS in international exchange at PROGNOSFRUIT and ICoMST 2019
Last week QS was represented at two congresses, ICoMST and PROGNOSFRUIT. At the ICoMST 2019, which took place from August 4 to 9 in Potsdam, QS appeared for the first time as a...
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QS at Anuga 2019 - Save the Date!
Great events cast their shadows ahead! From 5 to 9 October 2019, Anuga, the world's largest trade fair for the food industry, will open its doors in Cologne. At this year's...
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July 2019 - Overview of new QS scheme participants
Every month, new companies decide to participate in the QS scheme and thus give a signal to their customers that all their operational processes are checked by independent...
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Revision of the additional control plan Aflatoxin B1
With effect from 05 August 2019, the additional control plan Aflatoxin B1 was revised. The revised version contains a new risk classification for Ukraine, based on the...
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Revision of the Feed Monitoring Guideline as of 1 August 2019
Due to a clarification, the Feed Monitoring Guideline was revised on 1 August 2019. The new version can now be viewed and downloaded from the Document Center on the QS website .
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QS at the ICoMST 2019
The 65th edition of the International Congress of Meat Science and Technology (ICoMST) will take place in Potsdam/Berlin from 4 to 9 August 2019. This year, QS will be...
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QS random audits 2019 completely unannounced
This year's random sample audits for the system chains fruit, vegetables, potatoes as well as meat and meat products started at the beginning of this week. As in previous...
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June 2019 - Overview of new QS scheme participants
Every month, new companies decide to participate in the QS scheme and thus give a signal to their customers that all their operational processes are checked by independent...
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Revision of the Feed Monitoring Guidelines as of 1 July 2019
The QS Advisory Board on Cattle and Pigs‘ last meeting decided to revise the Feed Monitoring Guideline and Annex 8.2 Table of Limit- and QS Guideline Values on 1 July 2019.
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May 2019 - Overview of new QS scheme participants
Every month, new companies decide to participate in the QS scheme and thus give a signal to their customers that all their operational processes are checked by independent...
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QS Laboratory Performance Assessment for Feed: 100 percent passed
High-quality and safe feed is crucial for an optimal nutrition of the animals. Feed is therefore also a particularly important part of the food value chain. The reliable work...
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New issue of QS-Report Meat and Meat Products published
The new issue of the QS-Report Meat and Meat Products has been published fresh from the press and can be read and downloaded in the media catalog of the QS company website.
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April 2019 - Overview of new QS scheme participants
Every month, new companies decide to participate in the QS scheme and thus give a signal to their customers that all their operational processes are checked by independent...
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QS wishes a Happy Easter!
No more winter grey - now it's getting colorful again! Our whole team wishes you, your employees and your family a wonderful and relaxing Easter holiday with plenty of sunshine!
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March 2019 - Overview of new QS scheme participants
Every month, new companies decide to participate in the QS scheme and thus give a signal to their customers that all their operational processes are checked by independent...
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Base de datos QS: Criterios de seguridad más estrictos para la creación de contraseñas
QS ha reforzado las normas de seguridad para la creación de contraseñas en la plataforma de software QS y redefinido la política de contraseñas de acuerdo con las...
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QS Database: Higher security standards for password creation
QS has tightened the security rules for password creation in the QS software platform and redefined the password policy according to the recommendations of the German Federal...
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February 2019 - Overview of new QS scheme participants
Every month, new companies decide to participate in the QS scheme and thus give a signal to their customers that all their operational processes are checked by independent...
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Additional control plan Aflatoxin B1 revised
With effect from 5 March 2019, the additional control plan Aflatoxin B1 valid thus far is revised. In the revised version, a new classification of risk was made for Romania.
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Findings in poultry slaughtering extended
The QS Advisory Board for Poultry has decided to expand the report of diagnostic data in poultry slaughtering. The guideline Data collection in poultry slaughtering will be...
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Interactive world map: Current analysis results of the QS feed monitoring published
The interactive world map on the QS homepage for QS feed monitoring has been extended by the latest analysis results (period 07/2018 - 12/2018). The countries of origin Morocco...
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Fifth part of the QS series published in "Eurofruit"
As part of our media collaboration with the international magazine Eurofruit, the fifth and thus for the time being the last article about the QS requirements for companies in...
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Januar 2019 - Overview of new QS scheme participants
Every month, new companies decide to participate in the QS scheme and thus give a signal to their customers that all their operational processes are checked by independent...
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Additional control plan Aflatoxin B1 revised
With effect from 1 February 2019, the additional control plan Aflatoxin B1 valid thus far is revised. In the revised version, a new classification of risk was made for Slovakia.
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Feed sector - New supporting document in incident and crisis management published
QS has published a new supporting document for its scheme participants from the feed sector to support their incident and crisis management. This is intended to support...
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December 2018 - Overview of new QS scheme participants
Every month, new companies decide to participate in the QS scheme and thus give a signal to their customers that all their operational processes are checked by independent...
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QS wishes a Merry Christmas!
The year 2018 is coming to an end and 2019 is already knocking on our doors! At this point we would like to thank you for the trusting and constructive cooperation in 2018!
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QS scheme manual of 2019 released
Since 17 December 2018, the guidelines valid as of 2019 can be viewed and downloaded on the QS website . In addition, the checklists for audits , which will be carried...
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November 2018 - Overview of new QS scheme participants
Every month, new companies decide to participate in the QS scheme and thus give a signal to their customers that all their operational processes are checked by independent...
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QS Database – Optimised presentation of eligibility of delivery
The way the search results in the scheme participant search function of the QS database are presented, has been further optimised. From now on, the respective location’s...
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Storage of meat and meat products - QS eligibility of delivery required from 2019
At the end of 2018, the transitional period for the review of meat and meat products service providers will expire. Starting in 2019, companies that store QS meat and meat...
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Third part of the QS series published in "Eurofruit"
As part of our media collaboration with the international magazine Eurofruit, the third of a total of five articles on the QS requirements for companies in the fruit and...
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Commenting Phase 2019 – Your opinion matters!
As every year, QS invites all scheme participants, auditors and other interested parties to take part in the commenting for the QS scheme manual. Between 15. and 22. November...
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New issue of the QS-Report Meat and Meat Products pub-lished
The new issue of the QS-Report Meat and Meat Products has been published hot off the press and can now be read and downloaded in the media catalogue of the QS website.
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October 2018 - Overview of new QS scheme participants
Every month, new companies decide to participate in the QS scheme and thus give a signal to their customers that all their operational processes are checked by independent...
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September 2018 - Overview of new QS scheme participants
Every month, new companies decide to participate in the QS scheme and thus give a signal to their customers that all their operational processes are checked by independent...
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August 2018 - Overview of new QS scheme participants
Every month, new companies decide to participate in the QS scheme and thus give a signal to their customers that all their operational processes are checked by independent...
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Revision of the additional control plan for aflatoxin B1 has been revised
With effect from 17 September 2018, the additional control plan Aflatoxin B1 has been revised. Based on existing weather data, on results of the new harvest as well as on...
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QS Monitoring Report Feed has been released
The new issue of the QS Monitoring Report Feed not only shows the current results on residues in feed but also the development of the results over the last 5 years. In the...
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Feed Magazine article: Safe feed - safe food
Safe feed is the basis for safe food. On this topic, Claudia Brill (coordination feed sector) and Katharina Clemens (management assistant) from QS have written an article for...
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Recognition with Fami-QS - Registration in QS-Database now possible
Fami-QS and QS have recently signed a mutual recognition agreement for the production and trade of additives and premixes, including particular feed material. With this, QS...
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Interactive world map for QS feed monitoring updated
How many samples have been taken within the QS feed monitoring in China? Did the analysed maize samples from Thailand show any abnormalities regarding Aflatoxin B1? How many...
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Mutual recognition between QS and Fami-QS
QS and FAMI-QS have agreed upon a mutual recognition of audits. The bilateral agreement between the two scheme owners will apply as of 15-08-2018 and include the production and...
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July 2018 - Overview of new QS scheme participants
Every month, new companies decide to participate in the QS scheme and thus give a signal to their customers that all their operational processes are checked by independent...
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June 2018 - Overview of new QS scheme participants
Every month, new companies decide to participate in the QS scheme and thus give a signal to their customers that all their operational processes are checked by independent...
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Revision of the guidelines Feed Sector and Feed Monitoring
In the course of our harmonization meetings with international scheme owners in the feed sector, amendments have been made in the Guidelines Feed Sector and Feed Monitoring....
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Additional control plan Aflatoxin B1 revised
With effect from 25 June 2018, the additional control plan Aflatoxin B1 valid thus far is revised.
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May 2018 - Overview of new QS scheme participants
Every month, new companies decide to participate in the QS scheme and thus give a signal to their customers that all their operational processes are checked by independent...
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April 2018 - Overview of new QS scheme participants
Every month, new companies decide to participate in the QS scheme and thus give a signal to their customers that all their operational processes are checked by independent...
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QS internationally present
Of the approximately 200,000 QS scheme participants, who are currently participating in the QS scheme either directly or through the recognition of another standard, more than...
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Revision of Additional control plan Aflatoxin B1
The Additional control plan Aflatoxin B1 has been revised with effect from 6 March 2018.
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March 2018 - Overview of new QS scheme participants
Every month, new companies decide to participate in the QS scheme and thus give a signal to their customers that all their operational processes are checked by independent...
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QS Feed Monitoring: Interactive World Map has been updated
The interactive world map on the QS website has been enhanced with the latest QS feed monitoring analysis results and now includes the data for the period from January 1,...
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New: Combined checklist for processing
Due to the implementation of the new QS guideline Preparation/Processing Fruit, Vegetables and Potatoes in 2017 the scope of the QS scheme has been expanded by processed...
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February 2018 - Overview of new QS scheme participants
Every month, new companies decide to participate in the QS scheme and thus give a signal to their customers that all their operational processes are checked by independent...
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Recording and reporting of diagnostic data pig adapted to practice
The QS advisory board for cattle and pigs has specified the requirements for recording and reporting of diagnostic data in pig slaughter and made them more practical....
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January 2018 - Overview of new QS scheme participants
Every month, new companies decide to participate in the QS scheme and thus give a signal to their customers that all their operational processes are checked by independent...
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Style Guide for the QS certification mark – revised version released
The Style Guide for the use of the QS certification mark was extended by revised regulations for the labelling of composed products with the QS certification mark. The updated...
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December 2017 - Overview of new QS scheme participants
Every month, new companies decide to participate in the QS scheme and thus give a signal to their customers that all their operational processes are checked by independent...
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