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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QS information event in Belgium a complete success
On 28 January 2020, a QS information event was held in Leuven for coordinators, wholesalers, preparation and processing companies and logistics companies in the fruit and...
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Successful sampling training in Italy
On 22 January 2020, QS in cooperation with CSO Italy conducted a sampling training course in Italy on QS residue monitoring. The training, which was aimed at wholesalers,...
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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...
Learn moreQS scheme manual for 2020 published
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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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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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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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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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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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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QS at the PROGNOSFRUIT 2019
The 44th PROGNOSFRUIT will take place in Alden-Biesen (Belgium) from 7 to 9 August 2019. This year QS will again be represented with an information stand at the annual congress...
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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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OQUALIM recognises VLOG feed as equivalent
For QS-certified feed companies using the VLOG add-on module, it is now much easier to supply French farmers with GMO-free feed. The reason for this trade facilitation is that...
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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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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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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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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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QS at the ICOP 2018
From 21 to 23 November 2018 the ICOP (International Conference of Producer Organisations), one of the most important international conferences for the fruit and vegetable...
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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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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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Participation of GLOBALG.A.P. Option 2 producers now possible
As of today, producers with GLOBALG.A.P. Option 2 certificate have the opportunity to participate in the QS scheme. The prerequisites for this and a step-by-step guide to...
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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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