QS in 3 Minuten
Not all audits are the same
The QS scheme comprises various types of audit, each with a different focus. The regular audit forms the basis for certification and comprehensively assesses whether a...
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Report incidents online
In the event of an incident, every minute counts. That is why QS provides an online form for quick and straightforward reporting. Scheme participants are guided step by step...
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Are your contact details up to date?
To ensure that QS can contact companies quickly, for example in the event of a crisis, or provide information on system-relevant issues, the contact details in the QS database...
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2026 Harvest: Supplementary control plan for aflatoxin B1 updated
The revised supplementary control plan for aflatoxin B1 in maize from the 2026 harvest has been in force since 18 September 2026. Slovakia and Ukraine have been evaluated and...
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From nonconformity to corrective action
If nonconformities are identified during an audit and evaluated as C or D/K.O., the feed company proposes appropriate corrective actions. Together with the auditor, actions,...
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Screening can save money
Not every feed sample needs to be analyzed directly using the more complex and often more costly reference method. In QS feed monitoring, more cost-effective screening methods...
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Self-assessment: QS provides checklists
The first level of control in the QS scheme is self-assessment. Here, feed companies are responsible for verifying their own compliance with QS requirements. This allows...
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Road transport bottlenecks: Exemption extended through the end of 2026
Due to low water levels and the resulting bottlenecks in the transportation sector, QS has established a temporary exemption: Under certain conditions, feed companies may act...
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Between A and K.O.: Evaluating audits on a sliding scale
The QS scheme is not just about ‘pass’ or ‘fail’. The evaluations in the audits are deliberately graded on a sliding scale: alongside A (compliant) and D or K.O....
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QS-Soyplus: A big plus in sustainability
QS-Soy plus makes the use of soy as a protein source in animal feed more sustainable – whilst ensuring a practical approach. QS developed the standard in collaboration with...
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