Why are third-party audits and certification so important to retailers and wholesalers?
No company can afford to ignore food safety. If they are unable to prove they are providing safe food they will find markets closed to them. Retailers wholesalers have an obligation to their customers and also need to protect their brand. They do not want to use suppliers who might compromise the trust their customers have in them or who might leave them vulnerable to the possibility of expensive product recalls and litigation. Retailers/wholesalers need a reliable way to select food suppliers who are fully committed to safety and quality. In a global marketplace, this can only be accomplished via third-party audits and certification.
