The certification process conducted by EVOCERT is transparent and tailored to the size and specific needs of the facility. We offer organizational and substantive support at every stage.

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1. Pre-audit (optional)

This voluntary step allows for an assessment of the level of readiness for the actual certification audit. During the visit, the EVOCERT auditor:

• analyzes the level of HACCP system implementation,
• identifies any gaps and non-compliances,
• identifies necessary actions to be implemented before the certification audit.

The pre-audit does not end with the issuance of an audit report.

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2. Documentation review

The EVOCERT audit team performs a detailed assessment of the system documentation, checking whether:

• the HACCP plan contains all required elements,
• risks have been properly identified,
• critical control points (CCPs) have been identified and described,
• monitoring, verification, and corrective action procedures are in place,
• documentation is current, consistent, transparent, and appropriate to the facility's operations.

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3. Certification audit

This is a crucial step in the entire process. During an EVOCERT on-site audit:

• evaluates the implementation of the system in practice,
• verifies compliance of processes with documentation,
• checks operational and hygiene activities,
• conducts conversations with employees and monitors compliance with procedures.

The result of the audit is a report containing any non-conformities for which corrective actions should be taken before a certificate is issued.

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4. Issuance of Codex Alimentarius certificate

If the system meets all requirements, EVOCERT issues a Codex Alimentarius certificate valid for 36 months (3 years). This certificate confirms:

• the effective implementation of the system,
• compliance with Codex Alimentarius requirements,
• the organization's ability to manage food safety.

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5. Surveillance audits

In order for the certificate to remain valid for its full period, it is necessary to carry out annual surveillance audits. Their goal is to:

• check whether the system is still effective,
• assess whether the implemented changes have been appropriately reflected in the plan,
• monitor compliance with legal and industry requirements,
• identify areas for further improvement.

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6. Recertification audit

Three years after the certificate issuance, a full recertification audit is conducted. The scope and process of this audit are similar to the initial certification – all system elements and their practical effectiveness are verified. A positive audit result allows for the certificate to be renewed for another three-year period.

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