Certification bodies and experts at EIT Food Assessment
EIT Food Assessment is a Knowledge and Innovation Centre of the EIT Food body. As part of the European Institute of Innovation & Technology Food, we are traditionally committed to quality, research and innovation.
EIT Food Assessment operates in reference to ISO 17024 guidelines, maintaining personnel and organisational independence from EIT Food, specifically EIT Food Learning Services. EIT Food is free from any directives regarding certification decisions. This allows participants to acquire the desired competencies in the agri-food sector methodologically and subsequently have their competencies independently and impartially certified by EIT Food Assessment.
Organizational independence of EIT Food Assessment
Our ambition is to offer employees in an agrifood company teaching and certification at the highest level. Therefore, we strictly separate teaching and certification to guarantee impartiality, objectivity and fairness. As it is also prescribed by ISO 17024 for certifications. For this reason, EIT Food Learning Services is responsible for teaching and EIT Food Assessment for examination and certification.
How does EIT Food Assessment relate to EIT Food and EIT Food Learning Services?
The following graphic shows the relationship between EIT Food, EIT Food Learning Services and EIT Food Assessment. EIT Food Assessment is an independent organizational structure within EIT Food. The independence is observed and overseen by the Learning and Assessment Advisory Board.Â
EIT Food Assessment: Upholding excellence in certification
EIT Food Assessment is committed to maintaining the highest standards of certification within the agrifood sector referring to ISO 17024. Through
- Independent and impartial assessments: We provide independent and impartial assessments and certifications through our Certification Agencies, adhering to the principles of ISO 17024. This ensures that all evaluations are fair and unbiased.
- Accreditation of certification agencies: We rigorously accredit certification agencies to ensure they meet our stringent standards and guarantee the reliability and credibility of their certification processes.
- Quality Assurance: We are dedicated to ensuring the highest quality of assessments and certifications. Through continuous monitoring and improvement, we uphold the integrity and excellence of our certification services.
By fulfilling these responsibilities, EIT Food Assessment plays a vital role in fostering trust and excellence across the agri-food sector.
Interested in becoming an accredited Certification Agency?
Certification agencies are accredited by EIT Food Assessment based on predefined criteria, granting them the authority to conduct certification exams and issue certifications on behalf of EIT Food Assessment. The adherence to quality standards is regularly monitored by EIT Food Assessment to ensure excellence and reliability.