SLSI receives RvA Accreditation

With the publication of ISO 22000: 2005 standard for Food Safety Management by the International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO), the Sri Lanka Standard Institution (SLSI) has introduced a Food Safety Management System Certification Scheme to be in line with the standard.

The Food Safety Management System Certification Scheme which was in operation based on Codex Alimentarius Commission Recommended International Code of Practice - General Principal of Food Hygiene requirements - CAC/RCP1 - 1969, Revision 4 requirements were also updated to meet the SLS 126: 2005 - Food Safety Management requirements as it mainly covers the HACCP requirements.

It was also decided to implement both schemes in parallel, as in the international scene the certificates issued against ISO 22000: 2005 and HACCP are equally recognised.

In this context SLSI sought accreditation for both schemes from Raad voor Accreditatie (RvA) of the Netherlands, one of the world's renowned accreditation bodies to ensure that the certificates issued under the schemes are well recognised internationally.

SLSI has received the accreditation for both schemes (i.e.) ISO 22000 and SLS 1266 (HACCP) and now the Sri Lankan business community can enjoy the benefits of this certification as the certificates are acceptable in any part of the world, being duly accredited by one of the world's renowned Accreditation Bodies, RvA of the Netherlands.