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Let AUS-QUAL assist your business with your next Freshcare audit

AUS-QUAL your assurance partner

	Our History AUS-QUAL is part of AUS-MEAT Limited and was formed in 1998. As an Australian owned not-for-profit business, AUS-QUAL has grown to be a leading provider of auditing, certification and training services, with a core focus on servicing primary producers across a broad range of programs. Serving every Australian state and territory, the experience and integrity of our team and their focus on providing a quality service have made AUS-QUAL a market leader. Our business operates under internationally recognised Quality Management Systems (ISO 9001:2015), Environmental Management Systems (ISO14001:2015), and Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems (ISO 45001:2018). Alongside other Freshcare approved certification bodies, AUS-QUAL is also accredited by JASANZ. Our business has been a long-term supporter of the Australian horticultural industry, having been involved with Freshcare since its inception.

Our History

AUS-QUAL is part of AUS-MEAT Limited and was formed in 1998. As an Australian owned not-for-profit business, AUS-QUAL has grown to be a leading provider of auditing, certification and training services, with a core focus on servicing primary producers across a broad range of programs.
Serving every Australian state and territory, the experience and integrity of our team and their focus on providing a quality service have made AUS-QUAL a market leader. Our business operates under internationally recognised Quality Management Systems (ISO 9001:2015), Environmental Management Systems (ISO14001:2015), and Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems (ISO 45001:2018). Alongside other Freshcare approved certification bodies, AUS-QUAL is also accredited by JASANZ.
Our business has been a long-term supporter of the Australian horticultural industry, having been involved with Freshcare since its inception.

Freshcare’s Sustainability Standards are being widely adopted, providing independent assurance of on-farm environmental practices and sustainable production.

We offer services against the following Freshcare Programs:

Freshcare Food Safety and Quality Standard (FSQ4.2)
Freshcare Supply Chain Standard (SCS2)
Freshcare Environmental Standard (ENV3) including the Reef Standard applicable to Queensland
Freshcare Australian Wine Industry Standards of Sustainable Practice (AWISSP - VIT1 and AWISSP -WIN1.1)

AUS-QUAL is accredited by JASANZ for Freshcare Food Safety and Quality Standard (Edition 4.2) and Freshcare Supply Chain Standard (Edition 2).

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The Harmonised Australian Retailer Produce Scheme allows direct suppliers to Australian food retailers to use a single recognised global food safety standard. This eliminates the need for multiple audits for different customers. HARPS was established in 2016. Edition 2 was released in 2022.

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Our Commitment

AUS-QUAL is proud of its long history supporting and servicing primary producers and supply chain participants with their Freshcare certification needs.

With clear upfront pricing, including a fixed zoned travel fee, our team is driven to provide our customers with meaningful, personable, and responsive service throughout the certification journey.

If you have any questions, contact us today at 1800 630 890 or fresh@ausqual.com.au and discover how our team can assist your business.

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Other Services

	AUS-QUAL also offers audits in social compliance, food safety, and farm management schemes including BRCGS, FairFarms, GLOBALG.A.P., HACCP, SEDEX, and SQF. For a full list of our services, please visit our website.

AUS-QUAL also offers audits in social compliance, food safety, and farm management schemes including BRCGS, FairFarms, GLOBALG.A.P., HACCP, SEDEX, and SQF.

For a full list of our services, please visit our website.