Overview
FAMI-QS is the internationally recognised certification scheme for the safety and quality of specialty feed ingredients and their mixtures, covering products such as additives, functional and technological ingredients, premixtures and certain feed materials. It applies to operators throughout the specialty feed ingredient chain, including manufacturers, processors, traders, blenders, importers and those handling or storing these products, and is designed to address the specific hazards associated with feed used in animal nutrition and, ultimately, the safety of the human food chain. The scheme is structured around a feed safety management system that combines HACCP principles, prerequisite programmes and good manufacturing and hygiene practices with requirements for feed safety, quality, and compliance with feed legislation. Key elements include management responsibility, hazard analysis covering biological, chemical, physical and, importantly, undesirable substances and cross-contamination risks, control of production processes, traceability, product recall, supplier and outsourcing management, and defences against feed fraud and intentional adulteration. FAMI-QS is recognised as a code of practice under European feed hygiene regulations and is aligned with international expectations for feed safety, positioning it as the reference scheme within the specialty feed ingredient sector rather than a GFSI food-manufacturing benchmark, although it operates in a comparable, HACCP-based manner. Certification is granted following a third-party audit by an approved certification body, with certificates typically valid for a defined period subject to surveillance auditing. The main benefits include demonstrable assurance of feed and, by extension, food safety, compliance with feed legislation and customer requirements, reduced risk of contamination and undesirable substances, improved traceability and recall readiness, and access to markets and supply chains that require recognised feed-safety certification. For specialty feed ingredient businesses, FAMI-QS provides a sector-specific, credible and widely accepted framework for managing feed safety and quality.
Included: 80 ready-to-use, fully editable documents (manual, procedures, forms, records, checklists, guidance and training material).
License: single-organization license; delivered electronically as a ZIP archive.
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Roll out the manuals, procedures, forms and checklists to build a working, certification-ready system.
Frequently asked questions
What exactly do I receive?
A downloadable ZIP containing the full set of ready-to-use documents for this toolkit — manuals, procedures, forms, records, checklists, guidance and training material, all in editable Word and Excel format. The exact document count is shown at the top of this page.
Are the documents really editable?
Yes. Every file is native Microsoft Word or Excel — no locked PDFs. Add your logo, change wording, and tailor the content to your organisation. The toolkit is yours to keep and reuse.
Does this certify my organisation?
No. These are documentation toolkits aligned to the relevant standard to help you prepare. Certification itself is issued by an accredited certification body after their audit. Our toolkits give you a strong, audit-ready starting point.
How is it delivered?
Instantly and digitally. There's no physical shipment — you download the files right after payment and receive a backup link by email.
Do I get updates?
Yes. If we revise this toolkit, you're entitled to the updated version at no extra cost — just contact us with your order details.
What is your refund policy?
Because these are digital products delivered instantly, all sales are final once downloaded. If you have any issue with your files, contact us and we'll make it right. See our Refund Policy for full details.