Company Overview

Certima B.V. is an independent, RvA-accredited certification body based in the Netherlands.

For two decades we work with clients across Europe to help them meet global food safety and quality standards through trusted, transparent audits and practical training.

Our clients include food producers, processors, logistics companies, importers, brokers, and retailers. Whether large or small, local or international, they choose Certima because we focus on clear expectations, fast communication, and professional collaboration from start to finish.

We offer IFS and BRCGS certification audits, supplier assessments, training, and customer support tailored to each business’s needs and risk profile.

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Our Mission

At Certima we help food businesses demonstrate that they meet international standards, regulatory frameworks, and client requirements for food safety and quality through auditing and certification

Our audits are fair, independent, and technically sound. Each audit is an opportunity to bring clarity, drive improvement, and support businesses not just evaluate them.

Our globally recognized certifications open doors for a continuous and sustained business growth in the international food supply chain.

At Certima, we believe food safety certification should do more than meet a standard. It should help you grow, improve, and succeed. That’s why we’ve reimagined the certification process to work with you — not against you.

Whether you’re a family-owned producer or a large manufacturer, our approach is built around transparency, clarity, and respect for your time and operations.

Our Value to Clients

Certima’s work is guided by five core strengths not slogans, but real principles that shape how we deliver every audit or training.

  1. Independent and impartial auditing
     We operate without conflicts of interest, fully aligned with global schemes and accreditation bodies. Our commitment to integrity helps your organization meet and maintain the highest standards, reduce risks, and unlock growth opportunities.
  2. Clear, responsive communication and efficient process
     From your first contact to final certification, we focus on timelines, transparency, and accessibility. We provide clarity every step of the way. Our approach is tailored to your timeline and ensures a smooth, transparent process. Personal support and short lines of communication are key to our service.
  3. Audit outcomes that lead to continuous improvement and reduced risks
    We provide insight into where systems can be strengthened not just where they comply.
  4. Strong understanding of industry needs
    Our auditors come from food industry roles and understand how things work on the floor.
  5.  Predictable and reliable audit planning

Our audits are scheduled well in advance – often up to a year ahead. With a flawless track record (we’ve never cancelled an audit), Certima ensures consistency and availability across all product categories and technological scopes.

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How We Work

Certification shouldn’t feel like guesswork. That’s why we structure every audit around open communication, clear timelines, and mutual understanding.

Our team is trained to listen, clarify, and explain requirements  while staying independent, objective and focused on the standard. We don’t rush the process or create friction. We work with you, not against you.

Whether you’re preparing for a first certification or planning a complex re-audit across multiple sites, you’ll find our approach is clear, respectful, and consistent.

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