Quality Certification Services (QCS)

Quality Certification Services (QCS), a program of Florida Organic Growers, provides trusted, third-party certification to support organic integrity and market access.

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Food Safety Certifications

Food safety certifications help prevent food issues and protect public health. With foodborne illness costing the U.S. $15.6 billion each year (USDA), certifications backed by FSMA and GFSI standards help producers meet safety requirements and stay compliant.

Get Certification-Ready with

QCS Expertise

QCS offers detailed readiness assessments for certification programs like Organic, GLOBALG.A.P., Harmonized GAP, and Aquaponics. These assessments help producers evaluate their current practices, identify gaps, and understand what’s needed to meet certification requirements.

Whether you're preparing for your first certification or transitioning to a new standard, QCS provides clear guidance to help you get ready with confidence.

Certifications at a Glance

5 Steps to Certification


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Producer Gathers Info & Submits Application to QCS

2
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QCS Makes Offer & Contract is Signed

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Audit of Farm(s)/Facility(ies) is Conducted

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Compliance is Achieved and Certification is Granted

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Yearly Audit to Renew Certificate, Start back at Step 1

Schedule a Call with QCS’s Food Safety Team

Book a free 15 minute discovery call to know about full overview of the certification process.

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