HEIACert is an independent division within the Horticultural Export Improvement Association (HEIA), established in 2018 to provide accredited product certification and inspection services. This relationship ensures that HEIACert operates with the support and expertise of HEIA while maintaining its commitment to impartiality.
We are accredited by the International Accreditation Services (IAS) in the USA, ensuring compliance with rigorous international standards.
HEIACert safeguards the quality requirements of buyers and importers, ensuring that all produce meets stringent standards and fostering trust among consumers and stakeholders.
Our Vision
To be a trusted leader in product certification, embodying professionalism and impartiality.
Our Mission
HEIACert is dedicated to ensuring compliance with established standards to enhance trust in the products and services offered by our clients. We believe in transparency while upholding strict confidentiality regarding customer data. Through our certification, inspection, and training services, we contribute to the sustainable success of our business partners, thereby bolstering consumer confidence in their products and services
Our Objectives and Services
- International Food Quality Certification: HEIACert provides certifications in compliance with ISO/IEC 17065. We extend our fresh produce certification services to include auditing and inspection for GLOBALG.A.P., GRASP, BRC, LEAF, and other private quality requirements for global food importers.
- Inspection Services: Our systems, procedures, and methodologies ensure predictable and consistent delivery to our clients. HEIACert’s commitment to quality and consistency at every stage of the process guarantees that our inspection services enhance security and coherence. Our extensive experience equips us with deep knowledge across all aspects of horticulture and agriculture.
- Food Safety and Hygiene Training: We offer comprehensive training programs to enhance food safety and hygiene practices.
Our Commitment to Safeguarding and Impartiality
At HEIACert, we understand the critical importance of impartiality in our certification activities. Our personnel are trained to uphold our Impartiality Statement, eliminating any conflicts of interest in accordance with ISO/IEC 17065 and applicable standards. All staff members have signed declarations affirming their commitment to impartiality and confidentiality, and they are trained to promptly report any potential threats to our impartiality.
Confidentiality Policy
HEIACert is committed to the management of all information obtained or created during our certification activities, adhering to the highest standards of confidentiality as mandated by ISO/IEC 17065 and applicable standards.