Welcome to Amtivo in Ireland – formerly Certification Europe, EQA and BQAI

Food & Packaging Certification

Available with Amtivo

Internationally recognised certification for Irish food and packaging businesses – the standards retailers ask for, at every stage of the food supply chain. 

Amtivo certifies Irish food businesses to the standards retailers ask for – from manufacturing and packaging to storage, distribution and trading. Find the standard to suit your organisation below or tell us about your business and we’ll point you to the right one. 

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Switching to Amtivo from Another Certification Body

Clients may switch for several reasons, usually after slow reports and certificate turnaround or when audits feel like box-ticking rather than a professional assessment of a working food business. 

If you are certified with another body, switching to Amtivo is straightforward; it doesn’t interrupt your certification status and can be done at any time. Switching is as simple as booking your next audit with us instead of your current body: 

  • Enquiry: Tell us your current standard, your certificate expiry and when your next audit is due. 
  • Quote: We’ll provide clear pricing for your operation, often within 24 hours. 
  • Booking: Your next audit is booked with Amtivo. Your current certificate stays valid until then, and your grade and BRCGS Directory listing are unaffected in the meantime. 

One thing worth knowing: you don’t need to wait until your audit is due to plan it. The sooner you get in touch, the sooner your switch is locked in with us, and you can relax knowing it’s been booked. 

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Working With Amtivo 

Amtivo specialises in dependable, responsive certification for food manufacturers and processors of all sizes. We combine industry-experienced auditors, clear communication and fast, reliable turnarounds – so certification supports your business rather than slowing it down. 

  • Award-winning service: Named BRCGS Certification Body of the Year in 2024, recognising performance, integrity and a client-first approach. Beyond the awards, though, our team works every day with businesses of all sizes, right across the supply chain, so we’ll focus on what matters most for your business. 
  • Sector-leading expertise: The largest provider of BRCGS certification in the UK and Ireland, and the largest global certifier of the BRCGS Storage & Distribution Standard. We explain requirements in plain English, not technical jargon. 
  • Dedicated client support: Every business is supported by a named client coordinator from enquiry to certification. They will be your main point of contact, and you’ll have access to our in-house technical team for any further questions. 
  • Practical, fair audits: Our auditors come from within the food industry and focus on working with clients to get the best out of the audit, not catching you out. 
  • Fast, reliable turnaround: Certification decisions and reports are issued promptly. After your audit, BRCGS requires us to issue your report and certificate within 42 days and upload your audit to the BRCGS Directory within 49 days. We offer competitive turnaround times. 

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