Farmer’s Choice Achieves Global Food Safety Certification

Farmer’s Choice Limited, one of Africa’s leading producers of fresh and value-added meat products, has achieved international Food Safety System Certification (FSSC 22000 V6), a globally recognised standard for food safety management systems. The certification affirms the company’s commitment to delivering high-quality, traceable, safe, and sustainable meat products while meeting the highest international food safety benchmarks.

The FSSC certification, which is based on ISO standards and recognised by the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI), provides a rigorous framework for managing food safety risks across the entire value chain, from sourcing raw materials, production, packaging, and distribution.

This milestone further strengthens Farmer’s Choice’s reputation as a responsible food producer and positions the company to access new local and international markets, while reinforcing a culture of continuous improvement through end-to-end monitoring, auditing, and process control.

“Food safety is not an add-on for us, it is foundational to who we are and how we operate,” said Felisters Gitau Mutugu, Chief Executive Officer, Farmer’s Choice Limited. “Achieving FSSC certification is a powerful validation of the systems, people, and discipline behind our integrated farm-to-table model. It reinforces our promise to consumers and partners that every Farmer’s Choice product is produced to the highest global food safety standards.”

The certification was issued by Bureau Veritas, a global leader in Testing, Inspection, and Certification (TIC) services. Bureau Veritas supports organisations worldwide in managing quality, safety, environmental, and operational risks across sectors including food, energy, marine, and industry. The organisation is widely recognised for certifications such as ISO 9001, ISO 14001, helping businesses demonstrate compliance, build trust, and strengthen accountability to consumers and stakeholders.

“FSSC certification is one of the most comprehensive food safety schemes globally, requiring strong governance, risk-based controls, and continuous improvement,” said Cyprian Kabbis, Country Chair for Bureau Veritas in Kenya, Tanzania & Rwanda. “Farmer’s Choice has demonstrated a high level of responsibility in its food safety management systems, reflecting a genuine commitment to protecting consumers and building long-term trust across its markets.”

Beyond strengthening consumer confidence, the certification emphasizes Farmer’s Choice’s leadership in food safety excellence within Africa’s meat production value chain and beyond. It also aligns with the company’s broader sustainability agenda by ensuring responsible sourcing, ethical production, and transparency across its integrated operations.

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