WELCOME TO QFS ASSURANCE
Built on Experience,
Focused on Prevention
QFS Assurance, LLC provides organizations within the food supply chain with verification and inspection services, consulting and training to manage food safety risks, and driving business improvement.
Food Safety & Risk Management
Strengthening Food Safety & Supply Chain Resilience
At QFS Assurance, we specialize in supporting the food and chemical industries by ensuring robust supplier verification, risk management, and operational excellence. Our Supplier Verification and Inspection services help businesses assess and strengthen their supply chain assurance, minimizing risks while maintaining high-quality standards at every step.
We assist organizations in evaluating whether effective processes are in place for the selection, monitoring, and management of suppliers to ensure safe ingredients, services, and raw materials. Additionally, we focus on top management's role in fostering strong supplier relationships, encouraging transparency, and promoting the exchange of future plans and feedback to enhance supply chain integrity and hazard control.
Beyond individual supplier assessments, we recognize that modern supply chains extend far beyond an organization's direct control. Factors such as geography, supplier size, international trade dynamics, and evolving market conditions influence an organization's ability to manage risks. We help businesses develop business continuity strategies ensuring preparedness for potential supply chain disruptions, whether caused by resource constraints, shifts in supply and demand, or global events.
Tailored Consulting & Training for Industry Leadership
Strategic Consulting & Training
Through strategic consulting, we provide customized approaches to enhance food safety, regulatory alignment, and operational efficiency, ensuring businesses stay ahead of industry expectations while maintaining a competitive edge.
Our Training Programs empower businesses with engaging and effective learning experiences, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and risk awareness. We also offer Personalized Services for Enterprise Clients, providing large-scale organizations with customized training and consulting programs that align with their specific operational needs.
With a proactive, prevention-focused approach, QFS Assurance delivers industry-leading expertise, helping organizations navigate the complexities of food safety, supply chain resilience, and business continuity to drive long-term success.
Tailored Safety & Risk Prevention Strategies
Why Choose QFS Assurance?
1 Customized Risk Management
Our services are fully tailored to meet your industry's specific needs, ensuring precision and effectiveness in food safety, supply chain continuity, and risk mitigation.
2 Engaging & Impactful Training
We go beyond standard training—our interactive and practical approach ensures knowledge retention and real-world application, empowering teams to proactively manage risks before they escalate.
3 Proactive Risk Prevention
We help businesses identify vulnerabilities and prevent disruptions by embedding Supply Chain Continuity Management (SCCM) principles into their operations. This includes:
- Assessing critical suppliers to ensure continuity strategies are in place.
- Minimizing the impact of supply chain disruptions that could affect revenue, market share, and reputation.
- Balancing efficiency with resilience, helping organizations reduce risks while optimizing costs, inventory, and lead times.
- Enhancing contractual agreements with key suppliers to promote long-term stability and preparedness.
At QFS Assurance, we do not compromise on quality, nor do we engage in price-driven competition that diminishes the value of supplier audits. We are committed to upholding industry standards, providing transparent assessments, and ensuring supply chain integrity through expert-driven verification services.
Erasmo Salazar
Founder & CEO, QFS Assurance
Testimonials
Trusted by Industry Leaders
We recently completed an onsite customized FSSC 22000 course, specifically tailored to the needs of our company. The materials were professionally done, fully customized to meet our needs. The instructor was very engaging, and provided various scenarios to gauge and enhance learning. I have received very positive feedback from the attendees and would say that we are very satisfied with the training that we received.
Dick Simon
Corporate QFS Auditor • Kellanova
The delivery of this course to our entire team of quality leaders was very beneficial and helped to ensure our preparedness for the Standard changes. The content was succinct and completely relevant, the instructor was well-prepared and organized, and the inclusion of real-world experiences and scenarios made the content tangible and easy to understand. The feedback from our team was very positive regarding this training experience. Very well done and thank you!
Andrea Bennett
Director, Quality and Food Safety • ADM Corn Processing, North America
Thank you for providing us with great tools for auditing! It was one of my favorite training courses, considering the very hands-on exercises. I was impressed by the amount of preparation and thoughtfulness that must have gone into putting all the training materials together! It provided a great mock experience of what a real audit feels like. Highly recommended.
Joana Costa
Sr. Supplier Quality Manager • Mars Health & Wellness Division
I highly recommend this FSSC 22000 Lead Auditor Course. Lots of great learnings.
Sherry Tice
QA Manager • GIZEH Packaging, North America Inc.
It was a fantastic training. I was able to learn so much from you about not just FSSC 22000, but how to conduct an audit and what it takes to bring true value during it. The skills I learned during this training will help me to be a better leader and professional in my many years to come.
Steven Haynes
Quality and Food Safety Manager • Mars Petcare North America
It was a great opportunity to learn FSSC 22000! Thank you for the engaging course – I learned a lot!.
Katy Leach
Sr. Manager Corporate Quality and Food Safety • Nature's Bakery
Thank you. You used multiple tools to keep everyone engaged, and you are an excellent facilitator. BRAVO!
Mindy Woytasczyk
External Manufacturing Quality Manager • The Dow Chemical Company
We recently completed an onsite customized FSSC 22000 course, specifically tailored to the needs of our company. The materials were professionally done, fully customized to meet our needs. The instructor was very engaging, and provided various scenarios to gauge and enhance learning. I have received very positive feedback from the attendees and would say that we are very satisfied with the training that we received.
Corporate QFS Auditor • Kellanova
The delivery of this course to our entire team of quality leaders was very beneficial and helped to ensure our preparedness for the Standard changes. The content was succinct and completely relevant, the instructor was well-prepared and organized, and the inclusion of real-world experiences and scenarios made the content tangible and easy to understand. The feedback from our team was very positive regarding this training experience. Very well done and thank you!
Director, Quality and Food Safety • ADM Corn Processing, North America
Thank you for providing us with great tools for auditing! It was one of my favorite training courses, considering the very hands-on exercises. I was impressed by the amount of preparation and thoughtfulness that must have gone into putting all the training materials together! It provided a great mock experience of what a real audit feels like. Highly recommended.
Sr. Supplier Quality Manager • Mars Health & Wellness Division
I highly recommend this FSSC 22000 Lead Auditor Course. Lots of great learnings.
QA Manager • GIZEH Packaging, North America Inc.
It was a fantastic training. I was able to learn so much from you about not just FSSC 22000, but how to conduct an audit and what it takes to bring true value during it. The skills I learned during this training will help me to be a better leader and professional in my many years to come.
Quality and Food Safety Manager • Mars Petcare North America
It was a great opportunity to learn FSSC 22000! Thank you for the engaging course – I learned a lot!.
Sr. Manager Corporate Quality and Food Safety • Nature's Bakery
Thank you. You used multiple tools to keep everyone engaged, and you are an excellent facilitator. BRAVO!
External Manufacturing Quality Manager • The Dow Chemical Company
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