Quality Assurance International

Quality Assurance International

Quality Assurance International (QAI) is a U.S.-based international organic certification company that is authorized by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) as a third-party certifier. QAI is a member of the National Organic Program (NOP) and is fully accredited to certify organic operations in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Japan, and the European Union.

History

QAI was founded in 1989 in San Diego, California. The company was established with the aim of providing organic certification services to the burgeoning organic food industry. Over the years, QAI has grown to become one of the leading organic certification bodies in the world.

Services

QAI offers a range of services to businesses in the organic food industry. These include organic certification, Non-GMO Project verification, gluten-free certification, and kosher certification. QAI also provides training and education services to help businesses understand and comply with organic standards.

Organic Certification

QAI's organic certification program is designed to verify that a product meets the standards set by the USDA's National Organic Program. The certification process involves a detailed review of the product's ingredients, production process, and labeling. Once a product is certified, it can carry the USDA Organic seal and the QAI certification mark.

Non-GMO Project Verification

In addition to organic certification, QAI also offers Non-GMO Project verification. This service is designed to verify that a product does not contain genetically modified organisms (GMOs). The Non-GMO Project is a non-profit organization that offers North America's only third-party verification for non-GMO food and products.

Gluten-Free Certification

QAI's gluten-free certification program is designed to verify that a product meets the standards for gluten-free labeling set by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This certification is important for consumers who have celiac disease or gluten sensitivity.

Kosher Certification

QAI also offers kosher certification in partnership with Star-K Kosher Certification. This service verifies that a product meets the dietary laws of kashrut as outlined in the Torah.

Training and Education

QAI provides training and education services to help businesses understand and comply with organic standards. These services include workshops, webinars, and on-site training sessions.

See Also

• National Organic Program
• Non-GMO Project
• Star-K Kosher Certification

External Links

• Official Website