Board Bia Quality Assurance

The primary work of the quality assurance division is to develop new standards, improve existing standards and ensure the timely and efficient auditing and certification of members to each of the schemes. Safeguarding the integrity of the schemes requires continual review and systems improvement particularly given the increased utilisation and recognition of the Bord Bia Quality Assurance logo. The Standards are developed through a Technical Advisory Committee (TAC). This committee is made up of representatives from the industry, Bord Bia, Farm Organisations, Teagasc, the Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI), the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) and other technical experts. Food safety, traceability, welfare, and environmental protection are the cornerstone of the standards.