Approval expands FSNS C&A’s audit services to include GMP, warehouse, beef, turkey, and chicken welfare audits for applicable Sodexo suppliers
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, June 17, 2026 – FSNS Certification & Audit, a Certified Group company, announced today that it has been approved to perform select supplier audits for food and beverage manufacturers that provide products to Sodexo.
The approved audit scope includes GMP and warehouse audits, in addition to beef, turkey, and chicken animal welfare audits. These audits support Sodexo’s supplier oversight process by helping verify that manufacturers and supply chain partners are periodically assessed against applicable Sodexo standards.
Third-party Certification Bodies must be approved to conduct these audits for Sodexo suppliers. With this approval, FSNS C&A can now support manufacturers that sell, or plan to sell, applicable food and beverage products to Sodexo.
“Achieving approval to perform Sodexo audits is an important expansion of our audit service offerings,” said Lori Ernst, Sr. VP of Audit Services at FSNS Certification & Audit. “Many manufacturers already work with us for certification and audit services. This approval gives those customers a more efficient option when Sodexo audit requirements apply to their business.”
The new approval allows eligible suppliers to work with FSNS C&A for Sodexo audit needs rather than engaging a separate Certification Body. For manufacturers managing multiple customer, certification, and supplier requirements, this can help simplify audit planning, reduce administrative burden, and support more consistent communication throughout the audit process.
“Our goal is to make the audit process clear, consistent, and well-supported,” said Justin Derington, Director of Auditing Services at FSNS Certification & Audit. “This approval allows us to help manufacturers meet Sodexo requirements while keeping their audit relationship with a Certification Body they already know and trust.”
FSNS C&A provides third-party certification and audit services for the food, beverage, dietary supplement, and related industries. The organization is known for experienced auditors, responsive communication, and a service-focused approach that helps companies navigate audit requirements with confidence.
Contact FSNS C&A about scheduling your Sodexo audit.
About Certified Group
Certified Group is committed to delivering innovative scientific solutions and expertise – So The World Can Trust In What It Consumes®. As a leading North American provider of laboratory testing, regulatory consulting, certification, and audit services, Certified Group encompasses Food Safety Net Services (FSNS), FSNS Certification & Audit, Certified Laboratories, EAS Consulting Group, and Labstat International Inc. The company serves a wide range of industries, including food & beverage, dietary supplements & NHP, cosmetics, OTC, personal care, tobacco, nicotine, cannabis, and hemp.
