Farmer’s Choice Limited, one of Africa’s leading producers of fresh and value-added meat products, has achieved FSSC 22000 Version 6 certification, a globally recognised standard for food safety management systems.
This achievement 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 is based on ISO standards and recognized by the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI). It provides a rigorous framework for managing food safety risks across the entire value chain, from sourcing raw materials to production, packaging, and distribution.
This milestone strengthens Farmer’s Choice’s reputation as a responsible food producer and positions the company to access new local and international markets. It also reinforces 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 of Farmer’s Choice Limited.
Photo Caption: From left: Cyprian Kabbis, Country Chair, Bureau Veritas Group Kenya, Tanzania, and Rwanda, presents the Food Safety System Certification (FSSC) 22000 Version 6 to Felisters Gitau Mutugu, CEO, Farmer’s Choice Limited, during a handover ceremony held at the company’s headquarters in Kahawa West.
“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 meets the highest global food safety standards.”
The certification was issued by Bureau Veritas, a global leader in Testing, Inspection, and Certification (TIC) services. “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.”
Beyond strengthening consumer confidence, the certification underscores Farmer’s Choice’s leadership in food safety excellence within Africa’s meat production sector.
It also aligns with the company’s broader sustainability agenda by ensuring responsible sourcing, ethical production, and transparency across its integrated operations.