Auckland Council is an ISO/IEC 17020 accredited inspection agency for food business verification services.
The accreditation confirms that our systems, processes and staff meet an internationally recognised standard.
How we support food businesses
We provide a clear, consistent verification service designed to make the process straightforward.
We operate under a Quality Management System (QMS) which is regularly reviewed and independently checked. Our aim is to improve food business verification to provide customers a fair and reliable service.
Our staff use structured systems and complete regular training. You will receive guidance that is accurate and useful for day‑to‑day operations.
What ISO/IEC 17020 accreditation means for you
Accreditation of your business confirms that our:
- verification staff follow consistent processes
- decisions are reviewed and checked
- systems are independently assessed
- service meets internationally recognised standards.
Food businesses we can verify
We can carry out verifications for food businesses registered under:
- template food control plan – food service and retail
- national programme (generic).