New investment into Food Certification International (FCI) paves the way for industry growth

Certus was established in 2011, supported by Canter Equity Partners, in order to support established companies with strong growth opportunities, particularly in the compliance-based and information services sectors.

FCI is one of a very few specialist independent certification bodies specialising in aquaculture, commercial fisheries and seafood processing sectors. The company has taken the opportunity of investment from Certus in order to enhance core food safety and quality management standards whilst enhancing client credentials in areas such as product quality, risk management of the supply chain and environmental management.

In 2011, Certus also announced significant investment in the agri-based certification provider SFQC based in Edinburgh.

Following these initial investments, the group is able to clearly differentiate itself from its competitors and develop both within the UK and internationally to the benefit of existing and new clients.

Robert Morgan, Chairman of Certus Compliance Group, said:

“I am excited to be investing in another Scottish business which is set to develop into a key international player within the certification industry.

“We are able to offer clients access to key standards they require from within the organisations under the widening Certus Compliance and Information services Group banner.

“The Scottish food and drink industry has set itself a clear target to cement its position in an increasingly world class arena. The certification-based industry has the same ambitions and it is critical that our group supports food and drink producers, manufacturers and processors by providing a range of relevant services across the supply chain.