Accredited by UKAS to ISO 17065, FIA supports a range of assurance schemes and reinvests profits from Scottish-based work back into Scotland’s food and farming sector.

FIA plays a vital role in underpinning the standards and credibility of Scottish Quality Crops (SQC)—Scotland’s leading assurance scheme for combinable crops—through independent, third-party auditing and certification. Our consistent, rigorous assessments ensure growers meet SQC’s high production and environmental standards, helping maintain trust in the SQC brand across supply chains and consumers.

FIA enables over 50% of SQC members to benefit from joint assessments with other schemes, such as Quality Meat Scotland (QMS), processor specific standards, and others, reducing the audit burden while maintaining robust compliance. 

FIA supports market access for SQC-certified growers by ensuring traceability and meeting rising demands for assurance in domestic and export markets. We also contribute to the continuous improvement of standards, offering insights from audits and using technology to deliver data-driven analysis that supports training, guidance, and scheme evolution.

By ensuring independent, transparent, and trusted certification, FIA strengthens Scotland’s global reputation for safe, sustainable, and high-quality crops.

To find out more, contact the FIA team on 0131 609 0558, email info@foodassurance.co.uk, or visit foodintegrityassurance.co.uk.