What is BRC AA certification?

BRCGS Grade AA is the highest achievable grade in the BRC Global Standard for Food Safety. It requires unannounced audit readiness 365 days/year, zero critical or major non-conformances, full traceability in under 4 hours, and documented food safety culture program. In China's canned food industry, fewer than 30 facilities hold BRC AA certification.

How can I verify Kingstar's certifications?

You can verify certifications three ways: (1) Request certificate PDFs with audit body logo, certificate number, and expiry date. (2) Verify independently on BRCGS Directory, IFS Database, or EcoVadis platform using our certificate numbers. (3) Conduct your own buyer audit — Kingstar welcomes third-party inspections.

Quality Certifications & Food Safety

Q: What does EcoVadis Silver mean?

EcoVadis Silver places Kingstar in the top tier of Chinese food suppliers — only a small fraction of China's canned food manufacturers achieve this rating. It evaluates 21 sustainability criteria across Environment, Labor & Human Rights, Ethics, and Sustainable Procurement. Kingstar's 2026 target is Gold. For buyers, this directly contributes to supply chain ESG scorecards and supports EU CSRD compliance.

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Our Certifications

Certification	Grade / Level	Audit Body	Status
BRCGS Food Safety	AA (highest grade)	SGS / Intertek	Verified — BRCGS Directory
IFS Food	Higher Level	SGS / Intertek	Verified — IFS Database
ISO 22000	Full scope	SGS	Current
HACCP	Product-specific	Annual review	Current
EcoVadis	Silver (top-tier in China)	EcoVadis SAS	Current
BSCI	Social compliance	Amfori	Current
SMETA	Ethical audit (4-pillar)	SGS	Current
FDA Registration	US export	FDA	Active
EU Export Approval	EU regulation	China CIQ	Active
Non-GMO Project	Verified	Certifying body	Available on request
Kosher	OU / Star-K	Certifying body	Available on request
Halal	MUI / JAKIM	Certifying body	Available on request

What BRC AA Means for Your Supply Chain

BRCGS Grade AA is the highest achievable grade in the BRC Global Standard for Food Safety. In China's canned food industry, fewer than 30 facilities hold this certification. Most hold Grade A (announced audit, minor non-conformances allowed) or B (more findings).

      BRC AA Requirements
      Unannounced audit option — the factory must be ready for inspection 365 days/year
Zero critical or major non-conformances at the last audit
Full traceability in &lt;4 hours — tested at every audit
Senior management commitment — documented food safety culture program
Continuous improvement — year-over-year trend of fewer findings

    

EcoVadis Silver: Building Toward Gold

EcoVadis rates companies on 21 sustainability criteria across Environment, Labor & Human Rights, Ethics, and Sustainable Procurement. Silver places Kingstar in the top tier of Chinese food suppliers — a small fraction of China's canned food industry achieves this rating. Our 2026 target is Gold.

Why It Matters for Buyers	The Impact
Your retailer's ESG scorecard	Kingstar's EcoVadis score directly contributes to your supply chain sustainability rating
EU CSRD compliance	European retailers face mandatory sustainability reporting — verified supplier data reduces their audit burden
Consumer trust	"Silver-rated supplier" on your product story
Reduced audit duplication	Many retailers accept EcoVadis in lieu of their own supplier audits

How to Verify Our Certifications

Request certificate PDFs — we provide current copies with audit body logo, certificate number, and expiry date
Verify independently — check the certificate number on BRCGS Directory, IFS Database, or EcoVadis platform
Audit us yourself — we welcome buyer audits (see our Factory Audit Guide below)

Need Certification Details?

Request our full certification pack — certificate PDFs, audit summaries, and expiry dates for your compliance team.

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