Qa Solutions Sp Z O O

What Qa Solutions Sp Z O O does

QA Solutions Sp. z o.o. is a Polish certification body headquartered in Kraków that issues accredited certificates and conducts independent third-party audits for the agri-food sector. Founded in 2011, the company has cumulatively issued more than 35,000 certificates across 25+ standards spanning national quality systems (Integrowana Produkcja Roślin, Produkty Regionalne i Tradycyjne, Jakość Tradycja, ESTA), agriculture standards (GLOBALG.A.P. IFA with multiple retailer-specific add-on modules such as NURTURE for Tesco, PLUS for McDonald's, BioDiversity for Lidl, and AH-DLL GROW for Albert Heijn/Delhaize, plus FSA, LEAF Marque, and Aquaculture), and processing/packaging/logistics standards (BRCGS Food, IFS Food, FSSC 22000, ISO 22000, ISO 9001, HACCP, IFS Logistics, IFS Broker, QS, BRCGS Packaging Materials, TPCP/FSMA).

The company's technical foundation is human-led inspection rather than software: a national network of trained auditors conducts on-site audits at farms and processing facilities across Poland, supported by a structured 7-step certification workflow (inquiry, application, quote, audit planning, audit, non-conformity closure, certification decision). QA Solutions holds PCA accreditation No. AC 176 (granted March 7, 2014) under ISO/IEC 17065 for national quality systems, plus authorizations from PIORiN and the Polish Ministry of Agriculture, and serves as the Polish representative of Italy's CSQA Certificazioni for issuing GFSI-recognized international standards.

Commercially, QA Solutions generates revenue through professional-services fees for certification audits, surveillance, and re-certification. Pricing is quote-based for most international standards, with published fee schedules for national programs (IPR, PRiT, Jakość Tradycja, ESTA). The go-to-market is direct enterprise field sales: inspectors and account staff engage producers via phone, email, and a website contact channel. Since 2017 the company has operated as a member of the J.S. Hamilton Poland Sp. z o.o. Capital Group, with primary operations in Poland and broader European scope through the CSQA partnership.

Name

Qa Solutions Sp Z O O

Legal name

QA Solutions Sp. z o.o.

Website

https://qasolutions.pl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

QA Solutions Sp. z o.o. is a Polish certification body in Kraków issuing accredited third-party audits and certificates across 25+ food safety, agricultural, processing, packaging, and logistics standards, serving Polish farmers, food producers, and exporters.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Food Safety & Agricultural Certification Services

NAICS

Testing Laboratories and Services (54138)

SIC

Services-Testing Laboratories (8734)

akta.pro primary industry

GFSI Scheme Certification Audits (BRCGS, SQF, FSSC 22000, IFS) (AFALABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Supplier Approval & Second-Party Audit Programs (Retailer/Brand/Manufacturer) (AFALACAF), Food Safety & Quality Scheme Certifications (GFSI Programs) (AFALAMAI), Supplier Quality Assurance & Vendor Approval Programs (AFALALAB)

Keywords

• Food safety certification
• Agricultural standards certification
• Quality management systems
• GFSI recognized standards
• Third party audits

Headquarters

HQ city

Kraków

HQ country

Poland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Certification Services: QA Solutions generates revenue through fees charged for certification audits, inspections, and ongoing surveillance across food safety, agricultural, and quality standards. Fees vary by standard type, farm/facility scale, number of product categories, and process complexity. The company publishes fee schedules (cennik) for specific programs like Integrowana Produkcja Roślin (IPR), Produkty Regionalne i Tradycyjne (PRiT), Jakość Tradycja, and ESTA. For most commercial standards (BRCGS, IFS, FSSC 22000, GLOBALG.A.P., etc.), pricing is provided through individualized offers based on completed application forms.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

QA Solutions Sp. z o.o. is an accredited Polish certification body that conducts independent third-party certification audits and inspections across food safety, agricultural, quality management, packaging, and logistics standards. The company delivers certification services under PCA accreditation (No. AC 176) for Polish national quality systems and acts as the Polish representative of Italy's CSQA Certificazioni for GFSI-recognised international standards including BRCGS, IFS, FSSC 22000, and GLOBALG.A.P. It offers integrated multi-standard audits enabling clients to combine certification scopes into a single engagement.

Product overview

QA Solutions Sp. z o.o. is a Polish certification body offering a comprehensive portfolio of certification services for the agri-food industry. The company operates three main service categories: (1) National Quality Systems including Integrowana Produkcja Roślin (Integrated Plant Production), Produkty Regionalne i Tradycyjne (Regional and Traditional Products), Jakość Tradycja (Quality Tradition), and ESTA (European Seed Treatment Assurance); (2) Agriculture Standards including GLOBALG.A.P. IFA with multiple add-on modules (GRASP, Chain of Custody, BioDiversity, SPRING, GGFSA, FSA, LEAF Marque, PLUS, AH-DLL GROW, NURTURE); and (3) Processing Standards including BRCGS Food, IFS Food, TPCP, FSSC 22000, ISO 22000, ISO 9001, HACCP, Food Defence audits, Second-party audits, IFS Logistics, IFS Broker, QS, and BRCGS Packaging Materials. The company holds PCA accreditation (AC 176) and operates as Polish representative for CSQA Certificazioni. With over 14 years of experience, the company has issued more than 35,000 certificates across 25+ certified standards.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Integrowana Produkcja Roślin (Integrated Plant Production) Certification National quality system certification for agricultural producers enabling production of crops with high biological and nutritional value safe for human health, with strict control of pesticide residues, fertilizers, and other substances. Certificates issued per production season (up to 12 months).
• Produkty Regionalne i Tradycyjne (Regional and Traditional Products) Certification Certification system for regional and traditional food products with distinctive organoleptic characteristics, including Protected Geographical Indication (ChOG), Protected Designation of Origin (ChNP), and Traditional Speciality Guaranteed (GTS). QA Solutions certifies products such as Grójeckie Apples and Galician Garlic.
• Jakość Tradycja (Quality Tradition) Certification National quality system developed by the Polish Chamber of Regional and Local Products recognising products with confirmed high quality and traditional character. Criteria include unchanging composition and manufacturing method for at least 50 years, full raw material traceability, and no GMO. Certificate valid 3 years with annual inspections.
• ESTA (European Seed Treatment Assurance) Certification Quality system certification ensuring quality and safety throughout the seed treatment and distribution process. Certified seed companies must ensure quality and safety of seed treatment processes, worker safety, and environmental protection. Certificate valid 3 years with annual surveillance audits.
• GLOBALG.A.P. IFA (Integrated Farm Assurance) Certification International agricultural standard covering the entire production chain from sowing or planting through cultivation, harvest, to processing of the final product. Ensures health safety of products and minimises negative environmental impact through limiting fertilizer and pesticide use.
• GLOBALG.A.P. Chain of Custody Certification Standard enabling confirmation of product traceability from producer to retailer. Certification covers firms packaging, wholesale, distributors, and retailers trading GLOBALG.A.P. certified products.
• GLOBALG.A.P. GRASP Certification Module for assessing social risk in primary production, helping producers identify social issues and build awareness at farm level. Focuses on working time normalisation, appropriate remuneration, social benefits, and respect for labour rights.
• GLOBALG.A.P. BioDiversity Certification Module developed by GLOBALG.A.P. with Lidl retail chain to increase food producer awareness of environmental stewardship. Supports biodiversity management practices assessment at farm level.
• GLOBALG.A.P. SPRING Certification Module focusing on irrigation and groundwater use sustainability assessment. Covers water risk assessment, legal compliance, resource management, and environmental protection related to water usage.
• GLOBALG.A.P. GGFSA Certification Additional module allowing simultaneous certification of GLOBALG.A.P. with Farm Sustainability Assessment (FSA) requirements, based on a checklist of 20 questions assessed in parallel with GLOBALG.A.P.
• FSA (Farm Sustainability Assessment) Certification Standard for continuous improvement and sustainable development assessment on agricultural farms. Enables producer evaluation of farm development and improvement based on individual needs and local conditions.
• LEAF Marque Certification Quality assurance system based on integrated farm management principles, promoting sustainable agriculture and food production. Directed at farmers and producers confirming commitment to sustainable agricultural practices.
• GLOBALG.A.P. PLUS Certification Additional module for GLOBALG.A.P. allowing producers to meet standards set by McDonald's restaurant chain. Focuses on farm management areas including risk management, food safety, irrigation, fertilization, and worker conditions.
• AH-DLL GROW Certification Additional module for GLOBALG.A.P. created by Albert Heijn and Delhaize, focusing on risk management areas including hygiene, pesticide residues, and contamination prevention.
• NURTURE Module Certification Additional module to GLOBALG.A.P. created for producers supplying Tesco stores, focusing on plant protection product management in fruit, vegetable, and ornamental plant cultivation.
• BRCGS Food Certification International food safety standard assessing suppliers at their premises covering management systems, procedures, food safety, and quality consistency. Recognised by British retail chains and required for supplying their products. Version 9 mandatory from February 1, 2023.
• IFS Food Certification International food standard developed by German and French retailers for assessing food suppliers and own-brand producers. Required for supplying German and French retail chains. Version 8 mandatory from January 1, 2024.
• TPCP (Third Party Certification Program) Third-party certification program for compliance with FSMA requirements set by FDA for food entering the United States market. Designed for companies exporting food to the USA.
• FSSC 22000 Certification Food Safety System Certification based on ISO 22000 integration with prerequisite programs. Standard approved by GFSI for food production organisations, feed production, catering, retail, transport, packaging, and biochemical substances. Version 7 published May 1, 2026.
• ISO 22000 Certification International standard specifying requirements for food safety management systems used by organisations throughout the food chain.
• ISO 9001 Certification Internationally recognised quality management standard applicable to any organisation regardless of sector, size, or whether production or service oriented. Certificate valid 3 years with annual surveillance.
• HACCP Certification Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points system ensuring food safety for consumers by identifying existing food hazards and determining methods to reduce them to acceptable levels.
• Food Defence Unannounced Audit Unannounced audit program verifying company preparedness to protect against intentional actions threatening product safety. Addresses crisis procedures and effective product recall actions.
• Second-Party Supplier Audits Supplier audits conducted on behalf of production companies and retail chains to assist in supplier qualification, ongoing evaluation, or response to recurring quality complaints.
• IFS Logistics Certification Standard dedicated to companies providing warehouse, logistics, and transport services for food and non-food products. Covers all transport, storage, distribution, and loading/unloading activities.
• IFS Broker Certification Standard ensuring uniform assessment system for brokers, importers, and trading agencies in large-scale distribution of food products.
• QS (Qualität & Sicherheit) Certification German food quality system for meat, fruit, and vegetable sectors ensuring quality and safe food production from farm to retail. Leading food safety standard in Germany required by German retail chains.
• BRCGS Packaging Materials Certification Global standard for organisations producing packaging and printing on packaging for food manufacturers. Ensures packaging materials meet safety requirements and customer expectations.
• GLOBALG.A.P. Aquaculture Certification International certification standard for aquaculture confirming food safety, production traceability, aquatic organism welfare, and environmental and social responsibility.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 35,000 certificates issued to agricultural and food processing clients
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• J.S. Hamilton Poland Sp. z o.o.coreOthers · 1 January 2017QA Solutions Sp. z o.o. is a member of the J.S. Hamilton Poland Sp. z o.o. Capital Group since 2017. J.S. Hamilton Poland provides laboratory testing and inspection services for clients across various industries. The parent company operates in testing, inspection, and certification (TIC) services broadly aligned with QA Solutions' food safety focus.
• Polskie Centrum Akredytacji (PCA)coreOthers · 7 March 2014PCA granted QA Solutions accreditation No. AC 176 on March 7, 2014, under ISO/IEC 17065 for certification of national quality systems (Integrowana Produkcja Roślin and Produkty Regionalne i Tradycyjne). PCA is the national accreditation body for Poland, operating under ILAC and IAF mutual recognition agreements.
• CSQA Certificazioni SrlcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCSQA Certificazioni Srl is an Italian certification body and the recognized leader in the Italian food certification market. It is accredited by Accredia (Italian Accreditation Body) and holds GFSI-recognized certifications. QA Solutions serves as CSQA's Polish representative, enabling it to issue certificates for GFSI-recognized international standards (BRCGS Food, IFS Food, GLOBALG.A.P., FSSC 22000, QS, and others) under the CSQA partnership. The certificates themselves are issued by CSQA.
• Państwowa Inspekcja Ochrony Roślin i Nasiennictwa (PIORiN)coreOthersQA Solutions conducts Integrowana Produkcja Roślin (IPR) certification based on methodologies approved by the Chief Inspector of Plant Health and Seed Inspection (PIORiN). PIORiN publishes the official IPR methodologies that QA Solutions uses as the basis for farm inspections.
• Ministerstwo Rolnictwa i Rozwoju Wsi (MRiRW)coreOthersQA Solutions is authorized by Poland's Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MRiRW) to conduct certification for national quality systems including Integrowana Produkcja Roślin, Produkty Regionalne i Tradycyjne, and Jakość Tradycja. MRiRW sets the regulatory framework for these national systems.
• Polska Izba Nasienna (PIN)minorOthersPolska Izba Nasienna (PIN, Polish Seed Chamber) is responsible for implementing and overseeing the ESTA seed treatment certification scheme in Poland. After passing the ESTA audit, companies must contact PIN within 4 weeks to sign a licensing agreement for use of the ESTA logo on certified products.
• AccrediaminorOthersAccredia is the Italian national accreditation body that accredits CSQA Certificazioni. Through the CSQA partnership, QA Solutions benefits from Accredia's accreditation for GFSI-recognized standards. CSQA's accreditation status can be verified through Accredia's database.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• DNV: Global certification body providing ISO 22000 and FSSC 22000 audits in the food industry. Offers overlapping certification services to QA Solutions and operates in Poland.
• DEKRA: Global TIC provider with food safety certification offerings in Poland. Competes for the same food processing and agricultural clients as QA Solutions.
• Intertek: Global TIC group offering food safety certification (BRCGS, IFS, FSSC 22000) and supplier audits. Competes for the same Polish food processing clients as QA Solutions.
• TÜV Rheinland: Global certification provider active in Poland, offering ISO 22000, FSSC 22000, and food safety audits. Direct competitor in the German and European retail certification market.
• Bureau Veritas: Global TIC leader offering BRCGS, IFS, FSSC 22000, and ISO 22000 certification across Poland and worldwide. A direct competitor for international food safety certification work, but operating as a broad-line incumbent rather than a Poland-focused specialist.
• SGS: World's largest testing, inspection, and certification company with a major Polish presence. Competes head-to-head with QA Solutions on GFSI-recognised food safety and agricultural standards.
• TÜV SÜD: Global certification body offering ISO 22000, FSSC 22000, BRCGS, and IFS audits including in Poland. Broad-line incumbent with overlapping food and agriculture certification services.

Direct peers

• CSQA Certificazioni: Italian certification body that is QA Solutions' partner for GFSI-recognized standards in Poland. Direct comparable in food certification services, Accademia-accredited, and similar in size and product mix.
• Polskie Centrum Badań i Certyfikacji (PCBC): Polish national testing and certification centre providing similar food safety and quality system certification. Direct local competitor for ISO 22000, BRCGS, and IFS work in Poland.

Regional players

• EuroCert: European certification body offering food safety and quality management certification in Central Europe. Comparable in product mix and geographic scope to QA Solutions.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

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Compliance7 records

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