check safety first

What check safety first does

Check Safety First (CSF) is a hospitality safety certification and audit platform operating as a sub-brand of Intertek Cristal, the hospitality-focused division of London-listed testing, inspection, and certification (TIC) firm Intertek (LSE: ITRK). CSF certifies hotels, resorts, restaurants, cruise vessels, spas, and water parks against 15 specialized safety modules — including AquaCheck (water/Legionella risk), FireCheck, FoodCheck, SafetyCheck (general safety), PoolCheck, RoomCheck, SecurityCheck, DineCheck, POSI-Check (infection control), AccessCheck (accessibility), CrisisCheck (hurricane preparedness), SpaCheck, EcoCheck GSTC (environmental sustainability), Atlantica Brandcheck (guest perception), and a Legal Compliance Check.

The platform is built as a searchable directory and certification registry. Properties register for the modules relevant to their operations, undergo inspection-based audits, and, on passing, are listed publicly with certification badges, qualification dates, and award tiers (Regional/National). The directory exposes search and filter functionality by country, brand, property type, and standard achieved, and serves as the primary consumer-facing marketing surface. The company is headquartered in Monmouthshire, UK (Check Safety First Ltd, registered in England and Wales, company number 4748066), and has no native mobile app or public API.

CSF operates a recurring B2B subscription/certification model: hotels and hospitality operators pay for ongoing certification across selected modules. The platform reports 1,305 certified properties across 60+ countries, with the largest customer concentrations in Egypt (291), Saudi Arabia (174), Tunisia (175), Dominican Republic (93), Morocco (80), Mexico (140), and Spain (116). End customers range from large international hotel groups (Hyatt, Marriott, Hilton, Accor, IHG, Club Med, Barcelo, TUI) to independent resorts and city hotels. Pricing is not publicly disclosed, and no revenue, headcount, or funding figures are available.

Name

check safety first

Legal name

Check Safety First Ltd

Website

https://checksafetyfirst.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Check Safety First, an Intertek Cristal brand, provides 15 specialized safety certification modules to hospitality properties (hotels, resorts, cruises, restaurants) and operates a searchable directory of 1,305+ certified properties across 60+ countries for travelers and travel companies.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Hospitality Safety Certification

NAICS

Testing Laboratories and Services (541380), Testing Laboratories and Services (54138)

SIC

Services-Testing Laboratories (8734)

akta.pro primary industry

Supplier Approval & Second-Party Audit Programs (Retailer/Brand/Manufacturer) (AFALACAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Retail, Foodservice & Catering Audits (Restaurants, Commissaries, Central Kitchens) (AFALABAG), Regulatory & Compliance Inspections Support (FDA/USDA/Local Authority Readiness) (AFALABAC), Sanitation, GMP & Prerequisite Program (PRP) Audits (SSOPs, Hygiene, Pest Control) (AFALABAI)

Keywords

• Hospitality safety certification
• Hotel safety audits
• Property safety standards
• Hospitality compliance certification
• Travel safety verification

Headquarters

HQ city

Monmouthshire

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Safety Certification Services: CSF provides certification and audit services for hospitality properties through its various safety check modules (AquaCheck, FireCheck, FoodCheck, etc.). Properties that pass audits receive certification and are listed on the CSF directory.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Check Safety First provides independent third-party safety certification and audit services to hospitality properties such as hotels, resorts, restaurants, cruises, and spas through a suite of modular safety check programs (AquaCheck, FireCheck, FoodCheck, SafetyCheck, PoolCheck, RoomCheck, SecurityCheck, DineCheck, POSI-Check, AccessCheck, CrisisCheck, SpaCheck, EcoCheck GSTC, Atlantica Brandcheck). Properties that pass audits are issued certifications and listed on CSF's searchable global directory used by travelers and travel companies to identify compliant properties.

Product overview

Check Safety First is a hospitality safety certification platform that provides a comprehensive suite of safety inspection and certification modules for hotels, restaurants, cruises, and other hospitality properties. The platform operates as part of Intertek Cristal and offers individual certification modules including AquaCheck (water safety), FireCheck (fire safety), FoodCheck (food safety), SafetyCheck (general safety), PoolCheck (pool safety), RoomCheck (room cleanliness), SecurityCheck, DineCheck (restaurant cleanliness), POSI-Check (infection control), AccessCheck (accessibility), CrisisCheck (hurricane preparedness), EcoCheck GSTC (environmental sustainability), SpaCheck, and Atlantica Brandcheck (brand awareness). Properties can achieve multiple certifications, and certified properties display their qualifications on the platform with expiration dates. The platform serves as a directory for travelers and booking platforms to identify safety-certified hospitality businesses.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Intertek Cristal: Parent brand under Intertek that encompasses safety certification services including Check Safety First

Products and services

• AquaCheck
• FireCheck Fire safety certification module focused on the prevention of fire within hotels and hospitality businesses.
• FoodCheck Food safety certification module designed to assist hotels and hospitality businesses in producing and serving safe and hygienic food for guests.
• SafetyCheck General safety certification module designed to ensure that preventable accidents and safety issues within a hotel are effectively managed and eliminated where possible.
• PoolCheck Pool safety certification module designed to ensure that swimming pools and associated facilities are safe to use.
• RoomCheck Room safety certification module that ensures hotels manage and monitor the effectiveness of their room cleaning operations against an international benchmark.
• SecurityCheck Security certification module designed to ensure the hotel has systems in place to prevent and effectively react to security incidents.
• DineCheck Hotel restaurant cleanliness certification module designed to ensure cleanliness standards are in place in all dining facilities operated by the hotel.
• POSI-Check Infection control certification module designed to ensure that a hotel or hospitality business has effective systems in place to prevent the spread of infection associated with communicable diseases such as Covid-19 and Norovirus.
• AccessCheck Accessibility awareness certification module designed to ensure that a hotel has taken reasonable steps to ensure that its facilities and services are accessible to all.
• CrisisCheck Hurricane preparedness certification module that addresses the specific dangers associated with hurricanes.
• Atlantica Brandcheck Brand awareness certification module addressing guest perception of quality, recognizing that experiences during a stay affect quality perception more than physical facilities.
• EcoCheck GSTC Environmental sustainability certification module aligned with Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) standards for hospitality properties.
• SpaCheck Spa safety certification module designed to ensure that spa and recreational facilities at a hotel are operated in accordance with best practice.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 1300 hospitality properties certified globally
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature15 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and moderate.

• IntertekcoreOthersIntertek is the parent company of Check Safety First Group Ltd (CSF), an Intertek Cristal brand. Intertek is a leading quality assurance provider offering testing, inspection, and certification services globally.
• CristalStandardscoreTechnology or IntegrationCristalStandards is part of the CSF Group websites network, providing related safety and quality standards services for the hospitality industry.
• ECristalcoreTechnology or IntegrationECristal is part of the CSF Group ecosystem, providing electronic certification and compliance management services.
• ABTA (Association of British Travel Agents)moderateGTM or Marketing PartnerABTA is a partner website providing travel industry resources and support for travelers seeking safe accommodations.
• ASTA (American Society of Travel Advisors)moderateGTM or Marketing PartnerASTA is a partner website providing travel industry resources for travel advisors and agencies.
• FCO (Foreign Commonwealth Office)moderateGTM or Marketing PartnerUK Foreign Commonwealth Office is a partner website providing travel safety advisories and information.

Scale indicators15 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Bureau Veritas: Global testing, inspection, and certification (TIC) major with a dedicated hospitality and food service audit portfolio. Directly comparable to CSF as a sister TIC competitor offering safety, hygiene, and quality audits to hotels, restaurants, and cruise operators worldwide.
• SGS: World's largest TIC company, providing food safety, environmental, and operational audits across hospitality and tourism. Competes head-to-head with CSF/Intertek for hospitality certification mandates and shares a similar subscription/recurring audit business model.
• NSF International: Leading global food safety and hospitality certification body (NSF Food Safety Certification, hospitality training). Closely comparable to CSF's FoodCheck and AquaCheck modules and competes for hotel and restaurant chain audit programs.
• TÜV SÜD: Global TIC provider offering safety, food, and hospitality-related certification services. Comparable to CSF as a multi-module certification body operating across water, fire, food, and general safety domains for commercial properties.
• DNV: International certification body offering management system certification, food safety (FSSC 22000), and hospitality quality audits. A relevant peer to CSF in the safety certification market for hospitality and travel-sector clients.
• Forbes Travel Guide: Luxury hotel rating and inspection service operating a consumer-facing directory of verified-star-rated properties. Closely parallels CSF's directory-plus-certification model, though focused on service quality rather than safety-specific modules.
• AAA Diamond Program: Long-running hotel inspection and rating program with a public-facing directory of inspected properties. A directly comparable consumer-facing directory anchored on independent property assessments, similar in model to CSF's searchable certification platform.
• Cristal Standards: Sister brand within the CSF Group / Intertek Cristal ecosystem offering related hospitality safety and quality standards. Effectively an adjacent peer within the same corporate family, providing overlapping module-based certification services to similar hotel customers.

Broad incumbents

• Ecolab: Global hygiene and infection-prevention leader serving hotels, resorts, and restaurants with sanitization programs, water treatment, and cleaning chemistry. A broader incumbent offering overlapping capabilities to CSF's AquaCheck, RoomCheck, and POSI-Check modules through service contracts.
• Diversey (now Solenis): Provider of hygiene, cleaning, and infection-prevention solutions for the hospitality industry. Adjacent to CSF's cleanliness and infection-control certifications, with overlapping customer base in hotels and foodservice.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/CSF_UK
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/check-safety-first-ltd

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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