Fishonline.co.uk is the official online home of Seafood Audit International, a UK-based food safety and quality management consultancy with more than 25 years of hands-on experience in the global seafood and fishing industries. Based in Wellington, Somerset, we work with fish processors, food businesses, government inspection services, and international organisations to deliver practical, measurable, and cost-effective food safety solutions.We are not a generic food safety company. Seafood and fish products are our entire focus — and that specialisation is what makes us different.Who We AreSeafood Audit International was founded on a straightforward belief: that food safety training and quality management should be practical, accessible, and genuinely useful — not a box-ticking exercise.For over two decades we have worked with clients ranging from high street fish retailers and small-scale processors to large-scale international fishing operations, government bodies, and seafood exporters in the developing world. Our experience stretches from dhows on Lake Victoria to the trawlers of the UK coastline — giving us a depth of real-world knowledge that classroom-only consultancies simply cannot match.Our lead consultant is a fully qualified auditor with extensive experience across British Retail Consortium (BRC) and ISO 9000 quality management standards, HACCP implementation, food hygiene, and the development of national food safety legislation for governments internationally.What We DoSeafood Audit International provides a comprehensive range of training, auditing, and consultancy services tailored specifically to the seafood and fishing industries:Training Courses
We provide expert instruction in food hygiene, HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points), fish quality evaluation, and quality management systems. Government inspection teams, food handlers, quality managers, and fish processors can all benefit from our courses. You can receive training on-site, at your location, or abroad.Since the program’s inception in 1998, Seafood Audit International has developed, overseen, and audited BRC and ISO 9000 Quality Management Systems for the British Retail Consortium. We help clients confidently obtain and maintain certification by offering fully qualified lead auditor skills for both national and international standards, such as ISO 9000 and BRC.HACCP Implementation and Review We create and carry out HACCP plans that are realistic, compliant with the law, and constructed to withstand scrutiny from third-party audits. Our method guarantees that your food safety management system functions not only on paper but also on the factory floor.Consultancy for Food Safety
We offer customized consulting programs based on the unique difficulties your company faces, from food hygiene audits and legal compliance to the creation of a complete quality management system. After listening, we provide appropriate solutions.International Training and Legislation: Seafood Audit International has assisted in the creation of national food safety laws in several developing nations and trained government fish inspection services. Our clients in the UK have access to a truly global viewpoint on best practices in seafood quality management thanks to our international experience.
Our Expertise and AccreditationOur qualifications and areas of expertise include:
BRC Global Standard for Food Safety — lead auditor qualified since the scheme’s inception in 1998
ISO 9000 — fully qualified lead auditor for national and international standards
HACCP — design, implementation, and review
SALSA (Safe and Local Supplier Approval)
EU food safety consultancy
Development of national food safety legislation and quality standards
Training of government inspection services in the UK and internationally
Over 25 years of direct experience in the seafood and fishing processing industries
We are recognised by and work in partnership with leading industry bodies including the Seafish Authority, the Institute of Food Science and Technology, and Food Safety SouthWest.
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