How to add an Accreditation

This guide will show you how to add a new accreditation to your Erudus manufacturing account. To apply an accreditation against a specific product, follow the "How to apply an accreditation to a specific product" guide.

What is an Accreditation in Erudus?

In Erudus, an accreditation refers to a certification or assurance scheme that a manufacturer has been awarded by an independent body. These accreditations are a formal recognition that the manufacturer's products, processes, or facilities meet specific, recognised standards for quality, safety, ethical practices, or sustainability.

Examples of common accreditations in the food industry include:

• BRCGS (formerly BRC): A globally recognised standard for food safety and quality management systems.
• Red Tractor: A UK-based food assurance scheme that covers animal welfare, food safety, and environmental protection.
• SALSA (Safe and Local Supplier Approval): A certification scheme for small and micro businesses in the food and drink industry.
• Organic: Certification that a product has been produced according to organic farming standards.
• Halal/Kosher: Certification that a product meets the dietary requirements of Islamic or Jewish law, respectively.
• Fairtrade: Certification that a product meets certain ethical standards regarding fair wages and working conditions.

Adding an accreditation to your Erudus account | Step 1

From the Manufacturing Dashboard, in order to upload a new accreditation, firstly select the Accreditation tab as shown in the screenshot below:

Adding an accreditation to your Erudus account | Step 2

To add a new accreditation, simply select Add Accreditation as shown in the screenshot below:

Adding an accreditation to your Erudus account | Step 3

Once add new accreditation has been selected, you will be presented with various fields to complete and the ability to upload a file. This allows you to upload the relevant certificate or accreditation. This file is what will be visible to Erudus users should they wish to access your accreditation document.

If you have any further questions, please feel free to reach out to the Erudus support team on 0333 121 8999 or via email at support@erudus.com