Select your type of entity

Shipowners and freezer vessels

If you are a shipowner company, membership of WFAS is achieved through certification of the vessel and its operations, in accordance with the standard’s regulations.

Processing and marketing companies

If you are a processing or marketing company, membership is achieved by complying with the Chain of Custody Manual to maintain the traceability of the certified product and prevent mixing or substitution.

For a product to carry the WFAS seal, there must be a chain of custody and the seal must be displayed with its corresponding code.

Application

Submit your membership application indicating the type of entity and scope (vessel/center/activity).

Review and validation

The application is reviewed and the scope of the certification process is defined.

Implementation

Implementation of requirements and collection of evidence (procedures, records, and controls).

Audit

Certification audit and resolution of non-conformities, if applicable.

Grant of use

The implementation process must be completed within a maximum period of 6 months from its start date.

Membership Form

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