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About Kiwa ASI

Kiwa ASI is a product safety and quality partner based in the St. Louis area. We provide auditing, certification, training and consulting services to the agriculture, food and beverage, dietary supplement, cannabis, cosmetics and consumer goods industries across North America, and we've been part of the Kiwa group since December 2022.

  • Auditing & Certification
  • Training
  • Consulting
  • Part of Kiwa

Talk to Kiwa ASI

Tell us about your site and the standard or service you need, and we'll prepare a quote.

Who We Are

Keeping up with regulated industries and changing audit and certification requirements is hard. Kiwa ASI's job is to make your inspection and certification process as smooth and efficient as possible, so you can show customers and regulators that your products are safe and made to the standard.

Every certified product is another step toward confidence in the safety and quality of the products people rely on every day.

  • What we do

    Auditing, certification, training and consulting

    Third-party audits and certification to GFSI-recognized and GMP standards, live online and on-site training, and consulting delivered separately from certification.

  • Who we serve

    Agriculture to consumer goods

    Agriculture, food and beverage, dietary supplements, cannabis, cosmetics and consumer goods, from production through consumption.

  • Where we work

    Across North America

    Our U.S. office is in St. Ann, Missouri, in the St. Louis area. In Canada, CanadaGAP clients work with TSLC, part of Kiwa ASI since January 2026.

  • Parent company

    Part of the Kiwa group

    Kiwa is an independent testing, inspection and certification company founded in the Netherlands in 1948, with offices in more than 35 countries. Learn about Kiwa.

Our Story

ASI began as the American Sanitation Institute. The letters no longer stand for anything specific, but we kept them to honor that history. Today we're Kiwa ASI.

  • December 2022

    ASI joins the Kiwa group

    On December 1, 2022, ASI joined Kiwa to expand food, feed and farm certification in North America. Read the announcement.

  • January 2023

    Tyler Williams becomes CEO

    Tyler Williams, previously ASI's CTO, succeeded Charray Williams as CEO on January 1, 2023.

  • January 2026

    TSLC becomes part of Kiwa ASI

    Kiwa ASI announced on January 20, 2026 that TSLC, a CanadaGAP-licensed certification body in Canada, has become part of Kiwa ASI. See CanadaGAP certification.

  • February 2026

    ASI becomes Kiwa ASI

    In February 2026, ASI took the Kiwa ASI name and brand, bringing it in line with the Kiwa group.

Mission, Vision & Manifesto

What we work toward, for our clients and for the people who buy their products.

  • Why we exist

    Mission

    To provide innovative, reliable and trusted food safety and quality solutions to help our customers minimize risk, reduce recalls, eliminate foodborne illness, protect their brand and the health and well-being of their customers.

  • Where we're going

    Vision

    To become our clients' trusted food safety and quality partners and help them reach success by increasing their consumers' confidence in their products.

  • What we stand for

    Manifesto

    Our manifesto champions innovation, commitment, integrity, continual improvement, and advocacy for change, as we architect a future where food safety isn't just a standard but an ingrained ethos within every enterprise.

We Make Certification EASY

Our slogan is "We Make Certification EASY!" It doesn't mean easier audits or cut corners. It means taking a process that can feel complicated and overwhelming and making it simple to follow, with people who stay with you from the first question to the certificate.

The audit itself never gets easier.

Every audit follows the requirements of its standard, and certification decisions are made impartially. What we simplify is everything around the audit.

  • Before the audit

    Find the right standard

    Not sure which audit you need? Our account managers help you identify the standard your customers or market require and prepare a quote.

  • Scheduling

    Get scheduled

    Our scheduling team matches your site with a qualified auditor and an audit date that fits your production calendar.

  • After the audit

    Close out your findings

    After the audit, our technical team explains the findings and the corrective action process and reviews your corrective actions through to the certification decision.

  • Certified

    Share your certificate

    Once you're certified, our marketing team can help you announce it, and you can order a certification banner.

Accreditation & Impartiality

Kiwa ASI's certification body, ASI Food Safety, LLC, is accredited by the ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) to ISO/IEC 17065 (accreditation ID 1222) for SQF certification (the SQF Food Safety Codes and Quality Code, Edition 9) and for CanadaGAP (Version 11.0). BRCGS, IFS, FSSC 22000 and PrimusGFS certificates are issued by Kiwa group certification bodies that hold those approvals, with Kiwa ASI as your U.S. office and point of contact.

Clients can appeal certification decisions at no cost, and appeals are reviewed by people who weren't involved in the decision. See customer appeals.

ANAB accredited: view ASI Food Safety, LLC in the ANAB directory

All consulting services are offered through ASI Training and Consulting, LLC. All activity is conducted separately from our accredited certification body, ASI Food Safety, LLC, in order to safeguard against any conflicts of interest.

What We Offer

Audits, certification and training for every stage of the supply chain. Start with your industry, or request a quote and we'll point you to the right standard.

Our Offices

Call, email or visit us. For anything else, use the contact page.

Meet Our Team

Our certification, compliance and industry specialists support organizations across the agriculture, food and beverage, dietary supplement, cannabis, cosmetics and consumer goods industries. Want to join them? See careers.

  • Tyler Williams, CEO at Kiwa ASI

    Tyler Williams

    CEO

  • Alfonso Capuchino, Global Technical Director for the Food, Feed, and Farm Sector at Kiwa ASI

    Alfonso Capuchino

    Global Technical Director for the Food, Feed, and Farm Sector

  • Harmeet Kaur, Director of Training and Consulting Services at Kiwa ASI

    Harmeet Kaur

    Director of Training and Consulting Services

  • Pam Allen, Accounting Manager at Kiwa ASI

    Pam Allen

    Accounting Manager

  • Brian Epplin, Staff Accountant at Kiwa ASI

    Brian Epplin

    Staff Accountant

  • Andrew Wood, Director of Business Development at Kiwa ASI

    Andrew Wood

    Director of Business Development

  • Joe Yeager, Senior Account Manager at Kiwa ASI

    Joe Yeager

    Senior Account Manager

  • Kim Ring, Director of Marketing & Communications at Kiwa ASI

    Kim Ring

    Director of Marketing & Communications

  • Josh Clauser, Website & ERP Manager at Kiwa ASI

    Josh Clauser

    Website & ERP Manager

  • Ashlyn Anderson, Marketing Coordinator at Kiwa ASI

    Ashlyn Anderson

    Marketing Coordinator

  • Tammy Svoboda, GFSI Program Manager at Kiwa ASI

    Tammy Svoboda

    GFSI Program Manager

  • Andrew Mason, GMP & CSQ Program Manager at Kiwa ASI

    Andrew Mason

    GMP & CSQ Program Manager

  • Erica Schulte, Technical Assistant at Kiwa ASI

    Erica Schulte

    Technical Assistant

  • Lexus Pointer, Customer Success Coordinator at Kiwa ASI

    Lexus Pointer

    Customer Success Coordinator

  • Nadine Gonzales, Customer Success Coordinator at Kiwa ASI

    Nadine Gonzales

    Customer Success Coordinator

  • Maria Smith, Customer Success Coordinator at Kiwa ASI

    Maria Smith

    Customer Success Coordinator

  • Frank Schreurs, Director, Agriculture and Feed Certification Services at Kiwa ASI

    Frank Schreurs

    Director, Agriculture and Feed Certification Services

  • Nav Thandi, Operations Manager – CanadaGAP at Kiwa ASI

    Nav Thandi

    Operations Manager – CanadaGAP

  • Beverly Campbell, Customer Service & Scheduling Coordinator at Kiwa ASI

    Beverly Campbell

    Customer Service & Scheduling Coordinator

About Kiwa ASI FAQs

More answers are on our FAQ page.

What is Kiwa ASI?

Kiwa ASI is a product safety and quality company that provides auditing, certification, training and consulting to the agriculture, food and beverage, dietary supplement, cannabis, cosmetics and consumer goods industries across North America. It's part of the Kiwa group.

Where is Kiwa ASI located?

Kiwa ASI's U.S. office is at 500 NW Plaza Dr, Suite 700, St. Ann, MO 63074, in the St. Louis area. In Canada, CanadaGAP clients work with TSLC, part of Kiwa ASI.

Is ASI part of Kiwa?

Yes. ASI joined the Kiwa group on December 1, 2022 and took the Kiwa ASI name in February 2026. Learn about Kiwa.

What does ASI stand for?

ASI was originally an acronym for the American Sanitation Institute. The letters no longer carry a specific meaning, but they were kept to honor the company's history.

Is Kiwa ASI accredited?

Kiwa ASI's certification body, ASI Food Safety, LLC, is accredited by the ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) to ISO/IEC 17065 (accreditation ID 1222) for SQF certification (the SQF Food Safety Codes and Quality Code, Edition 9) and for CanadaGAP (Version 11.0). See the ANAB directory listing.

Who issues BRCGS, IFS, FSSC 22000 and PrimusGFS certificates?

BRCGS, IFS, FSSC 22000 and PrimusGFS certificates are issued by Kiwa group certification bodies that hold those approvals, with Kiwa ASI as your U.S. office and point of contact. See BRCGS, IFS, FSSC 22000 and PrimusGFS.

Does Kiwa ASI offer consulting?

Yes. All consulting services are offered through ASI Training and Consulting, LLC. All activity is conducted separately from our accredited certification body, ASI Food Safety, LLC, in order to safeguard against any conflicts of interest. See consulting services.

Who leads Kiwa ASI?

Tyler Williams is the CEO of Kiwa ASI. Meet the rest of the team.

Does Kiwa ASI work in Canada?

Yes. TSLC, a CanadaGAP-licensed certification body, became part of Kiwa ASI in January 2026. Canadian clients can email CA.Info.TSLC@kiwa-asi.com.

How do I contact Kiwa ASI?

Is Kiwa ASI hiring?

We hire remote contract food safety auditors. See careers to apply.

Ready to work with Kiwa ASI?

Tell us about your site and the standard or service you need, and we'll confirm the right audit, prepare a quote and schedule around your production calendar.

Accreditation & Trust

Kiwa ASI's certification body, ASI Food Safety, LLC, is accredited by the ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) to ISO/IEC 17065 (accreditation ID 1222) for SQF certification (the SQF Food Safety Codes and Quality Code, Edition 9) and for CanadaGAP (Version 11.0). All consulting services are offered through ASI Training and Consulting, LLC. All activity is conducted separately from our accredited certification body, ASI Food Safety, LLC, in order to safeguard against any conflicts of interest.