In 1995, ISACert was one of the initiators in the Netherlands in the development of a HACCP system certification scheme in response to the introduction of EU legislation on food safety (HACCP) for food business operators. In 1996 the certification scheme was launched and accepted by RvA, and ISACert was the first certification body to be accredited for that scheme. The scheme has particular value for food business operators that grow from small businesses into larger more industrially oriented companies. In 2006, the scheme owner (SCV), together with Dutch government, began a project to modify this scheme so as to gain official recognition from the Dutch government. International food industry and certification bodies confirm the importance of this development. For further information, see: www.foodsafetymanagement.info