B-TRACE MEMBERSHIP
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Benefits of B-TRACE Certification
Access to the B-TRACE hive management app
Proof of compliance with current industry and regulatory requirements
Certification to high industry standards by independent audit
Access to premium marketing and pricing opportunities with the B-TRACE certification logo and marketing tools
Gain consumer trust with B-TRACE product provenance and product authenticity assurance
Keep up to date with latest industry trends and standards
Access to B-TRACE social media outlets for business and beekeeping improvement and opportunities
Locally and internationally recognised
Audit hotline for assistance
Practical quality assurance designed by and for beekeepers!
Conditions for B-TRACE Certification
arrow_forward Membership fee is payable on joining and renewed on the joining date in following years
arrow_forward An annual fee of $192.50 (inclusive of GST) is applicable; this fee includes the free use of the B-TRACE hive management app, and the annual audit fee
arrow_forward Manage or own a total hive holding of 300 hives or less, and production/sales not exceeding 15,000 kg per year
arrow_forward Desk audit must be completed annually, if an audit fails, corrective actions are to be completed and a new audit will take place at members cost of $55 (Includes GST)
STEPS TO B-TRACE CERTIFICATION
Step 1
– Make the decision to improve your business
– Pay the annual fee through our secure online payment portal
– Access B-TRACE membership advantages
Step 2
– Use your B-TRACE ID number sent to your email to access B-TRACE Hive Management App
– Follow the steps in the B-TRACE App Supplier Manual sent to your email
– Enter your profile and hive management data into the B-TRACE App
Step 3
When you feel confident and have completed training manual details and have your app data up to date, go to self-audit page in your member area and apply for an audit.
The auditor will review the information and documentation that you have supplied and determine if you have complied with all the B-Trace requirements. B-TRACE has partnered with Food Safe Food Australia (SFA) for to conduct its desk audits. To learn more about SFA, visit https://www.btrace.com.au/b-trace-auditor.
The auditor may request further documentation in which case the audit would have to be re-submitted with all relevant documentation.
Upon successful audit completion member is issued an Audit Certificate and Audit ID number. This is the key to full B-TRACE certification!
It is a requirement that B-TRACE members are audited within 11 months of joining to maintain B-TRACE certification.
Join B-TRACE Today and Take your Business to the Next Level!