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HMS implementation

Structured Path to quality system nutrition

HMS implementation is the process through which an organisation introduces a clear, controlled and measurable way of managing nutrition — from status analysis to the establishment of a sustainable system that ensures long-term quality, safety and consistency.

Structures the organisation’s nutrition processes
Aligns menus, recipes and procurement with defined standards
Introduces allergen control and traceability throughout the entire chain
Educates staff and defines responsibilities
Establishes a System of Continuous Monitoring and Improvement
About Implementation

A Sustainable System, Not a one-off change

The implementation process is based on analysing the current state, adapting the system to the organisation’s specific characteristics, and gradually introducing defined standards into everyday work.

The goal is not to change the way of working overnight, but to establish a sustainable system that ensures long-term quality, safety and consistency of nutrition.

The result of implementation is not only compliance with the standard, but the establishment of a functional system that enables long-term control, transparency and improvement of nutrition.
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Processes and Documentation

Clearly Defined Procedures for Every Step — from Procurement to Serving

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Menus and recipes

Aligned with HMS categories, nutritionally profiled and standardised

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Allergens and Traceability

Full Allergen Control and Transparency Throughout the Entire Food Chain

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Staff Education

HMS Academy for Kitchen Staff — Practical Knowledge for Everyday Work

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Monitoring and Control

Continuous Quality Measurement through the Healthy Meal Planner Application

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Improvement

A System that Continuously Improves Based on Data and Feedback

Implementation Phases

Clearly Defined steps

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Analysis and Assesment

Phase 1

Review of Basic Requirements, Analysis of the Current State and Definition of the Implementation Scope Adapted to the Organisation’s Specific Characteristics.

Initial Contact and Information Collection
Review of the HACCP System and Basic Requirements
Gap Analysis — Differences Between the Current State and HMS Requirements
Selection of Relevant HMS Categories
Preparation of the Offer and Definition of Scope
Agreement on the Timeline
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Implementation System

Phase 2

Central Phase — Introduction of All Elements of the HMS System, from Staff Training to the Establishment of Complete Documentation and Processes.

Staff Training through the HMS Academy
Development of Menus According to HMS Categories
Establishment of Allergen Control and Traceability
Development of Portion Standards and Nutritional Profiles
Development of the HMS Manual for the Institution
Setup of the Healthy Meal Planner Tool
Definition of Responsibilities and Procedures
Internal Testing and Adaptation
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Certification — Bureau Veritas

Phase 3

Independent Audit by Bureau Veritas — Verification of System Compliance with HMS Requirements and Certificate Issuance.

Preparation of Documentation for the Audit
Bureau Veritas Certification Audit
Awarding of the HMS Certificate and Healthy Stars
Inclusion in the HMS Facility Directory
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Monitoring and Improvement

Permanent

Continuous Monitoring, Annual Surveillance Audits and Systematic Improvement — because implementation is not the end, but the beginning.

Annual Surveillance Audits
Monitoring through HM Planner Analytics
Continuous Support from the HMS Team
Recertification Every 3 Years
Implementation Result

A Functional System, Not Just Compliance

The result of implementation is not just compliance with the standard — but the establishment of a system that enables long-term control, transparency and improvement.

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HMS Certificate

Internationally Recognised Certificate Verified by Bureau Veritas — EU-Protected Certification Mark

Healthy Stars Rating

Stars depending on the number of certified categories — a visible indicator of quality

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HMS Manual

Complete Documentation with Procedures Specific to Your Institution

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Optimised Menus

Menus Aligned with HMS Categories, Standardised and Nutritionally Profiled

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Trained Staff

A Team that Understands the Standards and Knows How to Apply Them in Everyday Work

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Digital Tools

Access to the Healthy Meal Planner Application for Continuous System Management

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The entire process is carried out with expert support and adaptation to the real operational conditions of your organisation. Contact us for an initial assessment.

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