The Wine Storage Management Systems (WSMS) Certification Scheme is a comprehensive suite of certifications designed specifically to assist businesses in the wine supply chain to take systematic and effective action to protect against wine deterioration. It encourages and rewards organisations which establish and implement management systems to identify, measure and reduce risks that might lead to undesirable effects on their wine.
Benefits
The certification process follows a well-proven and internationally recognised methodology that gives an objective and impartial attestation of the ability of management systems to deliver wine storage, transportation and retail services that fulfill good management practice accepted by wine industry experts. It ensures that good industry standards are applied, improving the competitive edge of the industry, which will ultimately benefit consumers and wine collectors.
Scope of Application
- Fine and commercial wine storage facilities
(e.g. including wine cellars and warehouses)
- Wine storage facilities in wine retailers
(e.g. including wine retail shops, hotels, clubhouses and supermarkets)
- Wine transportation service providers
(e.g. including carriers and freight forwarders)
