The American Institute of Baking conducts audits of food processors worldwide, evaluating their compliance to food safety and hygiene standards derived from the following management principles: U.S. Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act, Good Manufacturing Practices, U.S. Military Sanitary Standards, U.S. Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act, EC Directive 93/43/ECC, UK Food Safety Regulations and Codex Alimentarious Commission Food Hygiene