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Certifications & Standards
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Non-GMO Certification
Non-GMO certification verifies that a product is produced without genetically modified organisms and that supply-chain segregation prevents contamination. Schemes such as the…
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Organic Certification
Organic certification confirms compliance with organic production rules, in the EU Regulation (EU) 2018/848: no synthetic pesticides or mineral fertilisers, biodiversity protection,…
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Rainforest Alliance
Rainforest Alliance certification (which merged with the UTZ programme) covers sustainable agriculture, including environmental protection, biodiversity, and social and economic conditions for…
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SMETA
SMETA (Sedex Members Ethical Trade Audit) is a social and ethical audit methodology covering labour standards, health and safety, environment and business…
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Vegan Certification
Vegan certification confirms that a product contains no animal-derived ingredients, processing aids or carriers and was produced without cross-contact with animal substances.…
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ISO 9001
ISO 9001 is the international standard for quality management systems, applicable to any organisation. It focuses on consistent processes, customer requirements, corrective…
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ISO 14001
ISO 14001 is the international standard for environmental management systems. It requires organisations to identify and control their environmental impact, comply with…
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ISO 22000
ISO 22000 is the international food-safety management standard combining HACCP principles with prerequisite programmes and management-system requirements. The current edition is ISO…
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Kosher Certification
Kosher certification confirms that a product complies with Jewish dietary law under the supervision of a recognised rabbinical authority. For plant-origin products…
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BRCGS
BRCGS (Brand Reputation Compliance Global Standards) Food Safety is one of the GFSI-benchmarked certification schemes for food manufacturing and packing. It covers…