Food Certification Market

The food certification market is estimated to be worth USD 5.85 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 7.72 billion by 2029, at a CAGR of 5.7% during the forecast period. Major trends include a heightened focus on food safety, increased consumer demand for transparency through certifications like organic and non-GMO, and stricter global regulatory compliance. These factors are driving growth in the food certification market, ensuring consumer confidence and adherence to safety standards across the food supply chain.The key players in this market include DEKRA (Germany), SGS (France), Intertek Group plc (UK), AsureQuality (New Zealand), and Bureau Veritas (France), LQRA (UK), DNV (Norway), TÜV SÜD (Germany), Kiwa (Netherlands), ALS (US), UL LLC (US), EAGLE Certification Group (US), INTL Certification Limited (UK), Assurecloud (Africa) and Control Union Certifications (Netherlands). Companies are focusing on expanding their service facilities by entering into partnerships and agreements as well as development in the services to grow their businesses and their market share. Further, companies are focused on geographical expansion to tap the potential of emerging economies, and strategic acquisitions to gain a foothold over the large extent of the supply chain are the key strategies adopted by companies in the global market. For instance, DEKRA recently announced merger with Chilworth Technology Ltd. in order to extend its certification offerings in the European region.

DEKRA

DEKRA is a leading organization in the testing and certification market. The company provides a range of services through various divisions, including vehicle inspection, product testing, consulting, training, claims and expertise, industrial inspection and audits, and temporary work.  Its product portfolio includes services for environmental and industrial safety machinery, plant and building inspections, material and product testing, and certification focused on process and organizational safety. DEKRA also offers food certification services through its audits division, providing certifications such as BRC and IFS for consumer products.

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Additionally, DEKRA assists companies in enhancing workplace safety and health through services like safety audits, risk assessments, training programs, and consulting. The aim is to help businesses establish and maintain safe working environments, thereby reducing accidents and promoting employee well-being. The company operates in more than 60 countries worldwide and has expanded its global presence through strategic acquisitions in regions such as the United States, China, South Africa, and New Zealand.

SGS

SGS provides inspection, verification, testing, and certification services. The company operates through nine business segments: agriculture; food and life; minerals; oil, gas, and chemicals; consumer and retail; certification and business enhancement; industrial; environment, health, and safety; and transportation and governments/institutions. It offers food certification services under the agriculture, food, and life segments. SGS has a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories across more than 140 countries, including locations in the Americas, Asia Pacific, Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. Some of its subsidiaries include SGS North America Inc. (US), SGS United Kingdom Limited (UK), Galson Laboratories (US), Intron BV (Netherlands), and SGS Canada Inc. (Canada).

Intertek Group PLC

Intertek Group plc provides assurance, testing, inspection, auditing, and certification services across various industries, including food, healthcare, chemicals, transportation, products, and retail. The company is organized into three main segments: Products, Trade, and Resources. It delivers food certification and related services through its Products segment.

Intertek uses a Total Quality Assurance (TQA) approach, which offers a comprehensive portfolio of Assurance, Testing, Inspection, and Certification (ATIC) services to its clients. The company operates a network of over 1,000 laboratories, including 29 food testing facilities in Germany, the UK, and China, along with specialized testing centers in the US, Canada, India, Vietnam, South Korea, Peru, Sweden, Italy, Chile, Poland, Turkey, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, the UAE, Thailand, Hong Kong, and the Philippines.  Intertek has 23 principal subsidiaries, which include Intertek Testing Services Shenzhen Ltd. (China), Intertek Testing Services NA Inc. (US), and Intertek Testing Services Holdings Limited (UK).

AsureQuality

AsureQuality is a state-owned enterprise and the leading food testing, auditing, and certification company in New Zealand. It was established in 2007 through the merger of ASURE New Zealand Limited and AgriQuality Limited. The company provides independent and integrated services in audits, inspections, verifications, and certifications for producers, processors, and retailers in the food and agricultural sectors. AsureQuality operates through three main business segments: testing services, inspection and certification services, and specialist services. Its food certification services fall under the testing services segment. The company has more than 140 locations across New Zealand, Australia, and Singapore. Key subsidiaries include AsureQuality Asia Pacific Limited (New Zealand), AsureQuality Australia Pty Limited (Australia), AsureQuality Singapore Pte Limited (Singapore), and AsureQuality Motabaqah Limited (Saudi Arabia).

Bureau Veritas

Bureau Veritas provides testing, inspection, and certification services across various industries, including construction and real estate, consumer goods, electrical and electronics, food and beverages, oil and gas, power and utilities, process industries, mining, retail, and transportation. The company operates through six business segments: Marine and Offshore, Agri-food and Commodities, Buildings and Infrastructure, Certification, and Consumer Products. It offers food certification services within its certification segment. Bureau Veritas holds over 900 accreditations and is a member of several specialized international organizations, including the Grain and Feed Trade Association (GFTA), the Federation of Oilseeds and Fats Association (FOFA), and the Sugar Association of London (SAL). The company has offices and laboratories located throughout Europe, the Asia-Pacific region, and the Americas.

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