Food Manufacturing and Processing

NSF certifies your food safety system (BRCGS, FSSC 22000, SQF, IFS) from farm to fork. Reduce risk, enhance compliance, and build trust with NSF.

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Use of NSF consulting services or attending NSF training sessions does not provide an advantage, nor is it linked in any way to the granting of certification.

Safe Quality Food (SQF) Certification
Certify your facility to the Safe Quality Food (SQF) Program, a comprehensive HACCP-based food safety and quality management certification system.
BRCGS Certification
Demonstrate that you comply with a BRCGS Global Standard for food safety, packaging, or storage and distribution.
IFS Food Safety Certification
Comply with the requirements of the International Featured Standard (IFS) in food safety and quality in food manufacturing.
FSSC 22000 Certification
Certify your operation to Food Safety System Certification 22000 (FSSC 22000), a GFSI recognized food safety certification for food manufacturers.
GFSI Global Markets Programme
Strengthen your food safety system through a four-step process consistent with Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) requirements.
HACCP Certification and GMP Audits
Demonstrate your commitment to food safety through HACCP certification or a GMP audit.
NSF Supplier Assurance
Verify the integrity of your food supply chain and protect your brand.
Custom Supplier Audits
Safeguard your brand by verifying the integrity of your suppliers’ food safety systems.
McDonald’s Audits With NSF: Food Safety and Quality Assurance for Suppliers
Ensure your products meet McDonald’s requirements, covering food safety, quality and compliance, with NSF.
Supply Chain Sustainability
Commit to responsible sourcing and transparency to increase competitiveness and build client, investor and consumer confidence.
Nonfood Compounds and Chemical Registration and Certification
Show the food industry they can trust your chemical products. NSF registers and certifies many chemical compounds, from lubricants to cleaning products.
Food Safety, Quality and Standards Training
Whatever your training need, we can meet it. Our diverse portfolio of in-person, online and instructor-led virtual courses range from introductory courses to highly technical, hands-on programs.
CDP Sustainability Reporting
If you need to improve your CDP score, or want help with CDP project management, our expert team can provide guidance at every step.
Sustainability Scan
Are your company’s sustainability practices enough to stand out, meet buyer demands, and satisfy existing and impending regulatory requirements? Not sure? NSF’s Sustainability Scan can help.
Social Responsibility Audits
Increase social impact and mitigate supply chain risk through social responsibility scheme management, auditing and verification.
ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety Management System
Create an environment where workplace health and safety and reduced organizational risk go hand in hand.
Non-GMO Verification
Enter this fast-growing market and earn the Non-GMO Project’s well-recognized butterfly logo.
Plant-Based Certification
Set your product apart and connect with the 40% of consumers reducing their meat intake and seeking plant-based food options.
Raised Without Antibiotics Certification
Get the only independent certification mark that assures consumers animal products were produced without exposure to antibiotics.
Gluten-Free Certification
Provide proof that your products are verified as gluten-free by a trusted third-party certifier.
Kosher Certification
Receive the most comprehensive kosher verification available for this growing global market.
Food Risk Management Consulting Services
Protect your brand, safeguard public health, mitigate risk and speed recovery in the event of a food crisis.
Food Fraud/Defense Consulting Services
Reduce the risk of food fraud and product recalls by bolstering food fraud awareness, detection and prevention.
Developing Food Product for Commercial Shelf Life
Work with Cambium Analytica, an NSF company, to develop safe, high-quality food and beverage products. Access expertise in product development, stability and shelf life testing, and contract research to support commercialization.
Import Supplier Certification (ISC)
NSF's import supplier certification program certifies supplier compliance to U.S. food safety regulations under the FDA’s Third-Party Accredited Certification program.
Outsourced Technical Support
Take advantage of NSF’s network of experts to assist your business, short- or long-term.
Due Diligence
Uncover potential risks and establish fair value during a merger and acquisition.
Food Safety Gap Assessment Services for FSMS Compliance and GFSI Readiness
Understand the gaps in your Food Safety Management System (FSMS) and the steps you need to take to strengthen compliance with FSMA and GFSI global food safety standards, like SQF Edition 10.
Food Safety Culture
Make food safety a way of life by embedding key values and behaviors in your team.
Food Supply Chain Support and Management
Integrating a food safety management system is vital in ensuring your business meets safety and food hygiene requirements, protecting your customers and brand reputation.
Food Safety Policy and Procedure Development
Create and implement clear and efficient program documents that meet requirements and help ensure food safety and quality.
FSMA Readiness
Ensure your business and facility comply with the U.S. FDA’s requirements for the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA).
Animal Welfare and Wellness
Demonstrate your commitment to animal welfare practices in your global supply chain through auditing, certification or verification.
SMETA Ethical Audits
Supply chain monitoring is essential to human rights due diligence, and an important tool to help identify risks. Gain confidence with SMETA audits.
Sustainability Strategy Solutions
Achieve your organization’s sustainability goals with expert guidance to support your journey.
Supply Chain Sustainability and ESG Management
Develop, monitor, and report on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) compliance in your supply chain with expertise from NSF.
Product Environmental Performance
Calculate the environmental impact of products or services to achieve your sustainability goals with expert advice from NSF.
ESG Reporting
Demonstrate your commitment to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) efforts with sustainability expertise from NSF.
Climate Action Solutions
Build your Climate Action Plan, calculate your greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, and assess climate risks with sustainability expertise from NSF.
Organic Certification in Mexico
QAI provides organic certification for products sold in Mexico through the Organic Products Law Standard (LPO: Ley de Productos Orgánicos).
Organic Certification in Canada and Quebec
Organic certification for products sold in Canada and Quebec. Leverage your USDA organic certification via the U.S.-Canada Equivalency Arrangement.
FSMA 204 Traceability Rule
Initial Scoping and Readiness Assessment
Specialist Market Insight
Expand your reach and take advantage of new market opportunities - without delays.
GLOBALG.A.P. CoC (Chain of Custody) Certification
Ensure transparency and integrity in the food supply chain with a GLOBALG.A.P. Chain of Custody (CoC) certification.
ESG Verification Solutions
Verify your ESG reporting results and GHG calculations with independent expertise from NSF.
Organic Certification Advice
Navigate organic certification to the NOP and other global organic standards with expert advice from NSF.
Supplier Assurance Remote Desk Audit
Ensure your supply chain’s integrity with this cost-effective, remote service to evaluate your program or assess suppliers, ensuring compliance and quality from anywhere.
IFS Logistics Certification
Ensure product safety and compliance in your logistics operations with an internationally recognized standard.
ISO/IEC 42001 Artificial Intelligence – Management System
Build resilience and manage the risks and opportunities associated with AI systems.
Food Packaging Certification
Meet food packaging regulations and give consumers confidence that your packaging materials are built with food safety in mind– compliance support available as an optional service.
Environmental Claim Verification
Build trust and brand credibility with independent verification of environmental claims you make about your products, services or business.

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Quality and Compliance Software

If you’re looking for a solution to confidently manage complex and critical data - including supplier compliance, regulatory requirements, and environmental reporting - take a look at NSF TraQtion® cloud-based software.

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Resources

NSF Food for Thought Podcast: Chemicals of Concern
Podcast
This series examines chemicals of concern in the food supply chain, including PFAS, and their impact on food safety, materials, and sustainability. Expert insights highlight risks, regulatory attention, and practical steps toward safer material choices.
NSF Food for Thought Podcast: Sustainability and Grocery
Podcast
This series explores how grocery and food retailers are addressing sustainability challenges, from eco-fatigue and cost pressures to regulatory change and food safety considerations. Episodes focus on practical approaches to balancing environmental goals with operational and business needs.
NSF Joins Global Food Safety Leaders at the 2026 GFSI Conference in Vancouver
Article
NSF is excited to sponsor the 2026 GFSI Conference, the world's foremost gathering of food safety professionals and thought leaders. From March 24 to 26, the 2026 GFSI Conference in Vancouver, Canada, will deliver an inspiring agenda packed with thought leadership, cutting-edge insights, and unparalleled opportunities to connect.

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Food Manufacturing and Processing

Explore Our Solution Areas

Safe Quality Food (SQF) Certification

BRCGS Certification

IFS Food Safety Certification

FSSC 22000 Certification

GFSI Global Markets Programme

HACCP Certification and GMP Audits

NSF Supplier Assurance

Custom Supplier Audits

McDonald’s Audits With NSF: Food Safety and Quality Assurance for Suppliers

Supply Chain Sustainability

Nonfood Compounds and Chemical Registration and Certification

Food Safety, Quality and Standards Training

CDP Sustainability Reporting

Sustainability Scan

Social Responsibility Audits

ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety Management System

Non-GMO Verification

Plant-Based Certification

Raised Without Antibiotics Certification

Gluten-Free Certification

Kosher Certification

Food Risk Management Consulting Services

Food Fraud/Defense Consulting Services

Developing Food Product for Commercial Shelf Life

Import Supplier Certification (ISC)

Outsourced Technical Support

Due Diligence

Food Safety Gap Assessment Services for FSMS Compliance and GFSI Readiness

Food Safety Culture

Food Supply Chain Support and Management

Food Safety Policy and Procedure Development

FSMA Readiness

Animal Welfare and Wellness

SMETA Ethical Audits

Sustainability Strategy Solutions

Supply Chain Sustainability and ESG Management

Product Environmental Performance

ESG Reporting

Climate Action Solutions

Organic Certification in Mexico

Organic Certification in Canada and Quebec

FSMA 204 Traceability Rule

Specialist Market Insight

GLOBALG.A.P. CoC (Chain of Custody) Certification

ESG Verification Solutions

Organic Certification Advice

Supplier Assurance Remote Desk Audit

IFS Logistics Certification

ISO/IEC 42001 Artificial Intelligence – Management System

Food Packaging Certification

Environmental Claim Verification

Looking To Reduce Your Impact on the Environment?

Quality and Compliance Software

Resources

NSF Food for Thought Podcast: Chemicals of Concern

NSF Food for Thought Podcast: Sustainability and Grocery

NSF Joins Global Food Safety Leaders at the 2026 GFSI Conference in Vancouver

How NSF Can Help You

What’s New with NSF

NSF Annual Review and Impact Report 2025 Now Live

New NSF Cage-Free and Free-Range Protocol Brings Clarity to Ambiguous Egg Claims, Introduces “Made With” Certification