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What are your challenges? From legal compliance to sustainable production, animal welfare to assurance that food is produced safely, we can help.

Reduce risk and seize opportunity in the supply chain with NSF. Tap our food safety training, auditing, customised assurance, certification and advice.

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  • Raised Without Antibiotics Certification

    NSF’s Raised Without Antibiotics (RWOA) certification is the only independent certification that verifies animals are raised without the use of antibiotics of any kind and provides consumers with assurance that animals are raised and handled humanely.

  • NSF Global Animal Wellness Standards

    NSF Global Animal Wellness Standards take a holistic approach to animal wellness and go above and beyond traditional animal welfare to include additional dimensions such as the environment, physical conditions and the social and emotional well-being of the animals.

  • Supply Chain Sustainability

    Commit to responsible sourcing and transparency to increase competitiveness and build client, investor and consumer confidence.

  • 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.

  • 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 organisational risk go hand in hand.

  • Non-GMO Project Verification

    Achieve Non-GMO Project Verification with NSF. Demonstrate your commitment to non-GMO sourcing and transparency and enable eligible products to display one of North America's most recognised non-GMO claims.

  • Safe Quality Food (SQF) Certification

    Certify your facility to the Safe Quality Food (SQF) Programme, a comprehensive HACCP-based food safety and quality management certification system.

  • GLOBALG.A.P.

    Improve food safety and business performance, and gain access to the world's largest food retailers.

  • HACCP Certification and GMP Audits

    Demonstrate your commitment to food safety through HACCP certification or a GMP audit.

  • 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/Defence 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 experienced food technologists to develop high quality food and beverage products that meet quality and food safety standards.

  • Sensory Testing

    Better understand the appeal of your food and beverage products with comprehensive consumer testing services.

  • Outsourced Technical Support

    Take advantage of NSF’s network of experts to assist your business, short- or long-term.

  • Good Farming Practices

    Show buyers and consumers your commitment to good farming and animal production practices.

  • 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 behaviours in your team.

  • Food Safety Policy and Procedure Development

    Create and implement clear and efficient programme 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 Modernisation Act (FSMA).

  • 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.

  • California Proposition 12 Compliance Audits

    NSF is an approved Proposition 12 certifying agent for American meat and egg distributors operating in California.

  • 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.

  • NSF Certification UK

    NSF Certification UK Ltd, an independently operated subsidiary of NSF, is a major certification provider in the food and farming sector.

  • Welfare in Transit Vehicle Approval Scheme

    NSF is an approved inspection body to issue a Certificate of Vehicle Approval through the Welfare in Transit Vehicle Approval Scheme, necessary when transporting or travelling with animals.

  • ISO/IEC 42001 Artificial Intelligence – Management System

    Build resilience and manage the risks and opportunities associated with AI systems.

  • Environmental Claim Verification

    Build trust and brand credibility with independent verification of environmental claims you make about your products, services, or business.

Looking To Reduce Your Impact on the Environment?

Talk to us about how we can help – from developing your sustainability strategy to reporting.
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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

  • What are Environmental Claims?

    Article
    Discover the value behind independently verified environmental claims, and why they bring value to you and your customers.

  • Why Sustainability Still Matters – From Boardrooms to Grocery Aisles

    Article
    Justin Brown, NSF's Senior Manager of Sustainability, explains why sustainability remains a vital and current issue for today’s consumer goods-oriented businesses, despite changing regulatory landscapes for Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) globally.

  • Sustainability vs. Affordability: Is It Possible to Have Both?

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    As economic pressures rise, the food industry faces a critical challenge: how to stay committed to sustainability while remaining competitive. Explore expert insights on balancing affordability and environmental responsibility in today’s cost-sensitive world.

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