Food Manufacturing and Processing

From farm to fork, NSF supports organisations in their efforts to reduce risk, enhance compliance, and build trust in their food safety systems.

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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) Programme, 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 recognised food safety certification for food manufacturers.
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
Learn from experts who understand industry expectations. Be ready to apply that knowledge the very next day.
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 Verification
Enter this fast-growing market and earn the Non-GMO Project’s well-recognised 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 Food Certification
Verify your products with trusted third-party gluten-free certification.
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/Defence Consulting Services
Reduce the risk of food fraud and product recalls by bolstering food fraud awareness, detection and prevention.
Food Label Requirements and Translations
Food labelling can be complex territory, especially when preparing products for sale in other countries. Get it right, however, and you could open a world of opportunity for your food and beverage business.
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.
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.
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.
NSF Food Safety in Manufacturing Compliance Audit Standard
This Standard is designed for food and beverage manufacturers and packers, particularly those supplying local catering groups and retail. Learn more about how to achieve due diligence in your supply chain.
IFS Logistics Certification
Ensure product safety and compliance in your logistics operations with an internationally recognised 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.
SQF Edition 10 Gap Assessment
Prepare for SQF Edition 10 with NSF’s gap assessment services. Identify compliance gaps, improve your food safety management system, and build confidence before your next audit.

SQF Edition 10 Resources, Training and Gap Assessment

Access expert resources, training, and gap assessment services to support your SQF Edition 10 journey.

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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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Food Manufacturing and Processing

Explore Our Solution Areas

Safe Quality Food (SQF) Certification

BRCGS Certification

IFS Food Safety Certification

FSSC 22000 Certification

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

Social Responsibility Audits

ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety Management System

Non-GMO Verification

Plant-Based Certification

Raised Without Antibiotics Certification

Gluten-Free Food Certification

Kosher Certification

Food Risk Management Consulting Services

Food Fraud/Defence Consulting Services

Food Label Requirements and Translations

Developing Food Product for Commercial Shelf Life

Sensory Testing

Outsourced Technical Support

Due Diligence

Food Safety Gap Assessment Services for FSMS Compliance and GFSI Readiness

Food Safety Culture

Food Safety Policy and Procedure Development

FSMA Readiness

SMETA Ethical Audits

Sustainability Strategy Solutions

Supply Chain Sustainability and ESG Management

Product Environmental Performance

ESG Reporting

Climate Action Solutions

Specialist Market Insight

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

ESG Verification Solutions

Organic Certification Advice

NSF Food Safety in Manufacturing Compliance Audit Standard

IFS Logistics Certification

ISO/IEC 42001 Artificial Intelligence – Management System

Food Packaging Certification

Environmental Claim Verification

SQF Edition 10 Gap Assessment

SQF Edition 10 Resources, Training and Gap Assessment

Looking To Reduce Your Impact on the Environment?

Quality and Compliance Software

Resources

Your SQF Edition 10 Resource Hub

Food Label Legislation: Requirements, Regulations and Translations Explained

NSF Food for Thought Podcast: Chemicals of Concern

How NSF Can Help You