LEAF Marque v17.0: What You Need to Know
The new version of the LEAF Marque Standard is here. Discover the key updates and what you need to do to achieve certification. Version 17.0 was published on 5 November 2025 and will apply to audits from 5 May 2026.
Version 17.0 of the LEAF Marque Standard was published in November 2025 and introduces updates to terminology and wording. In this version, control points are categorised as Core and Advanced. These replace the Essential and Recommended control points used in Version 16.1 and operate in the same way.
| V16.1 Section title ---> | V17.0 Section Title |
| Organisation and Planning | Business Planning and Resilience |
| Soil Management and Fertility | Soil and Substrate Management |
| Crop Health and Protection | Crop Health and Integrated Pest Management |
| Pollution Control and By-Product Management | Waste and By-Product Management |
| Energy Efficiency | Energy and Greenhouse Gas Emissions |
| Water Management | Water Management |
| Landscape and Nature Conservation | Landscape and Biodiversity |
| Engaging Society | Engaging Society |
| Animal Husbandry | Livestock Management |
LEAF Sustainable Farming Review (LSFR) update in Version 17.0
The LSFR is an online self‑assessment and management tool designed to help you record, assess and continually improve your sustainable farming practices and objectives. The specific control points (CPs) linked to completion of the LSFR are listed below.
| Control Point | |
| 1.1.1 The LEAF Sustainable Farming Review has been completed. | a.The LEAF Sustainable Farming Review (LSFR) is completed/updated annually before the LEAF Marque audit. b.The ‘Farm Details’ and ‘Products’ section of the LSFR has been completed and is accurate. i. ‘Products’ section includes all the business’ products. c.If part of a Producer Group, the LEAF Sustainable Farming Review is completed via the operator of the Quality Management System. |
| 2.3.2 Soil Organic Matter is measured (Advanced) | b. LSFR question SSM.04.B has been completed with accurate figures. |
| 2.3.3 Soil Organic Carbon is measured (Advanced) | b. LSFR question SSM.04.D has been completed with accurate figures. |
| 5.1.4 A carbon footprinting tool is used (Advanced) | d. LSFR question EGHGE.04.B has been completed with accurate figures. |
| 7.3.1 5% or more of the total farm/site area is managed as habitat. | d. LSFR question LB.03 has been completed with accurate figures. |
| 7.3.2 10% or more of the total farm/site area is managed as habitat (Advanced) | d. LSFR question LB.03 has been completed with accurate figures. |
You can access information about the latest LEAF Marque Standard here.
Champion sustainable agriculture with LEAF Marque certification. Align with the latest Version 17.0 standards to demonstrate your commitment to responsible farming and environmental excellence. With expert guidance from NSF, you can navigate the certification process confidently and take a meaningful step towards a more sustainable future.
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