Food Certification Market Size, Share, Industry, Forecast and outlook (2024-2031)

Food Certification Market is Segmented By Type (ISO 22000, BRC, SQF, IFS, Halal, Others), By Risk (High-Risk Foods, Low-Risk Foods), By Application (Bakery Products, Baby Foods, Meat & Poultry Products, Milk & Dairy Products, Others), and By Region (North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East, and Africa) – Share, Size, Outlook, and Opportunity Analysis, 2024-2031

Food Certification Market Overview

Global Food Certification Market is expected to reach at a CAGR of 5.58% during the forecast period (2024-2031). 

Food certification is provided to the growers, manufacturers, retailers and others for food safety. Food safety is an important factor in the food industry. Both consumers and health authorities demand a high level of food quality and safety. If there is any problem with food, it is necessary to identify its cause quickly and solve it. A wide range of regulations and several certifications in the food industry can guarantee food safety so that its consumption is suitable and safe for certain consumer groups.

Food certification is a document that certifies the fulfillment by the applicant organization of a series of requirements that may be of a legal or regulatory nature, as well as a voluntary nature. There are different types of certification for food safety, such as AGMARK, BIS, HACCP, GHP, ISO, Halal, and others. Rising consumer awareness regarding food safety drives market growth worldwide.

Food Certification Market Scope

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Food Certification Market Dynamics

Increasing consumer awareness about food certification drives the market growth

In today's lifestyle, health and hygiene play an important role in the life of consumers. Food management systems are certified through various international certification bodies. Food safety certification validates that the food business is managed by healthy practices that ensure safety and quality. Food certification gains the trust of consumers, stakeholders and vendors. Food certification is important for ensuring food safety and the consumer's well-being. Food certification provides global recognition for the food product. Food certification validates that food practices are safe and healthy. Food certification is important to describe food quality. It helps to Improve, monitor and measure food safety performance. Certification increases the product's global reach due to its acceptance from various countries. There are various certifications that define the quality and safety of food products. HACCP certification is important for identifying the risk of the food product. Establishing a critical control point and setting critical limits during the food process are helpful for employee safety. BRCGS Food and BRCGS Packaging & Packaging Material certifications are important to ensure quality, hygiene and food product safety. FAMI – QS certification is a profound Quality and Feed Safety Management System known globally for feed ingredients. It helps to improve the traceability of the product. Safe quality food certification increases business opportunities globally. An increasing government-enforced regulation and certification requirements are projected to drive the market growth globally.

Food Certification Market Segmentation Analysis

ISO 22000 food certification segment accounted for the highest share in global food certification market

ISO 22000 certification is anticipated to dominate the segment. The increasing need for food and management safety drives the segment growth in the forecast period to increase demand for food certification. This certification provides customer confidence in the product. This certification becomes increasingly important as customers demand safe food. This certification is mandatory for all food processors to sell their products worldwide. Increasing demand for healthy organic food products is a major factor in segment growth. Strict food regulations and the need for food certification to import and export the products drive the segment growth. Implementing ISO 22000 Certification helps improve management, product assurance, and food safety.

Meat and poultry products held a significant market share among the other applications. The meat adulteration rate increased day by day, leading to an increase in health issues to avoid the need for food certification. Meat production increased worldwide; hence, the need for halal and kosher certification increased, driving the market growth.

Food Certification Market Geographical Share

North America is the dominating region during the forecast period

North America dominated the market growth due to increasing consumer demand for food safety with certification. Strict Government regulations for food safety increase the demand for food certification in the region. The United States food safety system includes producers, processors, shippers, retailers, and consumers. The Government plays an important role in establishing standards for food safety in the United States. The United States food supply chain is the safest in the world due to strict regulations and the need for certification. Four agencies in the United States play an important role in food safety such as the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) of the US Department of Agriculture (USDA); the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA); and the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) of the Department of Commerce. FDA is important to ensure that these foods are safe, sanitary, nutritious, and adequately labeled. FSIS seeks to ensure that meat and poultry products for human consumption are safe, correctly marked, labeled, and packaged. EPA licenses all pesticide products distributed in the United States. NMFS conducts a voluntary seafood inspection and grading program, primarily a food quality activity. These strict regulations drive the market growth in the region.

Food Certification Market Companies and Competitive Landscape

There are various established participants in the industry and local manufacturers; hence, the market is fragmented. Some major key players are SGS, DNV, Lloyd’s Register, Bureau Veritas, Control Union Certifications, Intertek, TÜV SÜD, ALS, International Certification Ltd, and Control Union Certifications, among others. In October 2021, India’s SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and Certification Company, launched a new center with advanced testing capabilities at its laboratory premises at Ambattur, partners with V-label. These advanced capabilities help the agriculture and food industry by ensuring authenticity, enhancing safety and improving the quality of food products to build consumer trust. In January 2020, SGS Became conformity assessment body for the Saudi food and cosmetics certification program. This certification program includes all cosmetic products exported to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The food products from India covered under this program are fish and aquatic products, red meat, rice, processed foods and vegetables, tea, coffee beans, spices and condiments, processed meat, sugar and sweets and honey. With this approval, SGS now provide manufacturers and traders of cosmetics and foodstuffs with a comprehensive range of services, including issuing a certificate of conformity, to allow them efficient access to Saudi Arabian markets. In April 2022, SGS upgraded its laboratory for critical food testing services in Peru. This renovated laboratory provides critical food testing services with a 50-70% turnaround time quicker than its predecessor. In February 2022, DNV launched new research and development unit in Milan for a food and beverage facility. This new program focused on four areas: documentation and footprint management for products and related supply chains; transparency in the circular use of materials in products and systems; optimization of food production for greater efficiency and better quality; and increasing food safety and reducing food contamination.

COVID-19 Impact on Food Certification Market

Negative impact on the global food certification market

At the initial stage, the Covid pandemic negatively affected the management and assurance of food safety in all retailers and manufacturers globally. Most companies of certification face audit restrictions, which negatively impact the certification status. Also, Covid 19 negatively impacted the food production supply chain, which negatively impacted the food certification market. Import and export of food products are closed for a certain period, which decreases the need for food certification. Some key players stopped their food production due to the lack of demand during the pandemic, negatively impacting the food certification market.

There was a change in consumers' shopping habits; post-covid as they are looking for safe food, hence the need for the certification increase. The government takes strict action for food certification to avoid spreading disease. Consumers are now aware of the product they are buying. The need for transparency in food ingredients increases the demand for food certification. The demand for food certification increased because the governments of various countries strictly follow food certification norms for food safety and quality. Consumers are becoming more aware of food safety and quality, increasing the need for food certification.

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