Global Food Certification Market Size, Trends & Growth Opportunity and Risk Category (High-risk and Low-risk), By Application (Meat, poultry, and seafood products, Dairy products, Infant food products, Beverages, Bakery & confectionery products, and ‘Free-from’ foods), By Region and Forecast till 2027.

Global Food Certification Market

The Global Food Certification Market is expected to grow from US$ 4.7 Billion in 2021 to US$ 7.2 Billion by 2027; it is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 5.4% from 2021 to 2027.

A certificate called a food certification is given to food producers, farmers, retailers, and other parties. Food certification certifies the food as having met all food safety requirements and being safe for eating. For various purposes, certification of food is provided by several governmental certified organisations. Different types of food certification exist, including BRC, Halal, SQF, vegan, organic, gluten-free, and others. Only governmental authorities will grant certification for certain products after inspecting the food products and determining whether they pose a risk to consumers and are safe to consume.

Drivers: Consumer awareness of food safety is rising, there are more rigorous certification and standard requirements for food, and there are more government activities to ensure food safety, all of which are major market growth drivers. A certificate called a "food certification" is given to sellers, producers, manufacturers, etc. of food. When a food is certified, it means that it has undergone all necessary food safety checks and is safe to eat. Food certification is provided by a number of government accreditation agencies for a variety of reasons. Food can be certified in a variety of ways, including BRC, Halal, SQF, vegan, organic, and gluten-free.

Restraints: The demand from consumers for safe food items has been steadily rising. As a result, several food safety regulations have been created. As a result, the proliferation of national standards for managing food safety has created uncertainty and increased the need to harmonise these standards. Industrial experts have frequently proposed standardised and harmonised food safety standards to streamline the complexity of food laws.

Opportunities: It is anticipated that the Middle East and other Muslim-majority nations will see a growth in disposable income, which will accelerate the use of halal certifications. The demand for meat products that have received halal certification is anticipated to rise as consumer worries about meat consumption grow. The market for food certification is expected to expand with high-value prospects due to the rise in demand for organic products. Some of the biggest markets for organic food are the US, Germany, France, China, Canada, Italy, and the UK.

Impact of Covid-19

Global health and well-being were significantly damaged by the sudden breakout of the coronavirus epidemic. The daily habits and shopping patterns of customers have abruptly changed. Consumers are now well knowledgeable about the goods they purchase. Clean-label effects and the need for ingredient transparency have improved the market situation for food certification. The world economy is being shaken by COVID-19, which is also having an impact on the market for food certification. The global food supply chain is being negatively impacted as governments in the countries take preventive steps to stem the spread of coronavirus. The possibilities for growth are likely to be hampered by COVID-19's unforeseen effects on international trade and food security.

Segmentation By Risk Category: Food Certification Market is classified on the basis of Risk Category into High-risk and Low-risk.

Segmentation By Application: Food Certification Market is classified on the basis of Application into Meat, poultry, and seafood products, Dairy products, Infant food products, Beverages, Bakery & confectionery products, and ‘Free-from’ foods.

Segmentation By Region: Food Certification Market is classified on the basis of Region into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa.

Competitive Landscape: The key players of Food Certification Market are AsureQuality Limited, Bureau Veritas, DEKRA SE, DNV GL, Eurofins Scientific, Intertek Group Plc., Roquette, Lloyd’s Register Group Limited, SGS SA, TÜV SÜD, Finotrol Oy, and Underwriters Laboratories Inc.

Industrial Development

• A new shared audit programme will be introduced by Intertek and Roquette (France) in September 2020. Through the auditing procedures, this will assist in establishing a food supply chain that is safer.
• Finotrol Oy, which offers expert product certification services, was bought by Control Union Certifications in September 2020. The whole share capital of Finotrol Oy would be transferred to Control Union through this transaction. Both in the Scandinavian and Baltic regions, it will make it possible to provide entirely new and extensive certification services.
• As part of the American Association for Laboratory Accreditation (A2LA) satellite programme, ALS expanded its area of accreditation in September 2020 to include its new food laboratory, which will aid in the growth of the business' testing and certification services.

Market Taxonomy

Risk Category

• High-risk
• Low-risk

By Application

• Meat, poultry, and seafood products
• Dairy products
• Infant food products
• Beverages
• Bakery & confectionery products
• ‘Free-from’ foods

By Region

• North America
• Europe
• Asia Pacific
• Latin America
• Middle East & Africa

Key Questions Addressed by the Report

• What are the Key Opportunities in Food Certification Market?
• What will be the growth rate from 2020 to 2027?
• Which segment/region will have highest growth?
• What are the factors that will impact/drive the Market?
• What is the competitive Landscape in the Industry?
• What is the role of key players in the value chain?