Food Certification Market by Certification Type (Safety & Quality Certifications, Dietary & Lifestyle Certification), Application, End-User, Certification Scope, Price Sensitivity and Region - Global Forecast to 2029
The global food supply chain has become more complex, and the need for robust safety and quality standards has never been more important. Companies that prioritize these certifications can mitigate risks associated with contamination, recalls, and legal liabilities, ultimately contributing to a safer food environment. Additionally, with the rising trend toward sustainability and ethical sourcing, safety and quality certifications are increasingly incorporating standards related to environmental practices and animal welfare. This evolution reflects the growing consumer demand for transparency and accountability in the food industry.
North America is projected to witness the fastest growth during the forecast period.
Health consciousness is a significant driver in North America, with consumers becoming more aware of the importance of food safety and quality. The rising incidence of food allergies and intolerances has led to heightened demand for certifications that assure consumers of the safety and suitability of products for their specific dietary needs. As a result, food manufacturers are increasingly pursuing certifications to enhance transparency and build consumer trust. Moreover, stringent food safety regulations and standards in the United States and Canada necessitate compliance from food businesses, further propelling the market for certifications. Organizations like the FDA and USDA enforce rigorous guidelines that compel companies to ensure their products meet established safety and quality standards.
“Meat, poultry, and seafood application segments dominate the food certification market.”
Due to their critical importance in ensuring food safety and quality within these highly regulated industries. As primary sources of protein, these products are subject to stringent safety standards to prevent contamination and ensure consumer trust. The growing global demand for meat, poultry, and seafood products, driven by rising populations and changing dietary preferences, has heightened the focus on certifications that guarantee the safety, traceability, and quality of these foods. Certifications such as Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP), ISO 22000, and specific certifications for organic, humane, and sustainable practices are increasingly sought after by producers and consumers alike.
“Safety and quality certifications dominate the food certification market.”
Due to their crucial role in ensuring that food products meet stringent health and safety standards. As consumers become increasingly aware of food safety issues and the risks of foodborne illnesses, the demand for certifications that validate the safety and quality of food products has grown significantly. These certifications not only help businesses comply with local and international regulations but also provide assurance to consumers regarding the safety and integrity of the products they purchase. In an era where consumers are more discerning about their food choices, the presence of safety and quality certifications serves as a critical differentiator, enhancing brand reputation and fostering consumer trust.
Break-up of Primaries:
Research Coverage:
This research report categorizes the food certification market, by certification type (safety & quality certifications, dietary & lifestyle certification, other certification types), application (meat, poultry, & seafood products, dairy products, infant food products, bakery & confectionery, beverages, free-from foods, fruits & vegetables, nutraceuticals & supplements, other applications), end-user, certification scope, price sensitivity and region (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and RoW). The scope of the report covers detailed information regarding the major factors, such as drivers, restraints, challenges, and opportunities, influencing the growth of the food certification market. A detailed analysis of the key industry players has been done to provide insights into their business overview, and services; key strategies; Contracts, partnerships, and agreements. new service launches, mergers and acquisitions, and recent developments associated with the food certification market.
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North America is projected to witness the fastest growth during the forecast period.
Health consciousness is a significant driver in North America, with consumers becoming more aware of the importance of food safety and quality. The rising incidence of food allergies and intolerances has led to heightened demand for certifications that assure consumers of the safety and suitability of products for their specific dietary needs. As a result, food manufacturers are increasingly pursuing certifications to enhance transparency and build consumer trust. Moreover, stringent food safety regulations and standards in the United States and Canada necessitate compliance from food businesses, further propelling the market for certifications. Organizations like the FDA and USDA enforce rigorous guidelines that compel companies to ensure their products meet established safety and quality standards.
“Meat, poultry, and seafood application segments dominate the food certification market.”
Due to their critical importance in ensuring food safety and quality within these highly regulated industries. As primary sources of protein, these products are subject to stringent safety standards to prevent contamination and ensure consumer trust. The growing global demand for meat, poultry, and seafood products, driven by rising populations and changing dietary preferences, has heightened the focus on certifications that guarantee the safety, traceability, and quality of these foods. Certifications such as Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP), ISO 22000, and specific certifications for organic, humane, and sustainable practices are increasingly sought after by producers and consumers alike.
“Safety and quality certifications dominate the food certification market.”
Due to their crucial role in ensuring that food products meet stringent health and safety standards. As consumers become increasingly aware of food safety issues and the risks of foodborne illnesses, the demand for certifications that validate the safety and quality of food products has grown significantly. These certifications not only help businesses comply with local and international regulations but also provide assurance to consumers regarding the safety and integrity of the products they purchase. In an era where consumers are more discerning about their food choices, the presence of safety and quality certifications serves as a critical differentiator, enhancing brand reputation and fostering consumer trust.
Break-up of Primaries:
- By Company Type: Tier 1 – 55.0%, Tier 2 – 25.0%, Tier 3 – 20.0%,
- By Designation: Managers – 25.0%, Directors – 15.0%, and Others- 60.0%
- By Region: North America – 40.0%, Europe – 35.0%, Asia Pacific -20.0%, RoW – 5.0%
- DEKRA (Germany)
- SGS (France)
- Intertek Group plc (UK)
- AsureQuality (New Zealand)
- Bureau Veritas (France)
- LQRA (UK)
- DNV (Norway)
- TЬV SЬD (Germany)
- Kiwa (Netherlands)
- ALS (US)
- Eurofins Scientific
- UL LLC (US)
- EAGLE Certification Group (US)
- INTL Certification Limited (UK)
- Assurecloud (Africa)
Research Coverage:
This research report categorizes the food certification market, by certification type (safety & quality certifications, dietary & lifestyle certification, other certification types), application (meat, poultry, & seafood products, dairy products, infant food products, bakery & confectionery, beverages, free-from foods, fruits & vegetables, nutraceuticals & supplements, other applications), end-user, certification scope, price sensitivity and region (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and RoW). The scope of the report covers detailed information regarding the major factors, such as drivers, restraints, challenges, and opportunities, influencing the growth of the food certification market. A detailed analysis of the key industry players has been done to provide insights into their business overview, and services; key strategies; Contracts, partnerships, and agreements. new service launches, mergers and acquisitions, and recent developments associated with the food certification market.
Reasons to buy this report:
- Analysis of key drivers (increased consumption of high-risk category food products, increase in global food trade, consumer demand for food transparency and credibility), restraints (lack of infrastructure and financial support for food safety and security in developing countries), opportunities (popularity of multiple domestic foodservice and retail chains), and challenges (instances of false labeling and certification among companies) influencing the growth of the food certification market.
- Product Development/Innovation: Detailed insights on upcoming technologies, research & development activities, and new service launches in the food certification market.
- Market Development: Comprehensive information about lucrative markets – the report analyses the food certification market across varied regions.
- Market Diversification: Exhaustive information about new products & services, untapped geographies, recent developments, and investments in the food certification market.
- Competitive Assessment: In-depth assessment of market shares, growth strategies and service offerings of leading players like DEKRA (Germany), SGS (France), Intertek Group plc (UK), AsureQuality (New Zealand), Bureau Veritas (France), LQRA (UK), DNV (Norway), TЬV SЬD (Germany), Kiwa (Netherlands), ALS (US), Eurofins Scientific, UL LLC (US), EAGLE Certification Group (US), INTL Certification Limited (UK), Assurecloud (Africa) among others in food certification market.
1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 STUDY OBJECTIVES
1.2 MARKET DEFINITION
1.3 STUDY SCOPE
1.3.1 MARKET SEGMENTATION
1.3.2 INCLUSIONS & EXCLUSIONS
1.4 YEARS CONSIDERED
1.5 CURRENCY CONSIDERED
1.6 STAKEHOLDERS
1.7 SUMMARY OF CHANGES
2 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
2.1 RESEARCH DATA
2.1.1 SECONDARY DATA
2.1.1.1 Key data from secondary sources
2.1.2 PRIMARY DATA
2.1.2.1 Key data from primary sources
2.1.2.2 Key insights from primary interviews
2.1.2.3 Breakdown of primary profiles
2.2 MARKET SIZE ESTIMATION
2.2.1 BOTTOM-UP APPROACH (DEMAND SIDE)
2.2.2 TOP-DOWN APPROACH (SUPPLY SIDE)
2.3 DATA TRIANGULATION
2.4 RESEARCH ASSUMPTIONS
2.5 LIMITATIONS AND RISK ASSESSMENT
3 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
4 PREMIUM INSIGHTS
4.1 ATTRACTIVE OPPORTUNITIES FOR KEY PLAYERS IN FOOD CERTIFICATION MARKET
4.2 FOOD CERTIFICATION MARKET: REGIONAL SNAPSHOT
4.3 EUROPEAN FOOD CERTIFICATION MARKET: BY KEY TYPE AND COUNTRY
4.4 FOOD CERTIFICATION MARKET: BY CERTIFICATION TYPE AND REGION
4.5 FOOD CERTIFICATION MARKET: BY APPLICATION AND REGION
4.6 FOOD CERTIFICATION MARKET: BY END USER AND REGION
4.7 FOOD CERTIFICATION MARKET: BY CERTIFICATION SCOPE AND REGION
4.8 FOOD CERTIFICATION MARKET: BY PRICE SENSITIVITY AND REGION
5 MARKET OVERVIEW
5.1 INTRODUCTION
5.2 MACROECONOMIC INDICATORS
5.2.1 INCREASE IN INSTANCES OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS
5.2.2 INCREASE IN FOOD RECALL CASES
5.3 MARKET DYNAMICS
5.3.1 DRIVERS
5.3.1.1 Increase in trade restriction due to food contamination in European countries
5.3.1.2 Rising demand for food safety assurances due to growing consumption of high-risk category food products
5.3.1.3 Increase in global trade of food products
5.3.1.4 Strict food industry standards and certification requirements
5.3.1.5 Consumer demand for food transparency and credibility
5.3.1.5.1 Rising adoption of certification programs to build consumer trust
5.3.1.5.2 Emphasis on expanding product range and enhancing brand value
5.3.1.6 Food quality certification scheme
5.3.1.6.1 Europe
5.3.1.6.2 Global food safety initiative
5.3.1.7 Ease of certification and auditing to drive market growth for outsourced certifications
5.3.2 RESTRAINTS
5.3.2.1 Lack of infrastructure and financial support for food safety and security in developing countries
5.3.2.2 Lack of harmonization in food certification standards and guidelines
5.3.3 OPPORTUNITIES
5.3.3.1 Growing popularity of various domestic foodservice and retail chains
5.3.3.2 Increase in budget allocation and spending to enhance food safety
5.3.3.3 Adoption of halal, organic, and 'free-from' food certifications
5.3.3.3.1 Certification for organic products
5.3.3.4 Increasing trend of outsourcing certifications from third-party providers
5.3.3.5 Food processing industry focusing on mandating food safety management practices
5.3.3.6 Rise in food trade among developing countries
5.3.3.6.1 Rise in number of SMEs
5.3.4 CHALLENGES
5.3.4.1 Instances of false labeling and certifications among companies
5.3.4.1.1 False halal certification
5.3.4.2 Insufficient resources, limited awareness, and lack of financial support among small-scale manufacturers
5.3.4.2.1 Limited financial resources and investment capabilities among small-scale manufacturers
5.4 IMPACT OF GEN AI ON FOOD CERTIFICATION MARKET
5.4.1 USE OF GEN AI IN FOOD CERTIFICATION MARKET
5.4.2 CASE STUDY ANALYSIS
5.4.2.1 SGS harnessed AI for early warning detection
5.4.2.2 DEKRA conducted remote audits with AI to maintain safety standards
5.4.3 IMPACT OF GEN AI ON ADJACENT ECOSYSTEM
6 INDUSTRY TRENDS
6.1 INTRODUCTION
6.2 TRENDS/DISRUPTIONS IMPACTING CUSTOMER BUSINESS
6.3 PRICING ANALYSIS
6.3.1 INDICATIVE PRICING ANALYSIS
6.4 VALUE CHAIN ANALYSIS
6.4.1 RAW MATERIAL SUPPLIERS
6.4.2 FOOD PROCESSORS & MANUFACTURERS
6.4.3 PACKAGING & LABELING
6.4.4 DISTRIBUTION & LOGISTICS
6.4.5 RETAILERS & FOODSERVICE PROVIDERS
6.4.6 END CONSUMERS
6.5 SUPPLY CHAIN ANALYSIS
6.6 ECOSYSTEM/MARKET MAP
6.7 TECHNOLOGY ANALYSIS
6.7.1 DIGITAL CERTIFICATIONS
6.7.2 THIRD-PARTY CERTIFICATIONS
6.7.3 BLOCKCHAIN FOR CERTIFICATION VERIFICATION
6.7.4 REGULATORY IMPOSITIONS ON GENETICALLY MODIFIED LABELS
6.7.5 INTRODUCTION OF GLOBAL FOOD SAFETY INITIATIVES (GFSI)
6.7.6 RAPID ALERT SYSTEMS FOR FOOD AND FEED (RASFF) TO REPORT FOOD SAFETY ISSUES
6.8 KEY CONFERENCES AND EVENTS IN 2024–2025
6.9 TARIFF AND REGULATORY LANDSCAPE
6.9.1 REGULATORY BODIES, GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS
6.10 PORTER’S FIVE FORCES ANALYSIS
6.10.1 INTENSITY OF COMPETITIVE RIVALRY
6.10.2 BARGAINING POWER OF SUPPLIERS
6.10.3 BARGAINING POWER OF BUYERS
6.10.4 THREAT OF SUBSTITUTES
6.10.5 THREAT OF NEW ENTRANTS
6.11 KEY STAKEHOLDERS AND BUYING CRITERIA
6.11.1 KEY STAKEHOLDERS IN BUYING PROCESS
6.11.2 BUYING CRITERIA
6.12 INVESTMENT AND FUNDING SCENARIO
6.13 CASE STUDY ANALYSIS
6.13.1 EUROPEAN TESTING, INSPECTION, AND CERTIFICATION COMPANY PENETRATED NEW REVENUE POCKETS WORTH NEARLY USD 80–100 MILLION WITH FOOD CERTIFICATION
6.13.1.1 Title
6.13.1.2 Problem statement
6.13.1.3 MnM approach
6.13.1.4 Revenue Impact (RI)
6.13.2 ENVIRONMENTAL TESTING LABORATORY ENHANCED ITS POTENTIAL REVENUE GENERATION WITH FOOD CERTIFICATION
6.13.2.1 Title
6.13.2.2 Problem statement
6.13.2.3 MnM approach
6.13.2.4 Revenue Impact (RI)
6.13.3 FOOD SAFETY TESTING SERVICE PROVIDER EXPANDED IN AUSTRALIAN AND SOUTHEAST ASIAN MARKETS
6.13.3.1 Title
6.13.3.2 Problem statement
6.13.3.3 MnM approach
6.13.3.4 Revenue Impact (RI)
7 FOOD CERTIFICATION MARKET, BY TYPE
7.1 INTRODUCTION
7.2 SAFETY & QUALITY CERTIFICATIONS
7.2.1 NEED FOR CONSUMER TRUST AND MAINTAINING FOOD SAFETY STANDARDS TO DRIVE GROWTH FOR SAFETY AND QUALITY CERTIFICATIONS
7.2.2 ISO 22000
7.2.2.1 Growing adoption of ISO 22000 certifications to meet international safety and quality standards
7.2.3 BRITISH RETAIL CONSORTIUM (BRC) GLOBAL STANDARDS
7.2.3.1 BRC certification to be considered as benchmark for best food safety practices
7.2.4 INTERNATIONAL FEATURED STANDARDS (IFS)
7.2.4.1 Need for evaluation of supplier compliance with stringent food safety and quality requirements to propel market
7.2.5 SAFE QUALITY FOOD (SQF) CERTIFICATIONS
7.2.5.1 Rising demand for SQF certification program to meet regulatory commercial food quality criteria
7.3 DIETARY & LIFESTYLE CERTIFICATIONS
7.3.1 RISING DEMAND FOR DIETARY AND LIFESTYLE CERTIFICATIONS TO MEET GLOBAL CONSUMER PREFERENCES FOR HALAL, KOSHER, AND 'FREE-FROM' FOODS
7.3.2 HALAL
7.3.2.1 Concerns regarding safety and hygiene of halal products to fuel demand for food certification
7.3.3 KOSHER
7.3.3.1 Globalization and expansion of multinational companies to promote growth of food certification market
7.3.4 ‘‘FREE-FROM’ CERTIFICATIONS
7.3.4.1 Growing consumer preference for organic and natural products to boost demand for free-from certifications
7.4 OTHER CERTIFICATION TYPES
8 FOOD CERTIFICATION MARKET, BY APPLICATION
8.1 INTRODUCTION
8.2 MEAT, POULTRY, AND SEAFOOD PRODUCTS
8.2.1 RISING CONSUMPTION OF PROCESSED MEAT PRODUCTS TO DRIVE GROWTH
8.2.2 FRESH
8.2.2.1 Rising demand for ensuring safety of fresh meat, poultry, and seafood products to fuel market growth
8.2.3 FROZEN
8.2.3.1 Growing instances of microbial contamination to drive demand for ensuring product safety, quality, and compliance with international standards
8.2.4 PROCESSED
8.2.4.1 Need to enhance consumer trust and minimize risk of contamination to foster market growth
8.3 DAIRY PRODUCTS
8.3.1 STRINGENT CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR DAIRY PRODUCT EXPORTS TO PROPEL MARKET GROWTH
8.4 INFANT FOOD PRODUCTS
8.4.1 NEED TO SAFEGUARD YOUNG CHILDREN AND PROMOTE HEALTHY NUTRITION TO STIMULATE MARKET GROWTH
8.5 BAKERY & CONFECTIONERY PRODUCTS
8.5.1 NEED TO OBTAIN VOLUNTARY CERTIFICATIONS TO ENHANCE CONSUMER CONFIDENCE TO ACCELERATE MARKET GROWTH
8.6 BEVERAGES
8.6.1 GROWING BEVERAGE CERTIFICATIONS TO BOOST CONSUMER TRUST AND DRIVE MARKET EXPANSION
8.6.2 ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
8.6.2.1 Need to avoid adulteration and inconsistent quality to drive demand for certifications in alcoholic beverages
8.6.3 NON-ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
8.6.3.1 Certifications to provide traceability and validate authenticity of non-alcoholic beverages
8.7 ‘FREE-FROM’ FOODS
8.7.1 GROWING AWARENESS OF HEALTH BENEFITS ASSOCIATED WITH AVOIDING CERTAIN INGREDIENTS OR ADDITIVES TO PROPEL MARKET EXPANSION
8.7.2 FRUITS & VEGETABLES
8.7.2.1 Need to ensure safety and quality of fruits and vegetables to expand market growth
8.7.3 FRESH PRODUCE
8.7.3.1 Certification to play crucial role for ensuring compliance with strict farming practices
8.7.4 DRIED FRUITS & NUTS
8.7.4.1 Certification to guarantee dried fruit manufacturers adhere to strict quality standards and ensure safe handling practices
8.8 FROZEN FRUITS & VEGETABLES
8.8.1 NEED FOR FROZEN FRUITS AND VEGETABLES CERTIFICATION TO VERIFY SAFE PROCESS AND STORE AND PRESERVE NUTRITIONAL QUALITY AND SAFETY
8.9 NUTRACEUTICALS & SUPPLEMENTS
8.9.1 INCREASING AWARENESS OF HEALTH AND WELLNESS TO BOOST MARKET GROWTH
8.10 OTHER APPLICATIONS
9 FOOD CERTIFICATION MARKET, BY END USER
9.1 INTRODUCTION
9.2 FOOD & BEVERAGE MANUFACTURERS
9.2.1 NEED TO BUILD CONSUMER TRUST BY PROVIDING CLEAR AND CREDIBLE PROOF THAT THEIR PRODUCTS ADHERE TO SPECIFIC, RECOGNIZED STANDARDS TO DRIVE MARKET
9.3 RETAIL & SUPERMARKETS
9.3.1 CERTIFICATIONS LIKE FAIR TRADE AND NON-GMO TO HELP PREVENT UNSAFE PRACTICES AND ENSURE PROPER LABELING TO PROPEL MARKET
9.4 RESTAURANTS & FOODSERVICE CHAINS
9.4.1 CERTIFICATIONS LIKE ALLERGEN-FREE AND ORGANIC LABELS TO UPHOLD HEALTH STANDARDS AND TRUST
9.5 GROWERS
9.5.1 CERTIFICATIONS TO DEMONSTRATE THAT PRODUCTS MEET SPECIFIC AGRICULTURAL, ENVIRONMENTAL, AND QUALITY STANDARDS
9.6 OTHER END USERS
10 FOOD CERTIFICATION MARKET, BY CERTIFICATION SCOPE
10.1 INTRODUCTION
10.2 SINGLE PRODUCT CERTIFICATION
10.2.1 SINGLE PRODUCT CERTIFICATION TO ENSURE IT MEETS INDUSTRY STANDARDS FOR SAFETY, QUALITY, AND REGULATORY COMPLIANCE
10.3 MULTIPLE PRODUCT CERTIFICATION
10.3.1 MULTIPLE PRODUCT CERTIFICATION TO PROVIDE DIVERSE ARRAY OF PRODUCTS ACROSS DIFFERENT CATEGORIES
10.4 COMPANY-WIDE CERTIFICATION
10.4.1 COMPANY-WIDE CERTIFICATION TO ENHANCE OVERALL OPERATIONS AND PROCESSES WITHIN ORGANIZATION
11 FOOD CERTIFICATION MARKET, BY PRICE SENSITIVITY
11.1 INTRODUCTION
11.2 PREMIUM CERTIFICATIONS
11.2.1 PREMIUM CERTIFICATIONS TO ADDRESS MARKETS WITH STRICT QUALITY OR ETHICAL NEEDS
11.3 COST-EFFECTIVE CERTIFICATIONS
11.3.1 COST-EFFECTIVE CERTIFICATIONS TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH INDUSTRY SAFETY AND QUALITY STANDARDS
12 FOOD CERTIFICATION MARKET, BY REGION
12.1 INTRODUCTION
12.2 NORTH AMERICA
12.2.1 US
12.2.1.1 Robust framework for food certification and strict regulatory standards to drive market
12.2.2 CANADA
12.2.2.1 US mandate requiring Canadian exporters to meet updated US food safety standards and growing demand for healthy, organic foods compliance to propel market
12.2.3 MEXICO
12.2.3.1 Rising instances of foodborne illness and establishment of Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) framework to fuel market growth
12.3 EUROPE
12.3.1 UK
12.3.1.1 Consumer shift toward premium products to boost demand for food certification
12.3.2 GERMANY
12.3.2.1 High purchasing power among consumers to enable them to opt high-quality food products
12.3.3 FRANCE
12.3.3.1 High emphasis on quality standards and focus on food safety to foster market growth
12.3.4 ITALY
12.3.4.1 High consumption of bakery and dairy products to bolster adoption of food safety measures
12.3.5 SPAIN
12.3.5.1 Stringent quality control procedures for food products and rising consumer awareness regarding food quality and safety to propel market
12.3.6 POLAND
12.3.6.1 Rise in processed food consumption and adherence to EU regulations for food and agricultural imports to drive market
12.3.7 REST OF EUROPE
12.4 ASIA PACIFIC
12.4.1 CHINA
12.4.1.1 Increased food adulteration and fraud incidents in non-vegetarian products to drive growth
12.4.2 INDIA
12.4.2.1 Growing need to comply with international standards for food products to implement strong food safety practices
12.4.3 JAPAN
12.4.3.1 Growing demand to adopt food safety measures due to health benefits to boost market growth
12.4.4 SOUTH KOREA
12.4.4.1 Increase in control over imported food safety hazards to foster market growth
12.4.5 AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND
12.4.5.1 Companies to adopt food safety measures due to enforced regulations
12.4.6 REST OF ASIA PACIFIC
12.5 REST OF THE WORLD (ROW)
12.5.1 MIDDLE EAST
12.5.1.1 Significant increase in demand for halal food products driven by religious beliefs to fuel market growth
12.5.2 SOUTH AFRICA
12.5.2.1 Growing demand for organic products to fuel market expansion
12.5.3 REST OF AFRICA
12.6 SOUTH AMERICA
12.6.1 BRAZIL
12.6.1.1 Stringent regulations imposed by Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) to augment market growth
12.6.2 ARGENTINA
12.6.2.1 Increased trade of food and agricultural products to fuel demand for food certifications
12.6.3 REST OF SOUTH AMERICA
13 COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
13.1 OVERVIEW
13.2 KEY PLAYER STRATEGIES/RIGHT TO WIN
13.3 REVENUE ANALYSIS
13.4 KEY PLAYERS’ ANNUAL REVENUE VS. GROWTH
13.5 MARKET SHARE ANALYSIS, 2023
13.6 COMPANY VALUATION AND FINANCIAL METRICS
13.6.1 COMPANY VALUATION
13.6.2 KEY PLAYERS’ EBITDA FINANCIAL METRICS USING EV/EBIDTA
13.7 GLOBAL SNAPSHOT OF KEY MARKET PARTICIPANTS
13.8 COMPANY EVALUATION MATRIX: KEY PLAYERS, 2023
13.8.1 STARS
13.8.2 EMERGING LEADERS
13.8.3 PERVASIVE PLAYERS
13.8.4 PARTICIPANTS
13.8.5 COMPANY FOOTPRINT: KEY PLAYERS
13.8.5.1 Company footprint
13.8.5.2 Type footprint
13.8.5.3 Application footprint
13.8.5.4 Regional footprint
13.9 COMPANY EVALUATION MATRIX: START-UPS/SMES, 2023
13.9.1 PROGRESSIVE COMPANIES
13.9.2 RESPONSIVE COMPANIES
13.9.3 DYNAMIC COMPANIES
13.9.4 STARTING BLOCKS
13.9.5 COMPETITIVE BENCHMARKING: STARTUPS/SMES, 2023
13.9.5.1 Detailed List of Key Startups/SME
13.9.5.2 Competitive benchmarking of key startups/SMEs
13.10 BRAND/PRODUCT COMPARISON
13.11 COMPETITIVE SCENARIO AND TRENDS
13.11.1 PRODUCT LAUNCHES/DEVELOPMENTS/APPROVALS
13.11.2 DEALS
13.11.3 EXPANSIONS
14 COMPANY PROFILES
14.1 KEY PLAYERS
14.1.1 SGS
14.1.1.1 Business overview
14.1.1.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered
14.1.1.3 Recent developments
14.1.1.3.1 Product launches
14.1.1.3.2 Deals
14.1.1.3.3 Other deals/developments
14.1.1.4 MnM view
14.1.1.4.1 Key strengths
14.1.1.4.2 Strategic choices
14.1.1.4.3 Weaknesses and competitive threats
14.1.2 EUROFINS SCIENTIFIC
14.1.2.1 Business overview
14.1.2.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered
14.1.2.3 Recent developments
14.1.2.4 MnM view
14.1.2.4.1 Key strengths
14.1.2.4.2 Strategic choices
14.1.2.4.3 Weaknesses and competitive threats
14.1.3 BUREAU VERITAS
14.1.3.1 Business overview
14.1.3.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered
14.1.3.3 Recent developments
14.1.3.3.1 Deals
14.1.3.4 MnM view
14.1.3.4.1 Key strengths
14.1.3.4.2 Strategic choices
14.1.3.4.3 Weaknesses and competitive threats
14.1.4 DEKRA
14.1.4.1 Business overview
14.1.4.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered
14.1.4.3 Recent developments
14.1.4.3.1 Deals
14.1.4.4 MnM view
14.1.4.4.1 Key strengths
14.1.4.4.2 Strategic choices
14.1.4.4.3 Weaknesses and competitive threats
14.1.5 INTERTEK GROUP PLC
14.1.5.1 Business overview
14.1.5.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered
14.1.5.3 Recent developments
14.1.5.3.1 Product launches
14.1.5.3.2 Deals
14.1.5.4 MnM view
14.1.5.4.1 Key strengths
14.1.5.4.2 Strategic choices
14.1.5.4.3 Weaknesses and competitive threats
14.1.6 DNV
14.1.6.1 Business overview
14.1.6.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered
14.1.6.3 Recent developments
14.1.6.3.1 Deals
14.1.6.4 MnM view
14.1.7 ASUREQUALITY
14.1.7.1 Business overview
14.1.7.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered
14.1.7.3 Recent developments
14.1.7.4 MnM view
14.1.7.4.1 Key strengths
14.1.8 TЬV SЬD
14.1.8.1 Business overview
14.1.8.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered
14.1.8.3 Recent developments
14.1.8.4 MnM view
14.1.9 ALS
14.1.9.1 Business overview
14.1.9.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered
14.1.9.3 Recent developments
14.1.9.3.1 Deals
14.1.9.3.2 Expansions
14.1.9.4 MnM view
14.1.10 UL LLC
14.1.10.1 Business overview
14.1.10.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered
14.1.10.3 Recent developments
14.1.10.4 MnM view
14.1.11 KIWA
14.1.11.1 Business overview
14.1.11.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered
14.1.11.3 Recent developments
14.1.11.3.1 Deals
14.1.11.4 MnM view
14.1.12 CONTROL UNION CERTIFICATIONS
14.1.12.1 Business overview
14.1.12.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered
14.1.12.3 Recent developments
14.1.12.3.1 Deals
14.1.12.4 MnM view
14.1.13 AIB INTERNATIONAL, INC.
14.1.13.1 Business overview
14.1.13.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered
14.1.13.3 Recent developments
14.1.13.3.1 Deals
14.1.13.4 MnM view
14.1.14 NSF
14.1.14.1 Business overview
14.1.14.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered
14.1.14.3 Recent developments
14.1.14.4 MnM view
14.1.15 SCS GLOBAL SERVICES
14.1.15.1 Business overview
14.1.15.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered
14.1.15.3 Recent developments
14.1.15.3.1 Deals
14.1.15.4 MnM view
14.2 OTHER PLAYERS
14.2.1 INTL CERTIFICATION LIMITED
14.2.1.1 Business overview
14.2.1.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered
14.2.1.3 Recent developments
14.2.1.4 MnM view
14.2.2 INDOCERT
14.2.2.1 Business overview
14.2.2.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered
14.2.2.3 Recent developments
14.2.2.4 MnM view
14.2.3 TQ CERT
14.2.3.1 Business overview
14.2.3.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered
14.2.3.3 Recent developments
14.2.3.4 MnM view
14.2.4 MS CERTIFICATION SERVICES PVT. LTD.
14.2.4.1 Business overview
14.2.4.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered
14.2.4.3 Recent developments
14.2.4.4 MnM view
14.2.5 SOCOTEC
14.2.5.1 Business overview
14.2.5.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered
14.2.5.3 Recent developments
14.2.5.4 MnM view
14.2.6 SAFE FOOD ALLIANCE – FOOD CERTIFICATION MARKET
14.2.7 CDG CERTIFICATION LIMITED – FOOD CERTIFICATION MARKET
14.2.8 EAGLE CERTIFICATION GROUP – FOOD CERTIFICATION MARKET
14.2.9 EQUALITAS CERTIFICATIONS LIMITED – FOOD CERTIFICATION MARKET
14.2.10 OCEAN – FOOD CERTIFICATION MARKET
15 ADJACENT AND RELATED MARKETS
15.1 INTRODUCTION
15.2 LIMITATIONS
15.3 CERTIFICATE AUTHORITY MARKET
15.3.1 MARKET DEFINITION
15.3.2 MARKET OVERVIEW
15.4 FOOD CERTIFICATION MARKET
15.4.1 MARKET DEFINITION
15.4.2 MARKET OVERVIEW
16 APPENDIX
16.1 DISCUSSION GUIDE
16.2 KNOWLEDGESTORE: MARKETSANDMARKETS’ SUBSCRIPTION PORTAL
16.3 CUSTOMIZATION OPTIONS
16.4 RELATED REPORTS
16.5 AUTHOR DETAILS
1.1 STUDY OBJECTIVES
1.2 MARKET DEFINITION
1.3 STUDY SCOPE
1.3.1 MARKET SEGMENTATION
1.3.2 INCLUSIONS & EXCLUSIONS
1.4 YEARS CONSIDERED
1.5 CURRENCY CONSIDERED
1.6 STAKEHOLDERS
1.7 SUMMARY OF CHANGES
2 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
2.1 RESEARCH DATA
2.1.1 SECONDARY DATA
2.1.1.1 Key data from secondary sources
2.1.2 PRIMARY DATA
2.1.2.1 Key data from primary sources
2.1.2.2 Key insights from primary interviews
2.1.2.3 Breakdown of primary profiles
2.2 MARKET SIZE ESTIMATION
2.2.1 BOTTOM-UP APPROACH (DEMAND SIDE)
2.2.2 TOP-DOWN APPROACH (SUPPLY SIDE)
2.3 DATA TRIANGULATION
2.4 RESEARCH ASSUMPTIONS
2.5 LIMITATIONS AND RISK ASSESSMENT
3 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
4 PREMIUM INSIGHTS
4.1 ATTRACTIVE OPPORTUNITIES FOR KEY PLAYERS IN FOOD CERTIFICATION MARKET
4.2 FOOD CERTIFICATION MARKET: REGIONAL SNAPSHOT
4.3 EUROPEAN FOOD CERTIFICATION MARKET: BY KEY TYPE AND COUNTRY
4.4 FOOD CERTIFICATION MARKET: BY CERTIFICATION TYPE AND REGION
4.5 FOOD CERTIFICATION MARKET: BY APPLICATION AND REGION
4.6 FOOD CERTIFICATION MARKET: BY END USER AND REGION
4.7 FOOD CERTIFICATION MARKET: BY CERTIFICATION SCOPE AND REGION
4.8 FOOD CERTIFICATION MARKET: BY PRICE SENSITIVITY AND REGION
5 MARKET OVERVIEW
5.1 INTRODUCTION
5.2 MACROECONOMIC INDICATORS
5.2.1 INCREASE IN INSTANCES OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS
5.2.2 INCREASE IN FOOD RECALL CASES
5.3 MARKET DYNAMICS
5.3.1 DRIVERS
5.3.1.1 Increase in trade restriction due to food contamination in European countries
5.3.1.2 Rising demand for food safety assurances due to growing consumption of high-risk category food products
5.3.1.3 Increase in global trade of food products
5.3.1.4 Strict food industry standards and certification requirements
5.3.1.5 Consumer demand for food transparency and credibility
5.3.1.5.1 Rising adoption of certification programs to build consumer trust
5.3.1.5.2 Emphasis on expanding product range and enhancing brand value
5.3.1.6 Food quality certification scheme
5.3.1.6.1 Europe
5.3.1.6.2 Global food safety initiative
5.3.1.7 Ease of certification and auditing to drive market growth for outsourced certifications
5.3.2 RESTRAINTS
5.3.2.1 Lack of infrastructure and financial support for food safety and security in developing countries
5.3.2.2 Lack of harmonization in food certification standards and guidelines
5.3.3 OPPORTUNITIES
5.3.3.1 Growing popularity of various domestic foodservice and retail chains
5.3.3.2 Increase in budget allocation and spending to enhance food safety
5.3.3.3 Adoption of halal, organic, and 'free-from' food certifications
5.3.3.3.1 Certification for organic products
5.3.3.4 Increasing trend of outsourcing certifications from third-party providers
5.3.3.5 Food processing industry focusing on mandating food safety management practices
5.3.3.6 Rise in food trade among developing countries
5.3.3.6.1 Rise in number of SMEs
5.3.4 CHALLENGES
5.3.4.1 Instances of false labeling and certifications among companies
5.3.4.1.1 False halal certification
5.3.4.2 Insufficient resources, limited awareness, and lack of financial support among small-scale manufacturers
5.3.4.2.1 Limited financial resources and investment capabilities among small-scale manufacturers
5.4 IMPACT OF GEN AI ON FOOD CERTIFICATION MARKET
5.4.1 USE OF GEN AI IN FOOD CERTIFICATION MARKET
5.4.2 CASE STUDY ANALYSIS
5.4.2.1 SGS harnessed AI for early warning detection
5.4.2.2 DEKRA conducted remote audits with AI to maintain safety standards
5.4.3 IMPACT OF GEN AI ON ADJACENT ECOSYSTEM
6 INDUSTRY TRENDS
6.1 INTRODUCTION
6.2 TRENDS/DISRUPTIONS IMPACTING CUSTOMER BUSINESS
6.3 PRICING ANALYSIS
6.3.1 INDICATIVE PRICING ANALYSIS
6.4 VALUE CHAIN ANALYSIS
6.4.1 RAW MATERIAL SUPPLIERS
6.4.2 FOOD PROCESSORS & MANUFACTURERS
6.4.3 PACKAGING & LABELING
6.4.4 DISTRIBUTION & LOGISTICS
6.4.5 RETAILERS & FOODSERVICE PROVIDERS
6.4.6 END CONSUMERS
6.5 SUPPLY CHAIN ANALYSIS
6.6 ECOSYSTEM/MARKET MAP
6.7 TECHNOLOGY ANALYSIS
6.7.1 DIGITAL CERTIFICATIONS
6.7.2 THIRD-PARTY CERTIFICATIONS
6.7.3 BLOCKCHAIN FOR CERTIFICATION VERIFICATION
6.7.4 REGULATORY IMPOSITIONS ON GENETICALLY MODIFIED LABELS
6.7.5 INTRODUCTION OF GLOBAL FOOD SAFETY INITIATIVES (GFSI)
6.7.6 RAPID ALERT SYSTEMS FOR FOOD AND FEED (RASFF) TO REPORT FOOD SAFETY ISSUES
6.8 KEY CONFERENCES AND EVENTS IN 2024–2025
6.9 TARIFF AND REGULATORY LANDSCAPE
6.9.1 REGULATORY BODIES, GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS
6.10 PORTER’S FIVE FORCES ANALYSIS
6.10.1 INTENSITY OF COMPETITIVE RIVALRY
6.10.2 BARGAINING POWER OF SUPPLIERS
6.10.3 BARGAINING POWER OF BUYERS
6.10.4 THREAT OF SUBSTITUTES
6.10.5 THREAT OF NEW ENTRANTS
6.11 KEY STAKEHOLDERS AND BUYING CRITERIA
6.11.1 KEY STAKEHOLDERS IN BUYING PROCESS
6.11.2 BUYING CRITERIA
6.12 INVESTMENT AND FUNDING SCENARIO
6.13 CASE STUDY ANALYSIS
6.13.1 EUROPEAN TESTING, INSPECTION, AND CERTIFICATION COMPANY PENETRATED NEW REVENUE POCKETS WORTH NEARLY USD 80–100 MILLION WITH FOOD CERTIFICATION
6.13.1.1 Title
6.13.1.2 Problem statement
6.13.1.3 MnM approach
6.13.1.4 Revenue Impact (RI)
6.13.2 ENVIRONMENTAL TESTING LABORATORY ENHANCED ITS POTENTIAL REVENUE GENERATION WITH FOOD CERTIFICATION
6.13.2.1 Title
6.13.2.2 Problem statement
6.13.2.3 MnM approach
6.13.2.4 Revenue Impact (RI)
6.13.3 FOOD SAFETY TESTING SERVICE PROVIDER EXPANDED IN AUSTRALIAN AND SOUTHEAST ASIAN MARKETS
6.13.3.1 Title
6.13.3.2 Problem statement
6.13.3.3 MnM approach
6.13.3.4 Revenue Impact (RI)
7 FOOD CERTIFICATION MARKET, BY TYPE
7.1 INTRODUCTION
7.2 SAFETY & QUALITY CERTIFICATIONS
7.2.1 NEED FOR CONSUMER TRUST AND MAINTAINING FOOD SAFETY STANDARDS TO DRIVE GROWTH FOR SAFETY AND QUALITY CERTIFICATIONS
7.2.2 ISO 22000
7.2.2.1 Growing adoption of ISO 22000 certifications to meet international safety and quality standards
7.2.3 BRITISH RETAIL CONSORTIUM (BRC) GLOBAL STANDARDS
7.2.3.1 BRC certification to be considered as benchmark for best food safety practices
7.2.4 INTERNATIONAL FEATURED STANDARDS (IFS)
7.2.4.1 Need for evaluation of supplier compliance with stringent food safety and quality requirements to propel market
7.2.5 SAFE QUALITY FOOD (SQF) CERTIFICATIONS
7.2.5.1 Rising demand for SQF certification program to meet regulatory commercial food quality criteria
7.3 DIETARY & LIFESTYLE CERTIFICATIONS
7.3.1 RISING DEMAND FOR DIETARY AND LIFESTYLE CERTIFICATIONS TO MEET GLOBAL CONSUMER PREFERENCES FOR HALAL, KOSHER, AND 'FREE-FROM' FOODS
7.3.2 HALAL
7.3.2.1 Concerns regarding safety and hygiene of halal products to fuel demand for food certification
7.3.3 KOSHER
7.3.3.1 Globalization and expansion of multinational companies to promote growth of food certification market
7.3.4 ‘‘FREE-FROM’ CERTIFICATIONS
7.3.4.1 Growing consumer preference for organic and natural products to boost demand for free-from certifications
7.4 OTHER CERTIFICATION TYPES
8 FOOD CERTIFICATION MARKET, BY APPLICATION
8.1 INTRODUCTION
8.2 MEAT, POULTRY, AND SEAFOOD PRODUCTS
8.2.1 RISING CONSUMPTION OF PROCESSED MEAT PRODUCTS TO DRIVE GROWTH
8.2.2 FRESH
8.2.2.1 Rising demand for ensuring safety of fresh meat, poultry, and seafood products to fuel market growth
8.2.3 FROZEN
8.2.3.1 Growing instances of microbial contamination to drive demand for ensuring product safety, quality, and compliance with international standards
8.2.4 PROCESSED
8.2.4.1 Need to enhance consumer trust and minimize risk of contamination to foster market growth
8.3 DAIRY PRODUCTS
8.3.1 STRINGENT CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR DAIRY PRODUCT EXPORTS TO PROPEL MARKET GROWTH
8.4 INFANT FOOD PRODUCTS
8.4.1 NEED TO SAFEGUARD YOUNG CHILDREN AND PROMOTE HEALTHY NUTRITION TO STIMULATE MARKET GROWTH
8.5 BAKERY & CONFECTIONERY PRODUCTS
8.5.1 NEED TO OBTAIN VOLUNTARY CERTIFICATIONS TO ENHANCE CONSUMER CONFIDENCE TO ACCELERATE MARKET GROWTH
8.6 BEVERAGES
8.6.1 GROWING BEVERAGE CERTIFICATIONS TO BOOST CONSUMER TRUST AND DRIVE MARKET EXPANSION
8.6.2 ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
8.6.2.1 Need to avoid adulteration and inconsistent quality to drive demand for certifications in alcoholic beverages
8.6.3 NON-ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
8.6.3.1 Certifications to provide traceability and validate authenticity of non-alcoholic beverages
8.7 ‘FREE-FROM’ FOODS
8.7.1 GROWING AWARENESS OF HEALTH BENEFITS ASSOCIATED WITH AVOIDING CERTAIN INGREDIENTS OR ADDITIVES TO PROPEL MARKET EXPANSION
8.7.2 FRUITS & VEGETABLES
8.7.2.1 Need to ensure safety and quality of fruits and vegetables to expand market growth
8.7.3 FRESH PRODUCE
8.7.3.1 Certification to play crucial role for ensuring compliance with strict farming practices
8.7.4 DRIED FRUITS & NUTS
8.7.4.1 Certification to guarantee dried fruit manufacturers adhere to strict quality standards and ensure safe handling practices
8.8 FROZEN FRUITS & VEGETABLES
8.8.1 NEED FOR FROZEN FRUITS AND VEGETABLES CERTIFICATION TO VERIFY SAFE PROCESS AND STORE AND PRESERVE NUTRITIONAL QUALITY AND SAFETY
8.9 NUTRACEUTICALS & SUPPLEMENTS
8.9.1 INCREASING AWARENESS OF HEALTH AND WELLNESS TO BOOST MARKET GROWTH
8.10 OTHER APPLICATIONS
9 FOOD CERTIFICATION MARKET, BY END USER
9.1 INTRODUCTION
9.2 FOOD & BEVERAGE MANUFACTURERS
9.2.1 NEED TO BUILD CONSUMER TRUST BY PROVIDING CLEAR AND CREDIBLE PROOF THAT THEIR PRODUCTS ADHERE TO SPECIFIC, RECOGNIZED STANDARDS TO DRIVE MARKET
9.3 RETAIL & SUPERMARKETS
9.3.1 CERTIFICATIONS LIKE FAIR TRADE AND NON-GMO TO HELP PREVENT UNSAFE PRACTICES AND ENSURE PROPER LABELING TO PROPEL MARKET
9.4 RESTAURANTS & FOODSERVICE CHAINS
9.4.1 CERTIFICATIONS LIKE ALLERGEN-FREE AND ORGANIC LABELS TO UPHOLD HEALTH STANDARDS AND TRUST
9.5 GROWERS
9.5.1 CERTIFICATIONS TO DEMONSTRATE THAT PRODUCTS MEET SPECIFIC AGRICULTURAL, ENVIRONMENTAL, AND QUALITY STANDARDS
9.6 OTHER END USERS
10 FOOD CERTIFICATION MARKET, BY CERTIFICATION SCOPE
10.1 INTRODUCTION
10.2 SINGLE PRODUCT CERTIFICATION
10.2.1 SINGLE PRODUCT CERTIFICATION TO ENSURE IT MEETS INDUSTRY STANDARDS FOR SAFETY, QUALITY, AND REGULATORY COMPLIANCE
10.3 MULTIPLE PRODUCT CERTIFICATION
10.3.1 MULTIPLE PRODUCT CERTIFICATION TO PROVIDE DIVERSE ARRAY OF PRODUCTS ACROSS DIFFERENT CATEGORIES
10.4 COMPANY-WIDE CERTIFICATION
10.4.1 COMPANY-WIDE CERTIFICATION TO ENHANCE OVERALL OPERATIONS AND PROCESSES WITHIN ORGANIZATION
11 FOOD CERTIFICATION MARKET, BY PRICE SENSITIVITY
11.1 INTRODUCTION
11.2 PREMIUM CERTIFICATIONS
11.2.1 PREMIUM CERTIFICATIONS TO ADDRESS MARKETS WITH STRICT QUALITY OR ETHICAL NEEDS
11.3 COST-EFFECTIVE CERTIFICATIONS
11.3.1 COST-EFFECTIVE CERTIFICATIONS TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH INDUSTRY SAFETY AND QUALITY STANDARDS
12 FOOD CERTIFICATION MARKET, BY REGION
12.1 INTRODUCTION
12.2 NORTH AMERICA
12.2.1 US
12.2.1.1 Robust framework for food certification and strict regulatory standards to drive market
12.2.2 CANADA
12.2.2.1 US mandate requiring Canadian exporters to meet updated US food safety standards and growing demand for healthy, organic foods compliance to propel market
12.2.3 MEXICO
12.2.3.1 Rising instances of foodborne illness and establishment of Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) framework to fuel market growth
12.3 EUROPE
12.3.1 UK
12.3.1.1 Consumer shift toward premium products to boost demand for food certification
12.3.2 GERMANY
12.3.2.1 High purchasing power among consumers to enable them to opt high-quality food products
12.3.3 FRANCE
12.3.3.1 High emphasis on quality standards and focus on food safety to foster market growth
12.3.4 ITALY
12.3.4.1 High consumption of bakery and dairy products to bolster adoption of food safety measures
12.3.5 SPAIN
12.3.5.1 Stringent quality control procedures for food products and rising consumer awareness regarding food quality and safety to propel market
12.3.6 POLAND
12.3.6.1 Rise in processed food consumption and adherence to EU regulations for food and agricultural imports to drive market
12.3.7 REST OF EUROPE
12.4 ASIA PACIFIC
12.4.1 CHINA
12.4.1.1 Increased food adulteration and fraud incidents in non-vegetarian products to drive growth
12.4.2 INDIA
12.4.2.1 Growing need to comply with international standards for food products to implement strong food safety practices
12.4.3 JAPAN
12.4.3.1 Growing demand to adopt food safety measures due to health benefits to boost market growth
12.4.4 SOUTH KOREA
12.4.4.1 Increase in control over imported food safety hazards to foster market growth
12.4.5 AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND
12.4.5.1 Companies to adopt food safety measures due to enforced regulations
12.4.6 REST OF ASIA PACIFIC
12.5 REST OF THE WORLD (ROW)
12.5.1 MIDDLE EAST
12.5.1.1 Significant increase in demand for halal food products driven by religious beliefs to fuel market growth
12.5.2 SOUTH AFRICA
12.5.2.1 Growing demand for organic products to fuel market expansion
12.5.3 REST OF AFRICA
12.6 SOUTH AMERICA
12.6.1 BRAZIL
12.6.1.1 Stringent regulations imposed by Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) to augment market growth
12.6.2 ARGENTINA
12.6.2.1 Increased trade of food and agricultural products to fuel demand for food certifications
12.6.3 REST OF SOUTH AMERICA
13 COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
13.1 OVERVIEW
13.2 KEY PLAYER STRATEGIES/RIGHT TO WIN
13.3 REVENUE ANALYSIS
13.4 KEY PLAYERS’ ANNUAL REVENUE VS. GROWTH
13.5 MARKET SHARE ANALYSIS, 2023
13.6 COMPANY VALUATION AND FINANCIAL METRICS
13.6.1 COMPANY VALUATION
13.6.2 KEY PLAYERS’ EBITDA FINANCIAL METRICS USING EV/EBIDTA
13.7 GLOBAL SNAPSHOT OF KEY MARKET PARTICIPANTS
13.8 COMPANY EVALUATION MATRIX: KEY PLAYERS, 2023
13.8.1 STARS
13.8.2 EMERGING LEADERS
13.8.3 PERVASIVE PLAYERS
13.8.4 PARTICIPANTS
13.8.5 COMPANY FOOTPRINT: KEY PLAYERS
13.8.5.1 Company footprint
13.8.5.2 Type footprint
13.8.5.3 Application footprint
13.8.5.4 Regional footprint
13.9 COMPANY EVALUATION MATRIX: START-UPS/SMES, 2023
13.9.1 PROGRESSIVE COMPANIES
13.9.2 RESPONSIVE COMPANIES
13.9.3 DYNAMIC COMPANIES
13.9.4 STARTING BLOCKS
13.9.5 COMPETITIVE BENCHMARKING: STARTUPS/SMES, 2023
13.9.5.1 Detailed List of Key Startups/SME
13.9.5.2 Competitive benchmarking of key startups/SMEs
13.10 BRAND/PRODUCT COMPARISON
13.11 COMPETITIVE SCENARIO AND TRENDS
13.11.1 PRODUCT LAUNCHES/DEVELOPMENTS/APPROVALS
13.11.2 DEALS
13.11.3 EXPANSIONS
14 COMPANY PROFILES
14.1 KEY PLAYERS
14.1.1 SGS
14.1.1.1 Business overview
14.1.1.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered
14.1.1.3 Recent developments
14.1.1.3.1 Product launches
14.1.1.3.2 Deals
14.1.1.3.3 Other deals/developments
14.1.1.4 MnM view
14.1.1.4.1 Key strengths
14.1.1.4.2 Strategic choices
14.1.1.4.3 Weaknesses and competitive threats
14.1.2 EUROFINS SCIENTIFIC
14.1.2.1 Business overview
14.1.2.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered
14.1.2.3 Recent developments
14.1.2.4 MnM view
14.1.2.4.1 Key strengths
14.1.2.4.2 Strategic choices
14.1.2.4.3 Weaknesses and competitive threats
14.1.3 BUREAU VERITAS
14.1.3.1 Business overview
14.1.3.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered
14.1.3.3 Recent developments
14.1.3.3.1 Deals
14.1.3.4 MnM view
14.1.3.4.1 Key strengths
14.1.3.4.2 Strategic choices
14.1.3.4.3 Weaknesses and competitive threats
14.1.4 DEKRA
14.1.4.1 Business overview
14.1.4.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered
14.1.4.3 Recent developments
14.1.4.3.1 Deals
14.1.4.4 MnM view
14.1.4.4.1 Key strengths
14.1.4.4.2 Strategic choices
14.1.4.4.3 Weaknesses and competitive threats
14.1.5 INTERTEK GROUP PLC
14.1.5.1 Business overview
14.1.5.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered
14.1.5.3 Recent developments
14.1.5.3.1 Product launches
14.1.5.3.2 Deals
14.1.5.4 MnM view
14.1.5.4.1 Key strengths
14.1.5.4.2 Strategic choices
14.1.5.4.3 Weaknesses and competitive threats
14.1.6 DNV
14.1.6.1 Business overview
14.1.6.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered
14.1.6.3 Recent developments
14.1.6.3.1 Deals
14.1.6.4 MnM view
14.1.7 ASUREQUALITY
14.1.7.1 Business overview
14.1.7.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered
14.1.7.3 Recent developments
14.1.7.4 MnM view
14.1.7.4.1 Key strengths
14.1.8 TЬV SЬD
14.1.8.1 Business overview
14.1.8.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered
14.1.8.3 Recent developments
14.1.8.4 MnM view
14.1.9 ALS
14.1.9.1 Business overview
14.1.9.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered
14.1.9.3 Recent developments
14.1.9.3.1 Deals
14.1.9.3.2 Expansions
14.1.9.4 MnM view
14.1.10 UL LLC
14.1.10.1 Business overview
14.1.10.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered
14.1.10.3 Recent developments
14.1.10.4 MnM view
14.1.11 KIWA
14.1.11.1 Business overview
14.1.11.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered
14.1.11.3 Recent developments
14.1.11.3.1 Deals
14.1.11.4 MnM view
14.1.12 CONTROL UNION CERTIFICATIONS
14.1.12.1 Business overview
14.1.12.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered
14.1.12.3 Recent developments
14.1.12.3.1 Deals
14.1.12.4 MnM view
14.1.13 AIB INTERNATIONAL, INC.
14.1.13.1 Business overview
14.1.13.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered
14.1.13.3 Recent developments
14.1.13.3.1 Deals
14.1.13.4 MnM view
14.1.14 NSF
14.1.14.1 Business overview
14.1.14.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered
14.1.14.3 Recent developments
14.1.14.4 MnM view
14.1.15 SCS GLOBAL SERVICES
14.1.15.1 Business overview
14.1.15.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered
14.1.15.3 Recent developments
14.1.15.3.1 Deals
14.1.15.4 MnM view
14.2 OTHER PLAYERS
14.2.1 INTL CERTIFICATION LIMITED
14.2.1.1 Business overview
14.2.1.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered
14.2.1.3 Recent developments
14.2.1.4 MnM view
14.2.2 INDOCERT
14.2.2.1 Business overview
14.2.2.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered
14.2.2.3 Recent developments
14.2.2.4 MnM view
14.2.3 TQ CERT
14.2.3.1 Business overview
14.2.3.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered
14.2.3.3 Recent developments
14.2.3.4 MnM view
14.2.4 MS CERTIFICATION SERVICES PVT. LTD.
14.2.4.1 Business overview
14.2.4.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered
14.2.4.3 Recent developments
14.2.4.4 MnM view
14.2.5 SOCOTEC
14.2.5.1 Business overview
14.2.5.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered
14.2.5.3 Recent developments
14.2.5.4 MnM view
14.2.6 SAFE FOOD ALLIANCE – FOOD CERTIFICATION MARKET
14.2.7 CDG CERTIFICATION LIMITED – FOOD CERTIFICATION MARKET
14.2.8 EAGLE CERTIFICATION GROUP – FOOD CERTIFICATION MARKET
14.2.9 EQUALITAS CERTIFICATIONS LIMITED – FOOD CERTIFICATION MARKET
14.2.10 OCEAN – FOOD CERTIFICATION MARKET
15 ADJACENT AND RELATED MARKETS
15.1 INTRODUCTION
15.2 LIMITATIONS
15.3 CERTIFICATE AUTHORITY MARKET
15.3.1 MARKET DEFINITION
15.3.2 MARKET OVERVIEW
15.4 FOOD CERTIFICATION MARKET
15.4.1 MARKET DEFINITION
15.4.2 MARKET OVERVIEW
16 APPENDIX
16.1 DISCUSSION GUIDE
16.2 KNOWLEDGESTORE: MARKETSANDMARKETS’ SUBSCRIPTION PORTAL
16.3 CUSTOMIZATION OPTIONS
16.4 RELATED REPORTS
16.5 AUTHOR DETAILS
