Agriculture and Crops

From compliance to sustainability, safe food production to changing consumer and retailer demands — your challenges are constantly evolving.

See how NSF can help you grow while reducing supply chain risks with food safety training, auditing, customized assurance, certification and advice.

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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.

GLOBALG.A.P.
Improve food safety and business performance, and gain access to the world's largest food retailers.
Good Farming Practices
Show buyers and consumers your commitment to good farming and animal production practices.
USDA Organic Certification
Protect the planet and verify the organic integrity of your products at any stage of the global supply chain.
Supply Chain Sustainability
Commit to responsible sourcing and transparency to increase competitiveness and build client, investor and consumer confidence.
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.
Verification of Compostability and No Intentionally Added PFAS Claims
NSF provides trusted third-party verification, ensuring that compostable products meet stringent standards and comply with evolving regulations.
Social Responsibility Audits
Increase social impact and mitigate supply chain risk through social responsibility scheme management, auditing and verification.
Non-GMO Verification
Enter this fast-growing market and earn the Non-GMO Project’s well-recognized 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.
Safe Quality Food (SQF) Certification
Certify your facility to the Safe Quality Food (SQF) Program, a comprehensive HACCP-based food safety and quality management certification system.
GFSI Global Markets Programme
Strengthen your food safety system through a four-step process consistent with Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) requirements.
HACCP Certification and GMP Audits
Demonstrate your commitment to food safety through HACCP certification or a GMP audit.
Food Risk Management Consulting Services
Protect your brand, safeguard public health, mitigate risk and speed recovery in the event of a food crisis.
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.
Import Supplier Certification (ISC)
NSF's import supplier certification program certifies supplier compliance to U.S. food safety regulations under the FDA’s Third-Party Accredited Certification program.
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 Supply Chain Support and Management
Integrating a food safety management system is vital in ensuring your business meets safety and food hygiene requirements, protecting your customers and brand reputation.
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.
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.

Agriculture and Crops

Explore Our Services

GLOBALG.A.P.

Good Farming Practices

USDA Organic Certification

Supply Chain Sustainability

CDP Sustainability Reporting

Verification of Compostability and No Intentionally Added PFAS Claims

Social Responsibility Audits

Non-GMO Verification

Plant-Based Certification

Safe Quality Food (SQF) Certification

GFSI Global Markets Programme

HACCP Certification and GMP Audits

Food Risk Management Consulting Services

Developing Food Product for Commercial Shelf Life

Sensory Testing

Import Supplier Certification (ISC)

Due Diligence

Food Safety Gap Assessment Services for FSMS Compliance and GFSI Readiness

Food Supply Chain Support and Management

SMETA Ethical Audits

Sustainability Strategy Solutions

Supply Chain Sustainability and ESG Management

Product Environmental Performance

ESG Reporting

Climate Action Solutions

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

ESG Verification Solutions

Resources

Comparing GFSI-Benchmarked Certifications: Selecting the Right Fit for Your Business

Understanding Top Non-Conformance for Food Standards of the BRCGS V9