Food Certification Services Market Report 2026

The food certification services market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $15.76 billion in 2025 to $17.05 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.1%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increasing global food trade activities, tightening food safety regulations, rising consumer awareness of certified food products, expansion of processed food manufacturing, growth of export-oriented food producers.

The food certification services market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $23.06 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.9%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing adoption of blockchain-based traceability systems, rising demand for sustainable and ethical food certifications, expansion of cross-border food trade compliance needs, growing focus on supply chain transparency, increasing regulatory harmonization across regions. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing adoption of digital certification platforms, rising demand for multi-standard food certifications, growing focus on traceability and transparency audits, expansion of halal and kosher certification services, enhanced emphasis on regulatory compliance support.

The rising food safety awareness is expected to drive growth in the food certification services market. Food safety awareness refers to knowledge of safe handling, preparation, and storage practices to prevent contamination and foodborne illnesses. This awareness is increasing due to consumer concerns over foodborne illnesses, creating demand for certified, hygienically processed products. Food certification services ensure compliance with hygiene and quality standards, educate producers and consumers on safe practices, and build trust through transparent verification and labeling. For example, in June 2024, the Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority conducted over 103,000 inspections in 2023, identifying 3,391 violations and issuing 27,895 warnings. Therefore, rising food safety awareness is driving growth in the food certification services market.

Major companies in the food certification services market are introducing solutions such as food safety certification to improve compliance, traceability, and adherence to global quality standards. Food safety certification formally validates that products are produced and handled according to established safety and hygiene standards. For example, in August 2024, Letis S.A., an Argentina-based certification provider, launched a BRCGS Food Safety standard service, becoming the first in Argentina to achieve this global accreditation. The certification ensures strong food safety management across the supply chain, from production to distribution, guaranteeing that products meet high safety and quality standards.

In March 2025, TÜV Rheinland, a Germany-based provider of testing, inspection, certification, and technical services, acquired SYGMA CERTIFICATION, S.L. for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition enables TÜV Rheinland to expand agri-food certification capabilities and strengthen its market presence in Spain and nearby regions such as Morocco and Chile, diversifying its certification portfolio and accelerating growth. SYGMA CERTIFICATION, S.L. is a Spain-based provider of ENAC-accredited agri-food certification services, specializing in standards such as GLOBALG.A.P., IFS, and BRCGS.

Major companies operating in the food certification services market are Société Générale de Surveillance (SGS), Eurofins Scientific SE, Bureau Veritas, Intertek Group plc, ALS Limited, Underwriters Laboratories Solutions (UL), DEKRA SE, TUV SUD, Det Norske Veritas (DNV), National Sanitation Foundation International (NSF), AsureQuality Ltd., Kiwa N.V., LRQA Ltd., Perry Johnson Registrars Inc., FoodChain ID Certification, SCS Global Services, INTL Certification Limited, Control Union Certifications, Eagle Certification Group, AssureCloud, AIB International, Meraux NutriSciences, QIMA, ASI Food Safety, Safe Food Alliance, CCOF Certification Services LLC., and CIRQ.

North America was the largest region in the food certification services market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the food certification services market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the food certification services market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Italy, Spain, Canada.

The food certification services market includes revenues earned by entities through food safety audits, quality assurance testing, compliance verification, labeling certification, hygiene inspection, and management system certification. The market value includes the value of related goods and services provided by the certifying body or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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