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Food certification is complying with the set international standards and processing the food as per the parameters set by the association so as the food manufactured are safe for human consumption. Certification standards around world is based on parameters such as quality of food, packaging material and standard, use of unhygienic ingredients, permitted level of preservatives, color ingredients added, storage & distribution in the entire value chain and other safety parameters. The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) is a common and independent association that ensures manufacturers are manufacturing the food as per the safety norms and standards. GFSI also sets new standards and takes initiatives so that consumers get better and safe quality food. Some of the most popular standards for international food safety are ISO (22000), Halal certifications, and Kosher certifications.
There has been a surge in more companies opting for certification worldwide because of the growing consumer awareness. The growth in demand for food products like processed meat & other processed non-vegetarian products, which contain toxins and perishes easily has increased the need of certification from manufacturers as the food items could be harmful if not processed under safe condition. Moreover, rise in awareness about foodborne diseases and new opportunities drive the global food certification market growth. However the small & medium manufacturers are not aware of the food certification and many small companies use fake standards in their packaging, which hampers the growth of the food certification market.
The global food certification market trends are as follows:
Surge in demand for processed non-vegetarian food like meat, seafood, and poultry food items increase the fraudulent activities. Meat and meat products contain high proteins and moisture which leads to bacteria contamination easily and hence requires high standards to follow during the whole process from manufacturing to storing and transport trucks.
Many developing countries did not have strict rules and regulations for manufacturers before. Also, the developing countries lacked in controlling departments and associations due to poor financial conditions, lack of technology, resources, and infrastructure in the country. But now the governments are focused toward international trade for the growth of the economy, which is making the food processing companies to certify as per international standard so that their product can reach more number of people.
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