Freeze-Dried Food Certifications: What to Demand from Your Supplier
Which certifications actually matter when sourcing freeze-dried ingredients? ISO 22000, HACCP, organic, halal — what each covers and how to verify they're real.
Certifications on a supplier's website are easy to fake and hard to verify at a glance. Knowing which ones actually matter — and what each guarantees — is the difference between a reliable supply chain and a liability.
The Non-Negotiables
ISO 22000 — Food Safety Management
ISO 22000 covers the entire food safety management system: hazard analysis, process controls, traceability, and documentation. It's the most comprehensive and internationally recognized standard. Any serious B2B supplier should hold this. Verify by asking for the certificate number and checking against the issuing body's registry.
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HACCP is a systematic approach to identifying and controlling biological, chemical, and physical food safety hazards. It's often incorporated within ISO 22000 but can stand alone. Required for export to the EU and US markets.
Useful Additional Certifications
| Certification | What It Covers | Required For |
|---|---|---|
| Organic (EU/USDA) | No synthetic pesticides, GMO-free, soil standards | Organic product claims on label |
| Halal | Permissible under Islamic law, no cross-contamination | Muslim-majority markets, Middle East export |
| Kosher | Permissible under Jewish dietary law | Jewish community retail, US/EU specific buyers |
| GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) | Facility hygiene, equipment standards | Pharmaceutical-grade quality positioning |
| BRC (British Retail Consortium) | Retailer-driven quality standard, common in UK/EU | UK supermarket supply chains |
| IFS (International Featured Standards) | Similar to BRC, common in German retail | German/French retail supply chains |
What to Actually Ask For
- 1.The certificate itself — PDF with issue date, expiry date, certificate number, and certifying body
- 2.Scope of certification — does it cover freeze-dried specifically, or just storage?
- 3.Certificate of Analysis (CoA) per batch — heavy metals, pesticides, microbial count
- 4.Country of origin declaration — for every raw material, not just the final product
- 5.Allergen statement — is the facility free from common allergens or is there a risk?
Red Flags
- Certificate that expired more than 3 months ago
- Certification scope doesn't include your product category
- Supplier can't provide a batch CoA within 24 hours of request
- No third-party audit history available
- Only in-house testing data provided (no accredited lab)
Freeze-Dried.co holds ISO 22000 and HACCP certifications. We provide batch CoAs and full documentation with every B2B order. Request our certification pack.
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