Instill confidence in your customers and partners by becoming Certified Free From™
Food allergies impact more than 85 million Americans per year and sends someone to the emergency room once every three minutes. And in 40% of cases overall, allergic reactions to food are considered life-threatening. Meanwhile, 47% of recalls in 2022 and 63% in 2023 were due to allergen control gaps, and this is where we can help protect you and your brand! Be a leader in the industry, gain a marketing advantage and proactively address the changes in consumer-packaged goods that require an aggressive approach to food safety of a different kind. Food allergen safety has never been more important than now. Stay ahead of the curve and get certified! Why it matters- Allergens are the leading source of class 1 recalls today, costing manufacturers anywhere from $100,000 to $1M.
- More than 32 million Americans have at least one food allergy.
- The impact of a recall includes brand damage and consumer loss of trust.
- Decreases the financial impact of potential recalls.
- Builds consumer trust with consumers in terms of your products.
- Enables you to stand out from the competition
- Increases revenue and profitability while protecting your brand
- Certification will give your customers trust and peace of mind when purchasing your products.
How the process works
For food manufacturers, the Certified Free From™ food allergy experts will review existing procedures for raw ingredient ordering and intake inspection, testing and storage, as well as needed containment protocols. Overall, the process can take anywhere from 30-60 days – from start to finish. It’s that easy!
Any segregation of materials, line cleaning, packaging and batch testing protocols or implementation of new practices will be reviewed, all with a view toward ensuring a clean audit and continued safe test results going forward. Certification will allow your products to become the industry standard in the food allergy or gluten-free space.
Go past the cutting edge, stay ahead of regulatory change and show that your manufacturer has achieved a world class certification for all of your potential customers.
