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Certification Made Easy: Organic, Non-GMO, Gluten Free and more…

Join our panelists from NSF & QAI as they discuss the promise of certifying integrity to national and international standards. Learn about the efficient, timely, and thorough service they provide, and how they share knowledge through education and training. Discover innovative solutions to grow the values-based market and how they prioritize protecting the environment and communities. Master the fundamentals of certification and understand its value in the food industry.

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Certification Made Easy: Organic, Non-GMO, Gluten Free and more…

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  1. Present Certification Made Easy: Organic, Non-GMO, Gluten Free and more…

  2. Panelists

  3. Standards PerspectiveNova Sayers NSF & QAI Our Promise to You Certifying integrity to national and international standards Providing you with an efficient, timely and thorough service Sharing our knowledge through education and training Innovating solutions to grow the values based market Protecting our environment and communities

  4. First …Master The Fundamentals

  5. Power Shift in the Food Industry Conventional Food Flat .6% Natural & Organic Food 8-13% growth/year vs

  6. Consumers Use Labels to Choose Products

  7. Top 10 Retail Product Certifications Source: New Hope Natural Media’s Next Trend Database

  8. The Value of Certification Best Practices Third-Party Standards Consistency + = Transparency Trust Certification

  9. Building Blocks for Certification Training Label Design Segregation Non-Conforming Product Process Control Sanitation Compliance Plan Documentation Traceability Supplier Monitoring Ingredient Specification

  10. “Hacking” Certification EFFICIENCY BUNDLING

  11. Retail PerspectiveLisa DeLima,MOM’S ORGANIC MARKET

  12. Honey Seafood Olive Oil

  13. Brand Perspective Kim Dietz – The J.M. Smucker Company

  14. The J.M. Smucker Company • Founded in 1897 • 5th Generation Family Run Business • 6,910 employees • $7.42B in sales • In 1997 the Chico, California plant was one of the first certified organic facilities in the United States CERTIFICATION MADE EASY – BRAND PERSPCETIVE

  15. Third Party Certifications • JMS, NSF & QAI have a long term 20 year relationship • Quality Assurance International – Organic Certification • NSF Non-GMO True North Verification • NSF Gluten-Free Certification • SQF Certification – HACCP based food safety & quality • Advantages • Similar standard operating practices/forms • Consistency around certification audits & standards • Large account bundling of accounts & audits • Professional working relationship • Reduced risk CERTIFICATION MADE EASY – BRAND PERSPECTIVE

  16. How do you choose a certifier? • Experience in certifications • Trusted relationship • Qualified staff • Industry involvement • What 3rd Party Certification should you use? • Organic or Non-GMO? Or both? CERTIFICATION MADE EASY – BRAND PERSPECTIVE

  17. Certifier PerspectiveTracy Favre QUALITY ASSURANCE INTERNATIONAL QAI

  18. Certification: Common Requirements & Unique Organic Requirements Common Unique Certification of process AND product Sanitizers, pest control, production aids National List of allowed materials “Big 3” prohibition Packaging Maintain or improve soil and water quality, biodiversity Multiple levels – 100%, 95%, 70% • Identity preservation • Supply chain documentation • Prevention of contamination and commingling • Ingredient declarations/certifications • Formulation information

  19. Producer or handler adopts organic practices; submits application and feeds to certifying agent Certifying agent reviews applications to verify that practices comply with USDA organic regulations Certification Process Inspector conducts an on-site inspection of the applicant’s operation Certifying agent reviews the application and the inspector’s report to determine if the applicant still complies with the USDA organic regulations Certifying agent reviews application and inspection report to determine compliance with USDA organic regulations Inspector conducts an on-site inspection of the applicant’s operation Annual Recertification Process Certifying agent issues organic certificate Applicant provides annual update to certifying agent

  20. US Organic Certification System

  21. Transitioning from Conventional to Organic • Financial risk • 3-year process Conventional

  22. Get your Free Assessment for Multiple Certifications www.nsf.org | www.qai-inc.com

  23. Kosher Gluten Free Label Claims Sustainability and Environmental Certifications Non-GMO True Source Honey

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