Agrizert

What Agrizert does

AGRIZERT Zertifizierungs GmbH is a privately held German certification body headquartered in Bonn, founded in 1998 (the firmographics record lists 1995), and operating for over 25 years. The company is accredited by DAkkS under DIN EN ISO/IEC 17065:2013 and DIN EN ISO/IEC 17021-1:2015, which legally authorizes it to issue product, process, service, and management-system certificates. Its service portfolio spans four verticals: food safety (IFS, QS, MSC/ASC, Global G.A.P., ORGAINVENT, Regionalmarke EIFEL, Initiative Tierwohl, Herkunftskennzeichen Deutschland), feed safety (GMP+ FSA/FRA, QS Futtermittel, VLOG geprüft, Donau Soja/Europe Soya), bioenergy sustainability (REDcert-EU, REDcert², SURE under EU Directive 2018/2001), and information security (ISO/IEC 27001). EU organic certification is delivered in partnership with GfRS Gesellschaft für Ressourcenschutz mbH rather than in-house.

The company operates a human-delivered professional services model. Engagements follow a fixed workflow: client inquiry, completion of a company questionnaire, customized quote preparation, assignment of a domain-experienced auditor, on-site audit, report review, and certificate issuance. Pricing is quote-based and tailored to certification type, facility count, and audit scope, billed under multi-year contracts. Auditors hold domain credentials (e.g., Dipl.-Ing. Agr., Dipl. Biologe, Dipl.-Oecotroph.) and are described by the company as operating "auf Augenhöhe" with clients.

AGRIZERT reaches customers through a direct sales motion — primarily its German/Spanish bilingual website, inbound phone and email, and referrals via industry associations (DVK, BVMW, Bundesverband Bioenergie). Its operating geography covers Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. The company has 11–50 employees (roughly 22 named across management and staff), is independently owned with Managing Director Martin Amend at the helm, has no disclosed external funding, and recently relocated to a new Bonn headquarters in April 2026.

Name

Agrizert

Legal name

AGRIZERT Zertifizierungs GmbH

Website

https://www.agrizert.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

AGRIZERT Zertifizierungs GmbH is a DAkkS-accredited German certification body in Bonn that delivers on-site audits and certificates for food safety, feed safety, bioenergy, and ISO 27001 information security standards across the DACH region.

Ownership category

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Product category

Certification Services

SIC

Services-Testing Laboratories (8734)

akta.pro primary industry

Accredited Certification Bodies (CBs) – ISO 22000/FSSC 22000/BRCGS/SQF (AFALACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Integrated Management System Certification (Food Safety + Quality/Environment/OHS) (AFALACAI), Traceability & Chain-of-Custody Certification (Mass Balance, Segregation, Identity Preserved) (AFALAMAK), GMO/Non-GMO & Bioengineered Disclosure Verification (label compliance support) (AFALAHAH)

Keywords

• Food safety certification
• Feed safety certification
• Bioenergy certification
• ISO 27001 certification
• Organic certification services

Headquarters

HQ city

Bonn

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Certification Services: AGRIZERT generates revenue through certification fees for various standards and systems including IFS, MSC, ASC, QS, GMP+, VLOG, REDcert, SURE, ISO 27001, ORGAINVENT, Regionalmarke EIFEL, Global G.A.P., Initiative Tierwohl, Herkunftskennzeichen Deutschland, and EU-Bio-Verordnung. The company provides certification across food safety, feed safety, bioenergy, and information security sectors. Pricing is quote-based and customized based on the type of certification and company size.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

AGRIZERT is a DAkkS-accredited certification body (DIN EN ISO/IEC 17065 and DIN EN ISO/IEC 17021) providing independent third-party certification and on-site audits for quality and product management systems in the food, feed, bioenergy, and information security industries. The company delivers certification against standards including IFS, QS, MSC/ASC, GMP+, VLOG, REDcert, SURE, Global G.A.P., Regionalmarke EIFEL, ORGAINVENT, Initiative Tierwohl, Herkunftskennzeichen Deutschland, Donau Soja, and ISO 27001, with organic certification delivered in partnership with GfRS.

Product overview

AGRIZERT is a certification body (Zertifizierungs GmbH) headquartered in Bonn, Germany, offering a comprehensive portfolio of certification services across four main areas: food safety, feed safety, bioenergy, and information security. The company operates under DAkkS accreditation according to DIN EN ISO/IEC 17065 and DIN EN ISO/IEC 17021 standards. Their service portfolio includes individual certification standards (IFS Food, IFS Logistics, GMP+, QS, VLOG, MSC/ASC, REDcert, SURE, Global G.A.P., ORGAINVENT, Regionalmarke EIFEL, Initiative Tierwohl, Herkunftskennzeichen Deutschland, Donau Soja) and ISO 27001 for information security. Organic certification is offered in partnership with GfRS. The certification process involves customer inquiry, company questionnaire, offer preparation, auditor assignment, on-site audit, report review, and certificate issuance.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Lebensmittelsicherheit Zertifizierungen (Food Safety Certifications) Food safety certification services covering standards such as IFS Food, IFS Logistics, IFS Broker, IFS Wholesale/Cash & Carry, IFS Progress Food, QS Food, MSC/ASC traceability, Initiative Tierwohl, ORGAINVENT, Regionalmarke EIFEL, Global G.A.P. CoC, and Herkunftskennzeichen Deutschland. Targeted at food producers, processors, traders, and retailers requiring recognized third-party verification.
• Futtermittelsicherheit Zertifizierungen (Feed Safety Certifications) Feed safety certification services covering GMP+ FSA (Feed Safety Assurance), GMP+ FRA (Feed Responsibility Assurance), QS Feed, VLOG geprüft (Non-GMO), and Donau Soja & Europe Soya standards. Targeted at feed production, trading, storage, and transport companies.
• Bioenergie Zertifizierungen (Bioenergy Certifications) Bioenergy certification services covering REDcert-EU, REDcert², and SURE systems for sustainable bioenergy verification according to EU Directive 2018/2001. Targeted at companies involved in biomass production, processing, trading, and use for electricity, heat, and cooling generation.
• Informationssicherheit - ISO 27001 Zertifizierung (Information Security Certification) Information security management system certification according to ISO/IEC 27001 standard, helping organizations protect against cyberattacks and ensure compliance. Targeted at companies in the financial sector and businesses handling sensitive data.
• Biozertifizierung / EU-Bio-Verordnung (Organic Certification) Organic certification according to EU Regulation 2018/848, enabling products to bear the EU organic logo. Delivered in partnership with GfRS Gesellschaft für Ressourcenschutz mbH, which provides comprehensive support throughout the certification process. Targeted at organic producers, processors, and traders.

Named customers13 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• GfRS Gesellschaft für Ressourcenschutz mbHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGfRS is AGRIZERT's long-standing partner for organic certification (Biozertifizierung) services. AGRIZERT refers clients requiring EU organic certification according to VO (EU) 2018/848 to GfRS, which has extensive experience and expertise in organic certification. GfRS provides comprehensive support throughout the certification process.
• auditpartner GmbHminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCollaboration partner for certification services, based in Elmshorn, Germany. Cooperates with AGRIZERT to provide clients with a broad spectrum of certifications.
• DVK e.V.minorOthersActive association membership in Deutscher Verband für Käserei und Molkereiwesen (DVK) for industry networking.
• BVMW e.V. (Der Mittelstand)minorOthersActive membership in Bundesverband mittelständische Wirtschaft for SME industry representation and networking.
• Bundesverband Bioenergie e.V. (BBE)minorOthersActive membership in German Bioenergy Association for industry representation and networking in the bioenergy sector.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• TÜV SÜD: TÜV SÜD is a globally operating testing, inspection, and certification (TIC) company with a strong food and feed certification portfolio under its Management Service unit. Directly comparable to Agrizert in food safety (IFS, FSSC), feed, and management system certifications, but operates at a vastly larger scale across multiple continents.
• TÜV Rheinland: TÜV Rheinland offers certification services across food safety, energy, and information security — including ISO 27001, IFS, and bioenergy verification. It overlaps Agrizert's full portfolio but serves multinational clients globally and offers a much wider suite of TIC services.
• SGS: SGS is the world's largest testing, inspection, and certification company, providing agricultural and food certification (GFSI schemes), feed, biofuels, and ISMS services. Operates as a global incumbent with overlapping scheme coverage to Agrizert across all four verticals.
• Bureau Veritas: Bureau Veritas is a global TIC leader with comprehensive food, agri, and bioenergy certification offerings, including ISO 27001. It provides equivalent services to Agrizert across all four verticals but at much larger scale and global footprint.
• DNV: DNV provides accredited certification across food safety, supply chain, and information security (ISO 27001). It is a direct competitor to Agrizert in ISMS and supply chain certification, with significantly greater brand recognition and global reach.
• Intertek: Intertek is a global TIC provider with comprehensive agricultural and food certification services, including GFSI-recognized schemes. Overlaps Agrizert's food and feed certification offerings but operates at a much larger scale with broader geographic reach.
• DEKRA: DEKRA is a German-based global TIC company providing certification across food, automotive, and information security. Competes directly with Agrizert in ISO 27001 and management system certification, with a stronger brand and broader geographic reach.
• Eurofins: Eurofins is a global testing and certification leader with significant food and feed testing and certification presence. It overlaps Agrizert's food and feed certification verticals and competes for similar enterprise clients with a broader testing-led portfolio.

Direct peers

• Kiwa: Kiwa is a European leader in testing, inspection, and certification, with strong food, feed, and bioenergy certification capabilities. Kiwa is a particularly close peer to Agrizert as a Germany-based entity with multi-scheme certification presence.

Others

• GfRS Gesellschaft für Ressourcenschutz mbH: GfRS is Agrizert's long-standing referral partner for EU organic certification (EU-Bio-Verordnung). It is a German accreditation body offering organic and sustainability certification, making it comparable in scheme specialization but largely a partner rather than a competitor in the same client base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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