What Sygma Certification does

Sygma Certification S.L. is a Spain-headquartered ENAC-accredited certification body specializing in the agrifood sector. Founded in Ciudad Real by Ángel Soguero and Juan Diego Martínez and acquired by TÜV Rheinland in March 2025, the company issues third-party certifications under UNE-EN ISO/IEC 17065:2012 across the full agrifood value chain: on-farm standards (GLOBALG.A.P., GRASP, LEAF Marque, Flexible Scopes for Integrated Production, IGP marks such as Plátano de Canarias and Murcia wines), food-safety and management-system standards (IFS Food, BRCGS, IFS Logistics, IFS Broker, IFS Progress Food, ISO 9001 / 14001 / 22000), animal welfare (Welfair via IRTA), and vegan certification (BeVeg). The company also delivers supply-chain due diligence investigations under the Appellando initiative aligned to the German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act.

The operational backbone combines scheme-owner authorizations (BeVeg, IRTA, IFS PATHWAY), an ENAC-accredited Flexible Scopes framework that allows agile addition of new crop regulations, and integration with the Spanish Ministry of Agriculture's CEXVEG platform for country-specific export-campaign inspections on citrus, peppers, tomatoes, and avocados shipped to the USA, China, Australia, Mexico, Canada, Korea, Peru, and Ecuador. Routine audits are managed through the R2DOCUO auditor portal.

Sygma generates revenue from three streams: recurring certification audit fees (GFSI-recognized food-safety and agricultural-practice audits on multi-year cycles with annual surveillance), one-time training course sales through the Sygma Formación online store (€75–€725 per course), and professional-services fees for export-campaign inspections. Go-to-market is enterprise direct sales in Spain, with secondary valid certification footprints in Morocco and Chile. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. Following the 2025 TÜV Rheinland acquisition, Sygma operates as part of the parent's global certification business unit while retaining its agrifood specialization.

Name

Sygma Certification

Legal name

Sygma Certification, S.L.

Website

https://sygmacert.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Sygma Certification is an ENAC-accredited Spanish certification body specializing in agrifood audits (GLOBALG.A.P., IFS, BRCGS, ISO, Welfair, BeVeg) and CEXVEG export-campaign inspections, acquired by TÜV Rheinland in March 2025.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Agrifood Certification and Inspection Services

NAICS

Testing Laboratories and Services (54138)

SIC

Services-Testing Laboratories (8734)

akta.pro primary industry

Food Safety & Quality Scheme Certifications (GFSI Programs) (AFALAMAI)

Keywords

• Agrifood certification
• Food safety auditing
• GLOBALG.A.P. certification
• IFS BRCGS certification
• ISO management systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Ciudad Real

HQ country

Spain

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 Audits: Fees charged for certification audits across multiple standards including GLOBALG.A.P., IFS, BRCGS, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 22000, and others for the agrifood sector.
2. Training and Courses: Revenue from online training courses covering Good Agricultural Practices, Food Safety, Social Responsibility and Environment, and auditor training courses. Sold individually via online store.
3. Inspection Services for Export Campaigns: Inspection and certification services for specific export campaigns (CEXVEG platform) for citrus, peppers, tomatoes, avocados to destinations including USA, China, Australia, Mexico, Canada, Korea, Peru, Ecuador.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Sygma Certification is an ENAC-accredited product certification body that performs third-party audits and issues certifications for companies in the agrifood sector. Its services span agricultural production (GLOBALG.A.P., GRASP, LEAF Marque, Integrated Production, Welfair animal welfare), food safety and quality (IFS Food, IFS Logistics, IFS Broker, IFS Progress Food, BRCGS, ISO 22000), management systems (ISO 9001, ISO 14001), differentiated quality marks (IGP Plátano de Canarias, IGP Vino de la Tierra de Murcia, varietal wines), BeVeg vegan certification, country-specific export campaign inspections via CEXVEG, supply chain due diligence under the Appellando initiative, and a training division (Sygma Formación) covering Good Agricultural Practices, food safety, and auditor training courses.

Product overview

Sygma Certification is a specialized ENAC-accredited certification body for the agrifood sector, operating as part of TÜV Rheinland since March 2025. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of certification services organized into three main categories: (1) Good Agricultural Practices including GLOBALG.A.P. IFA, GRASP social practices, LEAF Marque, Flexible Scopes for Integrated Production, and export campaign certifications; (2) Management Systems covering ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 22000; (3) Food Safety standards including BRCGS, IFS Food, IFS Logistics, IFS Broker, IFS Progress Food, and BeVeg vegan certification; and (4) Differentiated Quality marks including IGP Plátano de Canarias and IGP wines. The company also provides animal welfare certification (Welfair), supply chain due diligence services through the Appellando initiative, and a training division (Sygma Formación) offering courses in Good Agricultural Practices, Food Safety, and Audit techniques. As of late 2025, Sygma transitioned to the GLOBALG.A.P. CertifierOS platform and expanded ENAC accreditation for Flexible Scopes in Integrated Production.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SYGMA FORMACIÓN: Training services for the agri-food sector covering Good Agricultural Practices, Food Safety, Quality, Environment and Audits.

Products and services

• GLOBALG.A.P. (IFA) Certification ENAC-accredited GLOBALG.A.P. Integrated Farm Assurance certification for good agricultural practices, covering fruits and vegetables, bulk crops, flowers and ornamentals, plant propagation material, tea, and hops. Targeted at agrifood producers seeking market access and GFSI-recognized attestation.
• GRASP Certification Voluntary GLOBALG.A.P. add-on assessing good social practices, including worker representation, contracts, working hours, wages, and compliance with labor legislation. For producers seeking to demonstrate social responsibility alongside GLOBALG.A.P. certification.
• Welfair Animal Welfare Certification Animal welfare certification based on Welfare Quality and AWIN protocols, covering bovine, porcine, ovine species and poultry (hens, chickens, rabbits, turkeys). Sygma is authorized by IRTA for this scheme; for producers, processors, and retailers requiring animal welfare attestation.
• ISO 9001 Certification Quality management system certification per ISO 9001 standard, offered under ENAC-accredited scope. For organizations across the agrifood value chain seeking certified quality management systems.
• ISO 14001 Certification Environmental management system certification per ISO 14001, offered under ENAC-accredited scope. For agrifood organizations seeking certified environmental management.
• ISO 22000 Certification Food safety management system certification per ISO 22000 standard. For food producers, processors, and handlers requiring certifiable food safety management.
• BRCGS Food Certification British Retail Consortium Global Standards for Food Safety certification, GFSI-recognized, covering manufacturing, processing, and handling of food products. For food manufacturers and processors targeting retailer approval.
• IFS Food Certification International Featured Standards Food certification for food safety and quality, GFSI-recognized, applicable to food processing companies. Conducted with announced and unannounced audit options including 'star status'.
• IFS Logistics Certification IFS Logistics standard certification for storage, distribution, and logistics operations (version 3 published December 2023). For logistics providers in the food supply chain.
• IFS Broker Certification IFS Broker certification for trading and brokering companies in the food industry (version 3.2, aligned with IFS Food v8 and IFS Logistics v3). For trading companies operating in the food supply chain.
• IFS Progress Food (Assessment Program) IFS Global Markets Food assessment program for companies progressing toward full IFS certification. For organizations at early stages of food safety certification maturity.
• LEAF Marque Certification LEAF Marque environmental certification recognizing sustainably farmed products based on Integrated Farm Management standards from the Linking Environment and Farming organization. For producers seeking verified sustainable agriculture attestation.
• Flexible Scopes – Integrated Production Certification ENAC-accredited flexible scopes certification for Integrated Production, allowing rapid incorporation of new crop-specific regulations and new autonomous communities without extension requests. For producers in integrated production schemes.
• BeVeg Vegan Certification Global vegan certification scheme authorized by BeVeg, the only vegan scheme developed by lawyers and certified under ISO 17065. Covers food, beverages, vitamins, cosmetics, textiles, and other consumables. For brands seeking international vegan certification.
• IGP Plátano de Canarias Certification Protected Geographical Indication (IGP) certification for Canary Island bananas. For producers seeking differentiated quality mark attestation for premium market positioning.
• IGP Vino de la Tierra de Murcia Certification Protected Geographical Indication (IGP) certification for wines from the Murcia region. For wine producers seeking differentiated quality mark attestation.
• Varietal Wine Certification Certification for varietal wines meeting specific varietal designation requirements. For wine producers seeking varietal compliance attestation.
• Export Campaign Inspection Services (CEXVEG) Inspection and certification services for specific export campaigns via the Spain Ministry of Agriculture's CEXVEG platform, covering citrus, peppers, tomatoes, avocados to destinations including USA, China, Australia, Mexico, Canada, Korea, Peru, Ecuador. For agrifood exporters needing country-specific compliance.
• Appellando Supply Chain Due Diligence Services Independent investigation services for human rights and environmental complaint cases in agrifood supply chains, under the German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act. Provided through the Appellando initiative, where Sygma is the first independent investigator worldwide. For organizations seeking supply chain due diligence compliance.
• Sygma Formación (Training Courses) Online and classroom training programs covering Good Agricultural Practices, Food Safety and Good Manufacturing Practices, Quality, Environment, Social Responsibility, and auditor training courses (e.g., GLOBALG.A.P. v6, GRASP v2, Leaf Marque v16.1, BRCGS v9 Auditor). Courses priced individually from €75 to €725 and sold through the online store.

Named customers21 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• AppellandocoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 September 2024Sygma Certification became the first independent investigator worldwide in the Appellando initiative, which aims to create a complaint mechanism in agrifood supply chains. The initiative brings together all stakeholders in the agrifood sector to harmonize complaint mechanisms globally, under the German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act.
• BeVegmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSygma Certification is authorized by BeVeg to certify the BeVeg vegan mark globally. BeVeg is the only vegan scheme developed by lawyers and the first vegan brand certified under ISO 17065 accreditation, providing international vegan certification for food, beverage, and other consumable products.
• IRTA (Institut de Recerca i Tecnologia Agroalimentàries)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSygma Certification is an authorized certification body by IRTA for the Welfair Animal Welfare Certification scheme, which is based on Welfare Quality and AWIN protocols. IRTA collaborated with Neiker to develop the Welfair certification standard.
• Neiker (Instituto Vasco de Investigación y Desarrollo Agrario)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNeiker co-developed the Welfair animal welfare certification standard with IRTA. Sygma Certification is authorized to certify the Welfair scheme based on these referential standards.
• IFS (International Featured Standards)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSygma Certification is a partner in the IFS PATHWAY program, which was designed to guide companies step-by-step through the IFS certification process. Sygma collaborated in developing this IFS program and provides technical content and practical resources for IFS certification candidates.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• DNV: International TIC provider offering ISO 9001/14001/22000, food safety, and supply chain certification, including to agrifood clients in Spain. Comparable as a diversified incumbent with overlapping standards portfolio.
• SGS: World's largest TIC company with a substantial agrifood certification practice covering GLOBALG.A.P., BRCGS, IFS, ISO 22000, and supply chain assurance. Comparable to Sygma as a global incumbent competing for the same Spanish agrifood customers, with broader service scope and deeper non-certification capabilities.
• TÜV Rheinland: Sygma's parent company and a global top-10 testing, inspection, and certification (TIC) provider headquartered in Germany. Comparable because TÜV Rheinland offers overlapping ISO 9001/14001/22000, BRCGS, IFS, and food safety certification services globally, although at vastly larger scale and across many non-agrifood verticals.
• Intertek: Global TIC provider offering agrifood certification (BRCGS, IFS, GLOBALG.A.P., ISO 22000), supply chain assurance, and food safety audits. Comparable to Sygma in scheme coverage with materially greater geographic and service-line breadth.
• Bureau Veritas: Global TIC leader providing agrifood certification (GLOBALG.A.P., IFS, BRCGS, ISO 22000) alongside broader testing and inspection services. Directly comparable to Sygma in Spain and internationally as a diversified competitor offering certification across the same agrifood standards.
• Kiwa: European TIC group with strong agrifood certification practice (GLOBALG.A.P., IFS, BRCGS, organic, animal welfare). Active in Spain through Kiwa Spain and directly comparable to Sygma in scheme coverage and customer segments.
• Applus+ (LGAI / Applus Laboratories): Spanish-headquartered TIC group providing food safety, ISO management systems, and product certification. Comparable to Sygma as a domestic Spanish competitor with overlapping agrifood certification offerings and similar client base.

Direct peers

• Agrocolor: Spanish certification body specialized in the agrifood sector, offering GLOBALG.A.P., IFS, BRCGS, organic, and differentiated quality certifications. The most directly comparable Spain-focused agrifood specialist peer to Sygma.
• AENOR: Spain's leading certification body, providing ISO 9001/14001/22000, food safety, and sustainability certifications to agrifood and other sectors. Directly comparable to Sygma as a domestic Spanish certification peer with overlapping standards and customers.
• OCA Global: Spanish certification and inspection group providing food safety, quality, environmental, and agrifood certification services. Directly comparable to Sygma as a domestic Spanish competitor serving overlapping agrifood customer segments.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance14 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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