CERTIFOOD SL

What CERTIFOOD SL does

Certifood S.L. is a Madrid-based Spanish certification body (Sociedad Limitada) operating in the food and agriculture sector. The company provides third-party inspection and certification services against a broad portfolio of international, European, and Spanish food safety, quality, and sustainability standards. Its core offerings span farm-level certifications (GLOBALG.A.P., LEAF Marque, organic production, integrated production), processor-level food safety audits (IFS Food), geographic and traditional quality schemes (DOP/IGP, ETG Jamón Serrano, wine designations, Iberian products), animal welfare certifications (Welfair, INTERPORC IAWS, PROVACUNO PAWS), dairy quality, traceability, and export self-control systems (SAE) for third countries. The company also offers ancillary technical advisory and training services.

Certifood operates as a professional services B2B certification firm, generating revenue through audit and inspection fees charged to producers, processors, and exporters. It holds direct authorizations from several Spanish regional governments — Junta de Andalucía, ITACyL (Castilla y León), and Castilla-La Mancha (JCCM) — to certify organic production and differentiated quality figures, which serve as regulatory gatekeepers to specific client segments. It is also an approved certifier for major international schemes including GLOBALG.A.P., LEAF Marque, IFS Food, Bio Suisse, and Better Cotton Initiative.

The business model is sales-led and direct, with a single headquarters in Madrid and a domestic-only geographic footprint. With 22 employees and no disclosed funding rounds, M&A, or leadership changes, Certifood presents as a small, established specialist operator rather than a growth-stage or venture-backed company. The company self-describes as a national leader in the sector, though independent verification of market share or revenue is unavailable.

Name

CERTIFOOD SL

Legal name

Certifood S.L.

Website

https://certifood.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Certifood S.L. is a Madrid-based Spanish certification body providing inspection and multi-standard food and agriculture certification services (GLOBALG.A.P., IFS Food, organic, animal welfare, DOP/IGP) to producers, processors, and exporters across Spain.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Food Safety and Agricultural Certification Services

NAICS

Testing Laboratories and Services (54138)

SIC

Services-Testing Laboratories (8734)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Organic Certification Services (AFALAMAA), Geographic Indication & Origin/Authenticity Certification (PDO/PGI, Country-of-Origin) (AFALAMAJ), Food Safety & Quality Scheme Certifications (GFSI Programs) (AFALAMAI)

Keywords

• Food safety certification
• Agricultural quality assurance
• Organic production certification
• Animal welfare certification
• Integrated production certification

Headquarters

HQ city

Madrid

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

Revenue model

1. Certification Services: Certifood generates revenue through certification and inspection services for food and agriculture companies. The company provides various certification schemes including GLOBALG.A.P., organic, integrated production, animal welfare, IFS Food, DOP/IGP, and other quality certifications. The business model is professional services based, charging fees for certification audits and inspections.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Certifood S.L. is a Madrid-based accredited certification body providing inspection and certification services to food producers, processors, and distributors across Spain. The company offers a multi-standard portfolio covering farm assurance (GLOBALG.A.P., LEAF Marque), organic and integrated production, food safety (IFS Food), geographic indications (DOP/IGP), animal welfare, traceability, and export self-control systems for third countries.

Product overview

Certifood S.L. is a Spanish certification body specializing in quality assurance and regulatory compliance for the food and agricultural sector. The company operates as a multi-standard certification provider offering a portfolio of distinct certification programs: the core agricultural certifications include GLOBALG.A.P., LEAF Marque, Organic Production (with Bio Suisse), and Integrated Production (with Better Cotton Initiative); food safety certifications include IFS Food; quality differentiation schemes cover DOP/IGP, ETG Jamón Serrano, Quality Marks, and wine certification; product-specific certifications include Iberian products, dairy, and animal welfare (Welfair, INTERPORC IAWS, PROVACUNO PAWS); operational certifications include traceability, SAE export systems, and ECARM inspection services. The company also provides technical support and training as ancillary services. All offerings are service-based certification programs rather than software products, with no API, integrations, or AI capabilities identified.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Certificación GLOBALG.A.P. Farm assurance certification covering safe, sustainable agriculture worldwide, including primary production modules for food producers and growers.
• LEAF Marque Sustainable farming certification verifying environmental stewardship and biodiversity practices, linking consumers to responsible food production.
• Producción ecológica (Organic Production) EU-compliant organic farming and livestock certification ensuring chemical-free production, biodiversity preservation, and environmental respect, including Bio Suisse add-on certification for Swiss organic standards.
• Producción integrada (Integrated Production) Sustainable crop production certification combining biological, cultural, and chemical methods with long-term environmental protection, including Better Cotton Initiative verification for cotton in Andalusia.
• IFS Food Food safety and quality certification standard for auditing manufacturers of consumer-branded food products, evaluating production capabilities and compliance with specifications.
• DOP / IGP (Protected Designation of Origin / Protected Geographical Indication) EU-protected quality scheme certification verifying geographic origin and specific qualities of agricultural products, including designation verification and regulatory compliance.
• ETG Jamón Serrano (Traditional Specialty Guaranteed) EU Traditional Specialty Guaranteed certification for Serrano ham protecting the product name and ensuring quality standards across production regions.
• Productos ibéricos (Iberian Products) Certification for Iberian meat products under the Spanish Quality Standard (Real Decreto 4/2014), verifying labeling accuracy for 100% Iberian and Iberian designations for ham, shoulder, and loin.
• Certificación láctea (Dairy Certification) Raw cow's milk quality certification helping dairy sector operators guarantee product standards and minimize risks.
• Bienestar animal (Animal Welfare) Animal welfare certification including the Welfair™ seal for monitored welfare standards, INTERPORC IAWS for pig welfare, and PROVACUNO PAWS for beef cattle welfare.
• Trazabilidad (Traceability) Food traceability system enabling companies to identify suppliers and customers, facilitating product withdrawal and consumer information per EU Regulation 178/2002.
• Exportación SAE (Export Self-Control Systems) Certification of specific self-control systems for food exports to third countries, complying with Spanish Real Decreto 993/2014 for sanitary and phytosanitary requirements.
• ECARM (Inspection Services) Inspection services for agricultural and food sector operators, providing technical assessment and audit capabilities.
• Marcas de calidad (Quality Marks) Quality mark certification allowing operators to demonstrate differentiated product quality to consumers through verified specific characteristics.
• Vino (Wine) Wine certification services covering varietal recognition, IGP, and DOP designations for Spanish wine producers.
• Otros pliegos (Other Specifications) Additional certification services including Olive Oil Quality Certification System (EEC), Andalusian Agri-environmental Commitments, and ZERYA sustainable production mark.
• Apoyo técnico (Technical Support) Technical advisory services for clients requiring specialized certifications outside the standard portfolio.
• Formación (Training) Educational and training services on certification processes and standards compliance for food and agricultural sector professionals.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• GLOBALG.A.P.coreTechnology or IntegrationCertifood is authorized to provide GLOBALG.A.P. certification services, one of the world's leading farm assurance programs for food safety, sustainability, and quality.
• LEAF MarquecoreTechnology or IntegrationCertifood offers LEAF Marque certification, which promotes sustainable agriculture through integrated farm management practices.
• IFS FoodcoreTechnology or IntegrationCertifood provides IFS Food certification, a standard for auditing food manufacturers' quality and safety management systems.
• Junta de AndalucíacoreTechnology or IntegrationCertifood is authorized by the Junta de Andalucía for organic production certification, one of Spain's key agricultural regions.
• ITACyL (Castilla y León)coreTechnology or IntegrationCertifood is authorized by the Instituto Tecnológico Agrario de Castilla y León for differentiated quality certification.
• Castilla-La Mancha (JCCM)coreTechnology or IntegrationCertifood is authorized by Castilla-La Mancha government for quality figure certifications.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• Bureau Veritas: Global testing, inspection, and certification (TIC) giant with extensive food and agri-scheme coverage in Spain; comparable as a multi-standard CB offering GLOBALG.A.P., IFS, and organic certifications, but at vastly greater scale and breadth.
• Intertek: Global TIC provider with food certification programs (IFS Food, BRCGS, organic) and a presence in Spain; competes with Certifood in food safety auditing but operates at significantly larger scale.
• SGS: World's largest TIC firm with agricultural and food certification services (GLOBALG.A.P., organic, IFS, BRCGS) in Spain; competes directly with Certifood on multi-standard CB engagements but with global auditor reach.
• LGAI Technological Center (Applus+): Spain-based TIC division of Applus+ group offering food, agri, and quality certifications; a broader incumbent peer operating food certification as one of many service lines alongside automotive and industrial testing.

Direct peers

• AGROCOLOR: Spanish certification body specializing in agri-food quality, integrated production, and GLOBALG.A.P. certifications, headquartered in Almería; one of Certifood's closest direct competitors for Andalusian agricultural clients.
• Sohiscert: Spanish certification body focused on organic production, integrated production, and GLOBALG.A.P. certifications for agri-food operators; overlaps heavily with Certifood's certification portfolio and Spanish regional footprint.
• OCA Global: Spanish-origin inspection and certification group with food safety, organic, and agri-food certifications; competes directly with Certifood for Spanish food and agri-clients, with similar mid-tier positioning.
• Kiwa España: Subsidiary of Dutch TIC group Kiwa, providing food, organic, and agricultural certification in Spain; closest international specialist peer with overlapping scheme portfolio and direct Spanish market competition.
• AENOR (now AENOR Internacional): Spanish-headquartered certification body offering food safety, organic, and quality certifications with strong domestic recognition; the most direct domestic peer to Certifood given shared geography and overlapping Spanish scheme coverage.
• ECOCERT España: Spanish subsidiary of French organic and sustainable agriculture certification specialist; directly comparable on organic, bio, and sustainability scheme certifications in the Spanish agri-food market.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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