Micron2

What Micron2 does

Micron2 Ltd is a UKAS-accredited Certification Body headquartered in Market Drayton, Shropshire, that provides third-party food safety auditing and certification services. Founded in 1990 as Micron Laboratories and rebranded in 2001, the firm operates with 21 employees and has among the longest continuous UKAS accreditations in the BRCGS space, having been one of the first cohort accredited in 2000. Its primary clients are food manufacturers, storage and distribution companies, and agents and brokers, supplemented by food service operators and food-industry professionals seeking training.

The core product portfolio comprises audits against BRCGS Global Standards (Food Safety Issue 9, Storage & Distribution Issue 4, Agents & Brokers Issue 3), audits against the proprietary Micron2/STS Codes of Practice and Technical Standards (Issue 11, effective June 2024) for which Micron2 is the exclusive UKAS-accredited provider, BRCGS Gluten-Free Certification Program audits, and IFS audits delivered through partner auditors. Adjacent services include Fit to Supply audits, pre-audit gap analyses, bespoke retailer and purchasing-group supplier audits, food label checking and product specification creation/approval, and BRCGS Approved Training courses (Lead Auditor, Issue 9 Conversion, HACCP, Internal Auditor, Vulnerability Assessment). The firm is also a BRCGS Approved Training Provider.

The business model is professional-services based, generating revenue from audit fees, training course fees, and label/specification compliance fees, with all pricing quote-based and BRCGS registration fees passed through. Go-to-market is consultative and relationship-led, relying on the company website, the BRCGS directory, an extensive testimonials archive, and word-of-mouth rather than active digital marketing. International coverage in 10+ countries is delivered through channel partnerships — Ecocert in France, TUV Austria-Hellas in Greece, MKM Global in Canada/USA, and Ansense in China — rather than direct hiring, allowing global audit capacity with a small UK core team.

Name

Micron2

Legal name

Micron2 Ltd

Website

https://micron2.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Micron2 is a UKAS-accredited UK Certification Body providing BRCGS food safety audits, proprietary STS Standards audits, food label and specification compliance services, and BRCGS-approved training to food manufacturers, storage and distribution firms, and agents and brokers globally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Food Safety Certification and Auditing Services

SIC

Services-Testing Laboratories (8734)

akta.pro primary industry

Food Safety Certification Bodies (ISO 22000, FSSC 22000, BRCGS, SQF) (AFALAAAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Supplier Approval & Second-Party Audit Programs (Retailer/Brand/Manufacturer) (AFALACAF), Pre-Assessment, Gap Assessment & Certification Readiness Services (AFALACAE), Auditor Qualification, Training & Competency Certification (Food Safety) (AFALACAD), Food Safety & Quality Scheme Certifications (GFSI Programs) (AFALAMAI), Food Safety Auditing & Inspection Services (GFSI/Third-Party Audits) (AFALAAAB)

Keywords

• Food safety auditing
• BRCGS certification
• Product specification services
• HACCP training
• Compliance certification

Headquarters

HQ city

Market Drayton

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Certification and Audit Services: Core revenue stream from conducting BRCGS audits (Food Safety, Storage & Distribution, Agents & Brokers), STS audits, and other food safety certification audits including Gluten-Free Certification. Services include pre-audits, gap analyses, and bespoke supplier audits for retailers and purchasing groups.
2. Training Services: BRCGS Approved Training Provider offering official BRCGS courses and Micron2/STS Standard courses. Courses available remotely or face-to-face with tailored class sizes. Includes HACCP, Internal Audit, and other food safety training.
3. Product Specification and Label Services: Food label checking for legality and suitability, specification creation and approval, customer questionnaire completion assistance. Services include checking against online portals (MICROS, Hamilton Grant, Qadex) and internal systems.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Micron2 is a UKAS-accredited Certification Body that conducts third-party food safety audits and issues certificates against the BRCGS Global Standards (Food Safety, Storage & Distribution, Agents & Brokers, Gluten-Free) and its proprietary STS Standards. Beyond certification audits, it offers supplementary audit services (Fit to Supply, Pre-Audits, Bespoke Supplier Audits, IFS), food label checking and product specification creation, and BRCGS-approved training courses for food safety professionals.

Product overview

Micron2 is a UKAS accredited Certification Body offering a portfolio of food safety auditing and certification services. The core offering includes BRCGS Global Standards audits (Food Safety Issue 9, Storage & Distribution Issue 4, Agents & Brokers Issue 3), the proprietary STS Standards audits, and the BRCGS Gluten-Free Certification Program. These certification services are supported by ancillary offerings including Fit to Supply audits, bespoke/tailored supplier audits, and pre-audits for gap analysis. Complementary to the audit services are Food Labels/Specifications/Testing services, and official BRCGS Approved Training courses covering lead auditor training, standard conversion courses, HACCP, and internal auditor training. IFS audits are also available through partner arrangements.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• BRCGS Food Standard Audits UKAS-accredited BRCGS Food Safety Issue 9 certification audits covering all BRC Food categories for food manufacturers worldwide.
• BRCGS Storage & Distribution Standard Audits UKAS-accredited BRCGS Storage & Distribution Issue 4 certification audits for logistics, warehousing and distribution companies, including Cross Docking and e-Commerce modules.
• BRCGS Agents & Brokers Standard Audits BRCGS Agents & Brokers Issue 3 certification audits for food agents, brokers and intermediaries in the supply chain.
• BRCGS Gluten-Free Certification Program Audits BRCGS Gluten-Free Certification Program audits using a risk-based management systems approach recognised by leading coeliac organisations in Europe, USA, Canada and Mexico.
• STS Audits (Micron2/STS Standards) UKAS-accredited audits against Micron2's proprietary STS Standards for Food Safety, covering Standards for Food Manufacturers, Storage & Distribution Companies and Buyers & Brokers; Micron2 is the exclusive provider.
• Fit to Supply Audits One-day audits for food manufacturers to demonstrate or challenge their food safety, quality and legality systems, covering essential aspects.
• Food Labels, Specifications and Testing Service Comprehensive service checking food labels against UK legal requirements (QUID, allergens, nutrition, country of origin) and creating/approving product specifications, with test kitchen facilities for routine food and non-food assessment.
• BRCGS Approved Training Courses Official BRCGS courses including Lead Auditor, Issue 9 Conversion, Gluten-Free Products, Plant-based Products, HACCP, Internal Auditor and Vulnerability Assessment for Food Fraud, plus in-house Micron2/STS Standard courses; delivered remotely or face-to-face with tailored class sizes.

Quantifiable outcome

• BRCGS certification enabling market access to major UK and international retailers requiring BRCGS compliance
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Ecocert (France)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLong-standing partnership with Ecocert in France providing BRCGS and IFS audits. Currently has 4 auditors registered in France for BRC Global Standard for Food Safety and IFS Standard audits. Joint audits can be arranged. Ecocert also provides audits against European organic standards.
• TUV Austria-Hellas (Greece)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCollaboration with TUV Austria-Hellas in Athens to provide audits against BRC Global Standard for Food Safety and IFS Standard. Currently has 4 registered auditors in Greece including one based on Crete, covering all of Greece, islands including Crete and Cyprus, and traveling to Turkey.
• MKM Global (Canada)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership with MKM Global in Montreal Canada, led by Katherine Morissette, to provide qualified BRC auditors for North America including Canada and USA. Working together to develop BRC audit business in N. America.
• Ansense Group (China)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership with Ansense group in Qingdao, China since 2010. Currently has 4 auditors registered for BRC audits covering all BRC Food categories. Team includes Micah, Vincent, Jell, Tim, and Steven (business development). Located in Shandong province with highest proportion of BRC-certificated sites in China.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• DNV: Norway-based certification body with food safety certification offerings including BRCGS accreditation, serving food manufacturers and supply chain participants with comparable third-party audit services.
• NSF International: Global public health and safety organization with BRCGS scheme participation and food safety certification services, serving food manufacturers with comparable third-party audit and certification offerings.
• SGS: World's largest testing, inspection, and certification company offering BRCGS-accredited food safety audits and certification across all standard categories, directly competing with Micron2 for global food manufacturer clients.
• Intertek: Global testing and certification group operating as a BRCGS-approved certification body with extensive food safety audit coverage, directly competing with Micron2 in food manufacturer and storage/distribution certification.
• TÜV SÜD: German-headquartered global certification body with BRCGS accreditation and dedicated food safety/retail certification services, competing head-to-head with Micron2 in European and Asian food manufacturer audits.
• TÜV Rheinland: Global testing and certification organization with BRCGS scheme participation and food safety audit offerings, comparable to Micron2 as a UKAS-accredited certification body serving food industry clients.
• Bureau Veritas: Global TIC major with BRCGS-accredited certification body status providing food safety audits alongside a much broader service portfolio, competing for the same enterprise food manufacturer and retailer-driven audit mandates.
• LRQA (Lloyd's Register Quality Assurance): UK-based certification body offering BRCGS-accredited food safety audits, directly comparable to Micron2 in terms of UK heritage, ISO scheme participation, and food industry certification services.
• ALS Global: Global testing services network with food safety testing and certification offerings, comparable to Micron2 in providing accredited audit and laboratory services to food industry clients.

Broad incumbents

• Eurofins: Global leader in food testing with certification body operations offering BRCGS audits alongside a much broader food testing and inspection portfolio, partially overlapping with Micron2's certification services.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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