Name

Sbcert

Legal name

Serviço Brasileiro de Certificações Ltda.

Website

https://sbcert.com.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Acquired

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Food Safety Certification and Auditing

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

GFSI Scheme Certification Audits (BRCGS, SQF, FSSC 22000, IFS) (AFALABAA), Integrated Management System Certification (Food Safety + Quality/Environment/OHS) (AFALACAI), Supplier Approval, Verification & Food Safety Risk Management (GFSI-aligned) (AFALADAH), Pre-Assessment, Gap Assessment & Certification Readiness Services (AFALACAE)

Keywords

• Food safety certification
• Audit and inspection services
• Livestock traceability certification
• Agricultural conformity certification
• GFSI certification schemes

Headquarters

HQ city

Bairro Alto

HQ country

Portugal

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Certification and Audit Services: Sbcert generates revenue primarily through certification, audit, and inspection services for the food and agriculture industry. Services include GFSI-aligned certifications (BRCGS, IFS, FSSC 22000, GLOBALG.A.P., PrimusGFS), SISBOV traceability certification, ESG certifications, organic product certification, supplier management audits, and post-mortem inspection services. Revenue is project-based and recurring through annual audit cycles and certificate renewals.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Sbcert is a Brazilian certification body that conducts third-party audits, inspections, and conformity certifications across the entire food production chain — livestock, agriculture, food manufacturing, packaging, logistics, and retail. The company delivers over 25 solutions including GFSI-aligned schemes (BRCGS, IFS, FSSC 22000, GLOBALG.A.P., PrimusGFS), official Brazilian livestock traceability (SISBOV, IDBOV, PRIMI), organic, ESG, animal welfare, biosecurity, and supplier management programs, supported by its proprietary Sbcert System digital platform.

Product overview

Sbcert is a Brazilian food safety certification body offering audits, certifications, inspections, and quality seals across the entire food production chain. The company operates a portfolio of over 25 solutions organized into four main categories: (1) Certifications and Inspections (SISBOV, BRCGS Food, BRCGS Storage & Distribution, BRCGS Packaging Materials, FSSC 22000, GLOBALG.A.P., IFS Food, PrimusGFS, APPCC/HACCP, Frutas do Brasil, IDBOV, Meat Law 19.162, Vacas A2A2, Post-Mortem Inspection, Animal Inventory, Organic Products); (2) ESG Production and Supply (Animal Welfare, Biosecurity, Sustainable Meat from Pantanal, Sustainable Energy Certification, PRIMI, SMETA); (3) Auditing and Supplier Management (with the Sbcert System digital platform); and (4) GFSI Certifications. The company serves primary production, retail, food service, industry, and logistics sectors across Brazil, USA, Chile, Argentina, and Mexico. Key partnerships include APCER Brasil (FSSC 22000), Algi International (SMETA), Agricontrol/OIA Brasil (Organic Certification), Witzler Energia (Sustainable Energy), and Grupo Dogma Serviços (Post-Mortem Inspection).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Sbcert System Proprietary digital platform that consolidates supplier documents, deadlines, action plans, audit history, and performance indicators into a single ecosystem, enabling companies to reduce risks and strengthen control over their supply chains.
• SISBOV Certification Official Brazilian cattle traceability certification (Sistema Brasileiro de Identificação Individual de Bovinos) enabling individual animal tracking for access to international markets including the European Union.
• BRCGS Food Certification GFSI-recognized food safety standard certification covering 18 food categories including meat, poultry, fish, fruits, vegetables, dairy, beverages, bakery, confectionery, oils, and snacks.
• BRCGS Storage and Distribution Certification GFSI-recognised certification ensuring control over safety, legality, quality, and integrity of stored and distributed products for logistics operations.
• BRCGS Packaging Materials Certification International safety and quality standard certification for packaging manufacturers, accredited for categories including rigid plastics, flexible plastics, metal forming, printing processes, and chemical processes.
• FSSC 22000 Certification Food safety management system certification based on ISO 22000 and ISO/TS 22002-x technical specifications, recognised by GFSI, offered in partnership with APCER Brasil.
• GLOBALG.A.P. Certification International agricultural best practices certification covering food safety, environmental sustainability, worker welfare, and production traceability, including IFA, FSMA-PSR, SPRING, GRASP, and Chain of Custody benchmarks.
• IFS Food Certification Food safety, quality, and legal compliance certification accredited for red meat, poultry, dairy products, fruits, and vegetables under IFS Food Version 8.
• PrimusGFS Certification GFSI-recognized international food safety audit and certification program for fresh produce and plant-based food supply chains, based on HACCP Codex Alimentarius principles.
• IDBOV Certification Individual bovine identification and traceability certification for the meat production chain.
• Organic Product Certification Organic certification services covering Orgânicos Brasil (domestic market), NOP/USDA (USA), EU Regulation (Europe), JAS (Japan), and SENASA (Argentina), offered in partnership with Agricontrol/OIA Brasil and OIA Argentina.
• APPCC (HACCP) Certification Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point food safety certification based on Codex Alimentarius principles.
• Frutas do Brasil Certification Brazilian fruit certification program for national and international markets.
• Meat Law 19.162 Certification (Chile)
• A2A2 Cows Certification Certification for dairy products from A2A2 genotype cows, ensuring genetic identification, traceability, and food safety from animal to processing unit.
• Animal Welfare Certification Third-party audit certification evaluating proper handling, transport, housing, feeding, and slaughter conditions following international 'five freedoms' principles.
• Biosecurity Certification Preventive practices certification protecting livestock from contagious diseases, based on protocols developed by Embrapa, Boehringer Ingelheim, Brasil GAP, and Sbcert.
• Carne Sustentável do Pantanal (Sustainable Pantanal Meat) Certification
• Sustainable Energy Certification Renewable energy and emission reduction certification for the food industry, developed in partnership with Witzler Energia and based on GHG Protocol standards.
• PRIMI (Programa de Rastreabilidade Individual) Individual bovine traceability and indirect supplier monitoring program connecting ranching, food industry, and sustainability with unique animal identification integrated into the National Database (BND).
• SMETA (SEDEX) Audit Social audit methodology evaluating labor conditions, health and safety, environment, and business ethics in supply chains, offered in partnership with Algi International.
• Supplier Management and Auditing Program Complete supplier management program reducing risks and enhancing food safety through international audits and certifications, integrated with the Sbcert System digital platform.
• Post-Mortem Inspection Mandatory post-slaughter inspection identifying lesions, anomalies, and diseases, performed in partnership with Grupo Dogma Serviços and compliant with RIISPOA regulations.
• Animal Inventory Certification Livestock inventory control and management certification for herd management and welfare.
• BRCGS START! Program GFSI Global Markets-aligned food safety development program helping companies evolve toward full BRCGS Food certification through Basic and Intermediate levels.
• IFS Progress Food Structured food safety development program preparing companies for IFS Food certification with progressive assessments aligned to organizational maturity.
• IFS Progress PACsecure Packaging safety evaluation program helping manufacturers build quality and safety management systems toward full IFS PACsecure certification.

Quantifiable outcome

• 60% of Brazilian beef exported to Europe is certified by Sbcert
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• FoodChain IDcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 February 2026Sbcert was acquired by FoodChain ID in February 2026. The acquisition strengthens FoodChain ID's global leadership in food safety, product, and traceability certification while expanding its capabilities to serve customers in more than 100 countries. The combination leverages FoodChain ID's global reach with Sbcert's local expertise in Brazilian and international markets.
• APCER BrasilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSbcert operates in partnership with APCER Brasil for FSSC 22000 certification, combining Sbcert's audit expertise with APCER's technical support to offer a comprehensive ISO-based food safety management certification pathway.
• Algi InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSbcert partners with Algi International to offer SMETA (SEDEX Members Ethical Trade Audit) certifications, evaluating labor conditions, health and safety, environmental practices, and business ethics across the food supply chain.
• Witzler EnergiaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSbcert developed its sustainable energy certification in partnership with Witzler Energia. The protocol is based on the GHG Protocol and certifies renewable energy use and emission reduction in the food industry, with third-party audited quality seals.
• Agricontrol/OIA Brasil CertificaçõescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAgricontrol/OIA Brasil Certificações was incorporated into the Sbcert Group in June 2024, expanding Sbcert's capacity to offer organic product certifications under Brazilian, US, EU, Japanese, and Argentine regulations.
• OIA Argentina (Organización Internacional Agropecuaria S.A.)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSbcert maintains a strategic alliance with OIA Argentina, sharing values for organic certification services. The partnership enables cross-border certification coverage for organic products across Brazil and Argentina.
• Grupo Dogma ServiçosminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSbcert partners with Grupo Dogma Serviços for post-mortem inspection services, combining qualified professionals with technical rigor to ensure compliance with RIISPOA regulations.
• EmbrapaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSbcert's biosecurity certification protocol was developed in partnership with Embrapa (Brazilian Agricultural Research Corporation), along with Boehringer Ingelheim, Brasil GAP, and Sbcert itself.
• Boehringer IngelheimminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBoehringer Ingelheim co-developed Sbcert's biosecurity certification protocol alongside Embrapa, Brasil GAP, and Sbcert, focusing on disease prevention, animal welfare, and food safety protection.
• Brasil GAPminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBrasil GAP co-developed Sbcert's biosecurity certification protocol alongside Embrapa, Boehringer Ingelheim, and Sbcert, contributing agricultural best practices for the protocol.
• ABPO (Associação Brasileira da Pecuária Orgânica)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSbcert performs external annual audits for the Sustainable Meat from the Pantanal (Carne Sustentável do Pantanal) program, managed by ABPO under CNA oversight. The protocol ensures environmentally responsible, socially correct, and economically viable beef production in the Pantanal biome.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• SGS: One of the world's largest TIC (testing, inspection, certification) companies, with significant agri-food certification operations in Brazil. SGS competes directly with Sbcert on GFSI-aligned schemes and agricultural certifications at global scale.
• DNV: International accredited registrar with food safety management system certifications (FSSC 22000, ISO 22000, BRCGS). DNV competes with Sbcert across food and agriculture certification, particularly for global multinational clients.
• Kiwa: Dutch-based global certification body with growing food, feed, and agricultural certification operations in Latin America. Kiwa is an emerging broad incumbent that overlaps with Sbcert on feed safety, organic, and agricultural assurance schemes.
• Bureau Veritas: Global testing, inspection, and certification giant with deep presence in Brazil and worldwide food safety audits (BRCGS, IFS, FSSC 22000). It is a broad incumbent that overlaps with Sbcert across virtually every certification scheme Sbcert offers, but at much larger scale.
• Intertek: Global quality assurance provider offering food safety certification, supplier auditing, and agricultural programs. Intertek is a broad incumbent competing with Sbcert on BRCGS, IFS, and retailer supplier audit programs in Brazil and internationally.
• TÜV Rheinland: German-based global testing and certification body with food safety and agricultural certification offerings. TÜV Rheinland competes with Sbcert for multinational food and retail clients operating in Brazil.

Direct peers

• APCER: Portuguese-headquartered certification body with strong presence in Portugal and Brazil (APCER Brasil). APCER is Sbcert's stated partner for FSSC 22000 delivery and a direct competitor in ISO-based food safety management certifications across the Brazilian market.
• Control Union: Global certification body with deep roots in agricultural commodity certification (GLOBALG.A.P., organic, textile, sustainability) and significant Latin American operations. Control Union competes with Sbcert on agricultural and sustainable certification schemes.
• FoodChain ID: Global food safety, quality, traceability, and sustainability certification provider. Acquired Sbcert in February 2026; prior to the acquisition it was the most direct comparable peer, with overlapping non-GMO, organic, and food safety certification offerings.

Regional players

• OIA Argentina: Argentine organic and agricultural certification body that is also Sbcert's strategic partner via OIA Brasil. OIA Argentina is a direct regional peer in Latin American organic certification, with comparable service scope but focused on Argentina rather than Brazil.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance16 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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