Food Alliance Certified

Food Alliance Certified is a third-party certification program administered by Food Alliance, a nonprofit organization operating across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The certification applies to farms, ranches, food processors, and distributors, and evaluates operations against standards covering worker health and safety, humane animal treatment, and environmental stewardship of natural resources.

To earn certification, operations must demonstrate responsible practices across these areas, which can include reducing the use of toxic and hazardous materials, maintaining healthy soils, protecting water quality, and supporting wildlife habitat. For food handling and processing facilities, standards focus on safe working conditions and responsible facility management. The program uses a continuous improvement model, meaning certified operations are expected to maintain and build on their practices over time.

Food Alliance Certified is relevant for agricultural producers and food businesses that want independent, third-party verification of their sustainability and responsibility claims. For buyers and consumers, the certification signals that a product comes from an operation that has been audited against defined standards for people, animals, and the environment.