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European certification of feed and food ingredients safety
EFISC-GTP is a European certification scheme that confirms the safety and control of processes in the ingredient supply chain. It is suitable for companies that produce, store, transport, or supply feed/food materials and ingredients.
EFISC-GTP is an international standard for the safety of feed/food ingredients for trade, storage and processing.
developed by the industry
optimal for traders
compliant with EU legislation
mutually recognised by other schemes
Who is EFISC-GTP certification suitable for?
EFISC-GTP is relevant for organizations involved in the production, processing, collection, storage, transportation, or trade of feed and food ingredients that must demonstrate controlled, traceable, and audit-ready processes.
Type of activity
Production
Transportation
trade
Storage/Collection
Field of activity
Starch processing
Oilseed processing
Biodiesel processing
Malt processing
EFISC-GTP: practical industry experience at the basis of the standard
EFISC-GTP is supported by sector-specific risk assessments developed by leading European industry associations, ensuring scientifically robust risk management and consistent application across the entire feed and food supply chain, from initial processing of raw materials to trading and distribution.
FEDIOL
FEDIOL, the EU vegetable oil and proteinmeal industry association, represents the interests of the European oilseed crushers, vegetable oil refiners and bottlers.
FEDIOL members are 10 national associations and associated company members in 7 other EU countries. With about 180 facilities in Europe, the sector provides 20,000 direct employments. Its members process approximately 55 million tonnes of commodities a year, both of EU origin and imported from third country markets. The sector crushes oilseeds, notably rapeseed, sunflower seed, soybeans and linseed into oils and meals and refines those crude oils from crushing and crude tropical oils, notably palm oil, palm kernel oil and coconut oil. The meals and the crude and refined oils are sold for food, feed, technical and energy uses essentially on the European market.
FEDIOL members are 10 national associations and associated company members in 7 other EU countries. With about 180 facilities in Europe, the sector provides 20,000 direct employments. Its members process approximately 55 million tonnes of commodities a year, both of EU origin and imported from third country markets. The sector crushes oilseeds, notably rapeseed, sunflower seed, soybeans and linseed into oils and meals and refines those crude oils from crushing and crude tropical oils, notably palm oil, palm kernel oil and coconut oil. The meals and the crude and refined oils are sold for food, feed, technical and energy uses essentially on the European market.
Strach Europe
The European Starch Industry Association, Starch Europe, is the trade association which represents the interests of the EU starch industry both at European and international level. Its membership comprises 28 EU starch producing companies, together representing more than 95% of the EU starch industry, and, in associate membership, 6 national starch industry associations.
MISSION: The European Starch Industry Association, Starch Europe, represents the interests of the EU starch industry both at European and international level, with the aim of ensuring a continued safe, high-quality and sustainable supply of starch-based ingredients, plant-based proteins and fibres, in a fair and competitive environment.
MISSION: The European Starch Industry Association, Starch Europe, represents the interests of the EU starch industry both at European and international level, with the aim of ensuring a continued safe, high-quality and sustainable supply of starch-based ingredients, plant-based proteins and fibres, in a fair and competitive environment.
EBB
The EBB is the association for companies producing biodiesel (HVO and FAME) in the EU. The EBB has been the authoritative voice of the biodiesel industry since its foundation in 1997.
EBB represents biodiesel producers using all feedstocks: food/feed crops, waste, residues, and other innovative biogenic materials. Biodiesel is used primarily as a substitute for fossil fuels in transport, but production forms part of a value chain generating co-products such as food, feed, biochemicals and biopolymers.
Role is to ensure that industry’s voice is heard in the EU legislative and policy debate, while keeping EBB members informed of key trends and developments relevant to the sector.
Vision is of a flourishing European Biodiesel industry in a thriving decarbonised European economy.
Mission is to shape a European operating environment conducive to long-term growth and a sustainable future.
Key priority is to maximise EBB contribution to European transport decarbonisation.
EBB represents biodiesel producers using all feedstocks: food/feed crops, waste, residues, and other innovative biogenic materials. Biodiesel is used primarily as a substitute for fossil fuels in transport, but production forms part of a value chain generating co-products such as food, feed, biochemicals and biopolymers.
Role is to ensure that industry’s voice is heard in the EU legislative and policy debate, while keeping EBB members informed of key trends and developments relevant to the sector.
Vision is of a flourishing European Biodiesel industry in a thriving decarbonised European economy.
Mission is to shape a European operating environment conducive to long-term growth and a sustainable future.
Key priority is to maximise EBB contribution to European transport decarbonisation.
EUROMALT
EUROMALT is the trade association of the malting industry in Europe. Established in 1959, it represents and promotes the interests of the European malting industry at EU and international levels, including issues affecting the supply chain, the manufacturing, distribution and trade of malt.
EUROMALT was founded in 1959 and is present in the following countries: Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Great Britain, Ireland, Italy, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Poland, Spain and Sweden.
EUROMALT represents and promotes the interests of the European malting industry at EU and international levels. It assists maltsters to source their raw materials and to manufacture, distribute and market their products in a sustainable way.
EUROMALT was founded in 1959 and is present in the following countries: Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Great Britain, Ireland, Italy, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Poland, Spain and Sweden.
EUROMALT represents and promotes the interests of the European malting industry at EU and international levels. It assists maltsters to source their raw materials and to manufacture, distribute and market their products in a sustainable way.
COCERAL
COCERAL is the European association of trade in cereals, oilseeds, rice, pulses, olive oil, oils and fats, animal feed and agrosupply.
It represents the interests of the European collectors, traders, importers, exporters and port silo storekeepers of the above-mentioned agricultural products.
COCERAL members represent some 3000 companies who trade agricultural raw materials destined to the supply of the food and feed chains, as well as for technical and energy uses, and operate at every step of the agri supply chain.
Trade plays a vital role in the supply chain moving agricultural commodities from areas of surplus to areas of deficit efficiently and at affordable prices. This is a strategic contribution of global trade towards enhancing food security worldwide.
It represents the interests of the European collectors, traders, importers, exporters and port silo storekeepers of the above-mentioned agricultural products.
COCERAL members represent some 3000 companies who trade agricultural raw materials destined to the supply of the food and feed chains, as well as for technical and energy uses, and operate at every step of the agri supply chain.
- 18 national trade associations
- Associate members: AIC (UK), VSGF (Switzerland), UNISTOCK – agri commodities port silos
- 18 countries: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, UK
- Extraordinary member : GAFTA
- 14 Corporate members: ADM, Ameropa, Bunge, Cargill, Cefetra, CHS Inc, Copenhagen Merchants, Interfeed, InVivo, LDC, R&H Hall, Schepens & Co, Vanden Avenne Commodities, Zitni Terminals.
Trade plays a vital role in the supply chain moving agricultural commodities from areas of surplus to areas of deficit efficiently and at affordable prices. This is a strategic contribution of global trade towards enhancing food security worldwide.
Who are GIC?
GUARDIS INTERNATIONAL CERTIFICATIONS is an international certification body (CB) headquartered in Nuremberg, Germany. The company also has a licensed office in Poland. The certification body specializes in both general ISO standards and industry-specific standards.
GIC provides a full range of certification services, employing highly qualified specialists with many years of experience in various industries and areas of certification. Our auditors work with a wide range of enterprises as well as companies specializing in narrow segments of industrial production and service provision. Every year, the certification body's auditors participate in professional seminars, training courses, and harmonization meetings to improve their qualifications and competencies.
There are no borders for our certification body — we work all over the world and expand the geography of our activities every year. Our team of auditors is constantly growing. We invite freelance auditors to join our team in your country!
GIC provides a full range of certification services, employing highly qualified specialists with many years of experience in various industries and areas of certification. Our auditors work with a wide range of enterprises as well as companies specializing in narrow segments of industrial production and service provision. Every year, the certification body's auditors participate in professional seminars, training courses, and harmonization meetings to improve their qualifications and competencies.
There are no borders for our certification body — we work all over the world and expand the geography of our activities every year. Our team of auditors is constantly growing. We invite freelance auditors to join our team in your country!
Geography of EFISC-GTP application
EFISC-GTP is used in international feed and food ingredient supply chains and by companies operating in European markets.
EFISC-GTP has already been selected
*these companies are not GIC customers; they are listed on the EFISC-GTP website as leaders in the feed industry.
Access to the European market: EFISC-GTP and other feed safety certification schemes
The pan-European certification scheme is harmonized with local schemes through mutual recognition mechanisms.
EFISC-GTP
European Union
QS
Germany
GMP+
Netherlands
OVOCOM (FCA)
Belgium
AIC / UFAS
United Kingdom
CSA-GTP
france
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Less duplication
Reducing duplicate checks when requirements from different schemes and clients overlap.
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Audit Readiness
Systematic processes ensure successful completion of inspections and certification audits.
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Traceability Control
Improved batch tracking, documentation, and incident preparedness across all operations.
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Streamlined Approval Process
Faster supplier approval thanks to a structured control system and a robust evidence base.
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Customer Trust
Verification of controlled and documented processes for procurement departments and auditors.
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Risk mitigation
Fewer errors and less loss of traceability due to the monitoring of critical processes.
benefits of certification
A management system that complies with EU legislation and market requirements
EFISC-GTP certification confirms that a company has implemented a feed and food ingredient safety management system that complies with European legislation, including:
• Feed Hygiene Regulation (EC) No. 183/2005
• Food Hygiene Regulation (EC) No. 852/2004
The standard is based on a risk-based approach (HACCP, process control, supplier control, traceability) and confirms the company's ability to systematically ensure product safety in the international supply chain.
EFISC-GTP is used a risk-based approach and ensures strict and reliable control of product safety indicators through the application of modern control methods.
Laboratory tests are carried out in laboratories accredited to ISO 17025:2005. These may be either the companies’ own laboratories or local state and/or private contractors. The main requirement is the possession of the specified accreditation in accordance with the aforementioned standard for the relevant field of activity.
This approach guarantees a high level of reliability in safety control at all stages of the supply chain, whilst optimising resources through collaboration with local organisations.
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• Feed Hygiene Regulation (EC) No. 183/2005
• Food Hygiene Regulation (EC) No. 852/2004
The standard is based on a risk-based approach (HACCP, process control, supplier control, traceability) and confirms the company's ability to systematically ensure product safety in the international supply chain.
EFISC-GTP is used a risk-based approach and ensures strict and reliable control of product safety indicators through the application of modern control methods.
Laboratory tests are carried out in laboratories accredited to ISO 17025:2005. These may be either the companies’ own laboratories or local state and/or private contractors. The main requirement is the possession of the specified accreditation in accordance with the aforementioned standard for the relevant field of activity.
This approach guarantees a high level of reliability in safety control at all stages of the supply chain, whilst optimising resources through collaboration with local organisations.
More details
Mutual recognition and related schemes
EFISC-GTP is part of a mutual recognition system with AIC, GMP+, OVOCOM (FCA), and QS, which ensures international acceptance of certification and facilitates trade. This means that buyers can use EFISC-GTP as a requirement when selecting and qualifying suppliers. Certification confirms compliance with market expectations and allows the company to operate Within a recognized and reliable supply chain.
GMP+ internationally recognized feed safety certification system
Once you have been certified under EFISC-GTP in the relevant areas, you will automatically be recognized in the GMP+ system without any additional requirements.
The scope of EFISC-GTP includes the supply of feed materials to GMP+ certified companies:
The scope of EFISC-GTP includes the provision of More details
The scope of EFISC-GTP includes the supply of feed materials to GMP+ certified companies:
- Oilseed processing and vegetable oil refining products
- Starch industry products
- Malt production products
- Glycerine (crude and refined) from biodiesel production
- Trade/collection of feed materials of plant origin
The scope of EFISC-GTP includes the provision of More details
QS - access to the German market through mutual recognition EFISC-GTP
Feed production, Transport, logistics
Mutual recognition between European Feed Safety Certification and Food Ingredients - Good Trading Practice (EFISC-GTP) International and QS applies to the production of feed materials from the oil, starch, and biodiesel industries, as well as the production of malt, and the trade, transport, storage, and transshipment of More details
Mutual recognition between European Feed Safety Certification and Food Ingredients - Good Trading Practice (EFISC-GTP) International and QS applies to the production of feed materials from the oil, starch, and biodiesel industries, as well as the production of malt, and the trade, transport, storage, and transshipment of More details
OVOCOM (FCA) — mutual recognition within EFISC-GTP
Suppliers of “feed materials” from the European Union - EFISC-GTP certification (EFISC-GTP Aisbl):
- The supplier must be included in the list of companies certified by EFISC-GTP;
- The supplier (manufacturer) must have “MANDATORY” status on the list of companies certified by EFISC-GTP during unannounced audits;
- Only feed materials specified in the certificate (and covered by the mutual recognition agreement) may be purchased from the supplier;
- Limited to the purchase of feed materials originating from the vegetable oil and More details
AIC - procurement of feed materials without additional audits
For the purchase of feed chain elements, AIC allows the purchase of feed materials and whole mixed crops from EFISC-GTP-certified suppliers without any additional requirements, provided that:
- the EFISC-GTP certificate is valid;
- the product area falls within the scope of the mutual recognition agreement:
- Manufacturer/Seller;
- Trader/Seller.
scheme
Focus on the market
Scope of application
recognition EFISC-GTP
EFISC-GTP
European feed/food ingredient supply chain
Production, trade, storage, transshipment, collection, transport
It has official mutual recognition with other feed safety systems.
One certificate multiple recognition
By becoming certified in the EFISC-GTP scheme, you gain the opportunity to sell your products to companies certified in other countries through the mutual recognition mechanism.
One certificate, multiple recognition
By becoming certified in the EFISC-GTP scheme, you gain the opportunity to sell your products to companies certified in other countries through the mutual recognition mechanism.
scheme
Focus on the market
Scope of application
recognition EFISC-GTP
EFISC-GTP
European feed/food ingredient supply chain
Production, trade, storage, transshipment, collection, transport
It has official mutual recognition with other feed safety systems.
Our expertise
EFISC-GTP certification process
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Application
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Audit
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Issuance of a certificate
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Supervisory audit
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Recertification
faq
No. ISO is a family of international standards, while EFISC-GTP is a European system focused on the safety of feed and food ingredients in supply chains.
No. EFISC-GTP certification does not automatically grant certification under other schemes. However, having one certificate under the EFISC-GTP scheme often means that you do not need additional certificates for feed safety. Recognition/acceptance depends on the scope, category and buyer's requirements for the purchase. For more information, see the section "Mutual Recognition and Related Schemes"
Manufacturers, traders, and logistics providers who work with feed/food ingredients and supply them to European supply chains.
It depends on readiness, scope, number of objects, and maturity of documentation. After the first call, we provide a clear plan and schedule.
The management system must contain all the necessary elements required by the EFISC-GTP scheme. For example, feed safety policy and objectives, process descriptions, risk assessment, procurement and supplier management procedures, quality and safety control records, raw material and finished product monitoring programs, non-conformity and incident management, and staff training records. This list is not exhaustive, as it depends on the products, the nature of production/service provision, and the structure of the enterprise.
Download the self-assessment checklist
If you have any questions, please contact our specialist by email. info@certgic.com
Download the self-assessment checklist
If you have any questions, please contact our specialist by email. info@certgic.com
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