Changes to the GB list of approved third country certification bodies

Date published: 19 Jan 2026
  • Exporting and importing

Defra have published an update to the GB list of approved third country certification bodies.

40 certification bodies have had their recognitions renewed.

Two recognitions were not renewed, and the following CBs removed from the register: 

  • Certisys

  • SRS Certification GmbH

Four new CBs have been added to the register:

  • GCL International Ltd

  • Lacon Quality Certification Private Limited

  • PT ‘Biocert Indonesia

  • Sustainable Agriculture Promotion Society

You can view the updated list. You can register on the Defra webpage to receive notifications when Defra make changes by clicking on ‘Get e-mails about this page’.

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