Benefits of certification for food and drink businesses
Certify with confidence. We certify to trusted organic standards while providing practical support, market insight and opportunities to grow your food and drink business.
Soil Association Certification is the UK’s leading organic certification body.
With over 50 years’ experience in organic certification, we’re the trusted organic experts, with dedicated technical, inspection and certification teams and a wealth of practical knowledge and expertise to support your business.
A growing market
There are exciting opportunities for businesses who are committed to producing food in a way that works with nature, not against it, for the benefit of people, wildlife and the planet.
Read more about the organic market in our annual organic market report.
A symbol of integrity
As an independently inspected and fully regulated standard, organic certification truly represents food you can trust. By certifying with us, you are providing assurance to your customers that your products or enterprises meet some of the highest available organic standards.
Certifying organic to Soil Association standards means you will unlock access to the Soil Association organic symbol, the most widely recognised and trusted organic symbol in the UK. This will allow you to display it on-pack, on your website and across your marketing activities.
It's really important to us and our customers that our product comes with the very best organic credentials. Our Soil Association stamp is a guarantee that everything we do is to the highest standards of animal welfare and sustainability.
Benefits of certification
By certifying with Soil Association Certification, your business will be able to take advantage of a range of exclusive benefits, with additional marketing and supply chain support helping you to add value to your products.
Technical expertise
Get clear, reliable advice from people who understand your business and the standards you work to.
practical certification support - work with a dedicated Certification Team who can answer questions, resolve issues and keep your certification moving
clear interpretation of standards - get specialist support on current and upcoming regulations, explained in plain English by an experienced team
up-to-date technical information - stay informed through timely emails and webinars covering standards updates, technical changes and legal requirements
manage your certification online - use the secure Soil Association Certification licence holder portal to manage your certification admin at a time that suits you
combined inspections - where possible, inspections are combined to save time, reduce costs and avoid duplication
Market and industry insights
Stay informed about the organic market and connect with the wider food and drink industry.
the Organic Market Report - an annual, industry-recognised publication full of market insights
exclusive event invites, including our annual Trade Conference, Organic Learning Days and representation at the UK's largest food and drink trade shows
regular email communication to keep you updated on the latest market data and organic in the press, as well as industry events and market opportunities
Support with supply chain and routes to market
Get support to strengthen your supply chain, build trust and reach new customers.
support with integrity and supply chain transparency through reports, insight and access to technology trials
trade networks - we hold relationships with major retailers and independents, providing opportunities to meet buying teams
access to foodservice, a free membership to our Food for Life Served Here Supplier Scheme (worth £1,100), allowing you to reach over 300 caterers
support for exporters to access rapidly growing markets through regular briefings, market reports and opportunities to join us at key trade shows
Safeguarding organic integrity for your business
Your certification supports the wider organic sector and helps protect its future.
as a not-for-profit business, surplus income is gift aided to the Soil Association charity to raise awareness of, develop, and safeguard the organic sector
improving organic regulation - we lobby at government level on your behalf, advocating for the future of organic farming and food
representation at industry forums, including the WRAP UK Plastics Pact and Standards boards
Access to marketing resources and materials
Promote your organic products with trusted symbols and ready-to-use marketing support.
use of the Soil Association organic symbol - the UK’s most widely recognised and trusted organic symbol
free print and digital marketing materials to help you tell your unique organic story and communicate the benefits of organic
marketing campaigns opportunities - a chance to get involved with our award-winning campaigns, including the prestigious BOOM Awards and Organic September
discounted opportunities to advertise in Living Earth, the Soil Association Charity members and supporters magazine
The support we get as an organic business from Soil Association Certification is fantastic, from the certification process to the events and market insight. It’s good to know we are part of something bigger, making meaningful and positive change.
Learn more about organic certification
Find out all you need to know about certification for food and drink businesses.