ISCC PLUS forFood and Feed

ISCC PLUS certification enables companies across the value chain to demonstrate responsible sourcing practices, including sustainability and deforestation-free commitments. It also ensures traceability from raw material origin to the final product.

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ISCC PLUS for Food and Feed

Sustainabilitycertification for the food and feed sector

Sustainability expectations and requirements are driving changes in the global food and feed supply chain. Producers and companies are adapting to meet growing demand while considering environmental and social factors. ISCC PLUS for food and feed is a voluntary certification scheme designed to validate responsible sourcing practices.

Benefitsof ISCC PLUS

Credibility

ISCC PLUS is a leading sustainability certification system expanding into the food and feed market. Benefit from our experience, clear sustainability criteria, and comprehensive stakeholder involvement. 

From Field to Finished Product

Sustainably grown agricultural products are the basis of an ISCC PLUS certification. We provide different chain-of-custody methods to track the flow of sustainable products throughout the supply chain. This ensures traceability from field to finished product.

Verified claims

ISCC PLUS System Users can demonstrate their commitment to responsible farming by using third-party verified sustainability claims.

Wide range of applications

All agricultural crops, such as oilseed crops, grains, vegetables, nuts, or herbs, can become ISCC PLUS certified.

Certification also covers various end uses including fresh produce, processed food, animal feed and ingredients for pet food.

Get ISCC PLUS certified

Start your ISCC PLUS certification today​

Getting certified with ISCC follows a clear, structured process. We guide you step by step, from identifying the right certification scheme to receiving your certificate and handling certified material in line with ISCC requirements.

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Explore our library to find all relevant system documents, guidance, templates and supporting materials in one place.

 

Whether you are preparing for certification or looking for requirements, our library provides the most up-to-date documents to support your work.

From soil to shelf

All sustainably grown agricultural products and their processed forms can become certified under ISCC PLUS. Please find some examples on the right.

 

Why Sustainable Food and Feed Matter

  • Environmentally sustainable sourcing of agricultural raw materials helps protect ecosystems, combat climate change, and protect forests and highly biodiverse lands
  • Socially sustainable sourcing promotes better on-farm working conditions and fair treatment of workers throughout the supply chain.
  • Economically sustainable sourcing supports market access, strengthens long-term business relationships, and helps producers meet buyer expectations through verified, transparent practices.

For a deforestation-free future

The ISCC Principles

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Protection of land with high biodiversity value or high-carbon Stock

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Environmentally responsible production to protect soil, water, and air

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Safe working conditions

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Compliance with human and labour rights and responsible community relations

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Compliance with land rights, laws and international treaties

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Good management practices and continuous improvement

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