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Food Waste Saver® Certification

Showcase your company's commitment to food sustainability and legal compliance

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What is Food Waste Saver® certification?

Food Waste Saver certification is the benchmark standard that proves the real commitment of food companies to the prevention and efficient management of food waste. Based on the Food Waste and Loss Prevention Act, this voluntary certification allows organizations to demonstrate their environmental, social and economic responsibility.

Why become certified to the Food Waste Saver standard?

  • Adapt to compliance with current food waste legislation.
  • Reduce costs associated with product losses and waste management by up to 20%.
  • Reinforce your brand image as a responsible company committed to sustainability and hunger reduction.
  • Differentiate your organization in bidding processes and in front of sensitive customers.
  • Contribute to the reduction of CO₂ emissions and the efficient use of natural resources.
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APPLICABLE TO THE ENTIRE FOOD CHAIN

Producers and manufacturers

Optimize production processes and take advantage of by-products.

Distributors and wholesalers

Improve logistics and inventory management.

Retailers

Develop anti-waste business strategies.

Hotel and catering

Implement sustainable cooking and serving practices.

How to get certified in 4 SIMPLE STEPS

  • Preparation and self-testing. Implement the standard and check that you meet the requirements. We provide you with a guide to assess your current situation and prepare for it.
  • Request for certification. Contact us and receive a proposal tailored to your organization. Once you accept it, we will formalize the certification contract.
  • Audit. A qualified auditor will evaluate compliance with the requirements. The audit can be conducted in person or remotely, if the conditions are met, with the consequent cost savings.
  • Action plan and certification. Implement the necessary actions to meet the requirements and receive the certificate and the right to use the Food Waste Saver seal.

THREE Certification Levels

The Food Waste Saver standard establishes three levels of certification to recognize different degrees of maturity in food waste management:

START level

  • The level of compliance in the audit must reach 70%.
  • After implementation of the corrective action plan, all essential and major requirements are met.

ADVANCED level

  • The level of compliance in the audit must reach 85%.
  • After implementation of the corrective action plan, all essential and major requirements are met.

HIGHER LEVEL

  • The level of compliance in the audit must reach 95%.
  • After implementation of the corrective action plan, all essential major and minor requirements are met.

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