UFAS Certification for Safe, Compliant Feed Supply

HACCP-based assurance for feed manufacturers, merchants, and logistics providers.

Kiwa is the certifying body for the Universal Feed Assurance Scheme (UFAS), developed by the Agricultural Industries Confederation (AIC). UFAS helps protect human and animal health by ensuring safe practices throughout the feed chain. Based on HACCP principles and aligned with GB and EU legislation, UFAS certification is essential for feed manufacturers, merchants, and transporters supplying food-producing animals and equines.

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Ensures compliance with feed safety legislation and codes of practice
Based on HACCP principles for risk management
Recognised by UK retailers and assurance schemesCovers all feed-related
Covers all feed-related operations from production to delivery
Supports safe food production through assured feed inputs

Initial Certification Audit

Full assessment of feed safety systems and operational controls.

Annual Surveillance Audits

Ongoing verification of compliance and continuous improvement.

Multi-Scheme Integration

Combine UFAS with FEMAS, TASCC, and other AIC schemes.

UFAS Participant Training

Courses to support implementation of UFAS 2024 and feed safety best practice.

Define scope and feed activities

Conduct audit and HACCP review

Issue product-specific certificates

Support ongoing compliance and scheme updates

Who We Work With

Trusted by the Feed and Farming Sector

- Compound feed manufacturers

- Feed merchants and traders

- Co-product processors

- Transport and logistics providers

- Agricultural cooperatives and suppliers

What operations are covered by UFAS?

UFAS covers production, merchanting, storage, packing, transport, and delivery of feed and combinable crops.

Is UFAS recognised outside the UK?

Yes, UFAS has mutual recognition with GMP+, Ovocom FCA, QS, EFISC-GTP, and FAMI-QS.

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