Example of costs for GMP+ certification
The following information gives insight in what companies should consider investing when applying for GMP+ Feed Certification. Always consult either a GMP+ Registered Consultant and/or a Certification Body to determine the actual investment.
When applying for GMP+ certification, consider that a typical GMP+ certification cycle is valid for 3 years, with annual audits (within a 12 to 14-month window). Special certifications, like inland waterway GMP+ inspection, are valid for 2 years.
Key Steps & Considerations
1. Develop a GMP+ Feed Safety Management System
- You can develop the GMP+ Feed Safety Management System with your own in-house Quality department or opt for support from a GMP+ Registered Consultants (additional costs apply).
2. Determine the Scope of GMP+ certification
- Your companies’ activities determine the number of scopes for GMP+ certification. It’s important to define the areas that will be included in your certification process.
- The scope of your GMP+ certification is outlined in Chapter 3.2 of CR4.0 Tariffs 2025.
3. In case of Multi-Site Certification
- If your company operates across multiple locations, multi-site certification may be an option for you. If this is applicable to your company, you may be eligible for a scale discount.
- This is covered in Chapter 3.2 of CR4.0 Tariffs 2025.
4. Engage with a Certification Bodies
To initiate the certification process, reach out to an accepted Certification Body (CB). The CB will offer you a quotation, taking into account the minimum obliged audit times including the preparational work and reporting hours. We advise companies to request multiple quotations from different CB’s to be able to compare costs.
- Consult appendix 2 of CR2.0
Assessment and Certification of Feed Safety Assurance scopes
to see investments calculated based on the CB’s hourly rate. - For specific business situations, the minimum obliged audit times may be reduced by a maximum of 30%. This may be applied to less complex businesses, simple production processes, product volume, seasonal activities, etc. Details can be found in CR2.0 Assessment and Certification of Feed Safety Assurance scopes.
- Additional costs may apply depending on travel time, accommodation, and your company’s activities. This can affect the time the CB needs for the audit.
By understanding and following these steps, you’ll be able to get a clear overview of possible costs when dealing with GMP+ certification. Reach out to the Certification Body for any specific questions or details related to your business!
Examples
Below we are giving an example for a road transport company based on 1 scope with 2 FTE and 8 FTE. Additionally, we’re displaying an example for a production company with multiple scopes.
