The Upcycled Certified® Standard V3 Public Comment Period is Open
UPCYCLED CERTIFIED
Overview | Upcycled Products | Upcycled Certified Standard (PDF) | FAQs | Expert Committee
The Upcycled Certified Standard,
which is now officially part of the WFCF family of standards,
is designed to reduce food waste by promoting the upcycled food economy. Upcycled products use ingredients that have full nutritional value and are safe but for various reasons would have gone to waste.
Upcycled Certified Standard Revision
The Upcycled Certified Standard is undergoing its next revision to ensure it continues to drive impact, innovation, and sustainability in the food system.
 
The  Public Comment Period for Version 3 (V3) of the Standard will run Wednesday, January 1, 2025, to  Friday, January 31, 2025.
 
This is a valuable opportunity for all stakeholders, nationally and globally, to provide feedback, share insights, and shape the future of the Upcycled Certified Standard. Whether you are a Certified brand, industry leader, or a passionate advocate for upcycled foods, your voice matters!
 
Why Should You Participate?
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Influence the evolution of the Upcycled Certified® Standard.
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Ensure the Upcycled Certified® Standard reflects the needs and values of diverse stakeholders.
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Strengthen the value and impact of upcycled products worldwide.
Let’s Make This Revision a Success!
We value your thoughts, insights, and feedback. Thank you for helping us make Upcycled Certified the best that it can be! ​
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Upcycled Certified
Operators that grow, produce, manufacture, process, and trade in food, beverages and other food-related products are eligible to apply for Upcycled Certified. These operators must demonstrate that ingredients they handle have been procured and produced using verifiable supply chains.
Find Upcycled Certified Products.
Download the Upcycled Certified Standard.
Download the Upcycled Licensing Fee Structure.
View the Frequently Asked Questions.
Get started by filling out the Upcycled Certified Questionnaire!
Why Should You Become Upcycled Certified?
62%
of consumers are willing to pay more for a product that fights food waste. (Innova Market Insights)
70%
of consumers had increased intent to buy Upcycled Certified foods when the mark was on packaging. (Hartman Group)
95%
of consumers see food waste as an issue. (UFF)
Bundling Opportunities
The certification process is often thought of as time consuming and laborious. How will you manage more certifications when you're already focusing on so many others? If it’s your first time, certification is honestly a daunting task.
WFCF has focused priorities and certification efforts to serve consumer package good companies, retailers, suppliers and farmers to ensure we can offer all of the highly recognized certifications while reducing your costs, creating brand awareness and saving you time by streamlining and bundling your many certifications.
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WFCF has five different divisions under the WFCF umbrella and are each led by the industry’s experts in their given field. When you choose to work with WFCF, you can rest assured you're working with the best of the best!
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