Standard Owner Benchmark - IBD CERTIFICATIONS, LTD

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IBD Certifications, Ltd. is a private company that provides certification services for food and beverage products. The company is based in the United Kingdom and has been operating since 1990.

IBD Certifications, Ltd. offers a range of certification programs, including organic, biodynamic, and fair trade certifications. It also provides certifications for products that are suitable for vegetarians and vegans, as well as gluten-free and non-GMO certifications. The company's certifications are recognized globally and can be used by food and beverage producers to demonstrate the quality and sustainability of their products.

One of the key certification programs offered by IBD Certifications, Ltd. is the organic certification program. This program certifies that a product has been produced according to organic farming standards, which include the use of natural fertilizers and pest control methods, as well as the avoidance of synthetic chemicals and genetically modified organisms. The certification process involves on-site inspections and rigorous documentation requirements to ensure compliance with organic farming standards.

Another certification program offered by IBD Certifications, Ltd. is the fair trade certification program. This program certifies that a product has been produced under fair and ethical working conditions, with fair wages and benefits for workers, and without the use of child or forced labor. The certification process involves on-site inspections and assessments of social, economic, and environmental sustainability factors.

IBD Certifications, Ltd. is a for-profit company that charges fees for its certification services. However, the company's certifications are intended to promote sustainability and social responsibility in the food and beverage industry, and its clients may use the certifications to demonstrate their commitment to these values to consumers and other stakeholders.

Overall, IBD Certifications, Ltd. plays an important role in promoting sustainability and ethical practices in the food and beverage industry through its certification programs. Its certifications provide valuable information to consumers and can help producers differentiate themselves in a competitive marketplace.

Overall Rating

2.4

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Governance

The certification uses a multi-stakeholder, independent governance model to support the development of the standards related to the certification.

Buy Side Availability

Buy side availability details out how easy it is for consumers to find products and companies exhibiting the standards offered by the certification.

Digital Accessibility

How easy is it for innovative new companies, startups, and local retailers to have the same access and affordable pricing models to use standard information in digital applications.

Supply Side Digitization

Details on the certificate are easily available via technology for inclusion in third party digital applications.

Relevance

This considers the scale of the certification, and the number of products and companies that currently contribute to the certificate. National and local certification are normalized with countries.

IBD CERTIFICATIONS, LTD

Brazil

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How our Standard Owner Benchmark® Works?

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This is a benchmark to help companies understand which standards should be part of a sustainable procurement plan. Further, the benchmark allows standard setting schemes, i.e. "Standard Owners", to benchmark their performance versus industry peers.