How much does certification cost a company to join the new GFCO program?
The certification costs are based on a number of factors including inspection time and the amount of testing required to ensure safe products. These costs will vary depending on the risk profile of the manufacturing environment and the complexity (number of ingredients and products) of the plant. Ultimately, the certification cost as a percent of total manufacturing costs should be minimal…a small fraction of total manufacturing costs. The net benefit (increased consumer confidence in their products) to manufacturers should be far greater than the costs.
