Food Safety Services
UL offers an array of food safety services designed to meet the expanding needs of the industry. As you have come to expect, our offerings employ exacting scientific processes and the highest ethical principles to deliver quality results and confidence.
moreProcess Validation
UL's process validation for food safety helps our customers meet the United States Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (USDA-FSIS) initial requirements for Hazard Analysis & Critical Control Points (HACCP) validation, as outlined by USDA-FSIS in 9 CFR 417.4.
moreTraining
With increased consumer, media and regulatory attention on foodborne illness outbreaks and food product recalls, delivering safe food products is essential to your brand, your business and most importantly your customer. That’s why UL leveraged our core competencies as a trusted leader in helping companies deliver safe products to the global marketplace with the knowledge and expertise of renowned leaders in food safety and together have developed a training curriculum designed for food industry professionals across the entire supply chain. Learn more about UL's food safety training programs.
moreProduct Certifications
For over 20 years, UL has made a significant contribution to food safety through its certification program for food service equipment. UL's EPH Mark signifies to the market that the global leader in product safety certification has independently tested and validated the safety and performance of that product. Only products that pass UL's rigorous certification and ongoing compliance requirements can bear the UL Mark. In addition to the industry standards, UL has published consensus standards for the following product categories:
- Retail Food Equipment Sanitation
- Meat & Poultry Plant Equipment
- Infrared Thermometers
moreField Evaluations
Let UL's experienced staff conduct on-site evaluations for installed food equipment. We’ll apply the requirements appropriate to the application and the jurisdiction having authority.
moreReliable and Impartial Food Quality Programs
UL-STR works with retailers and manufacturers to develop comprehensive food programs, helping to ensure the safety, quality and compliance of their food products.
moreFull-Service Analytical Testing
UL-STR’s state-of-the-art laboratories provide analytical, microbiological, physical, shelf-life and performance testing services.
moreAudit and Inspection Services
UL-STR’s trained audit specialists conduct independent plant cGMP, SQF, HACCP, OSHA, sanitation and warehouse audits in factories, warehouses, stores and distribution centers worldwide.
