GET CERTIFIED WITH BHARAT FOOD CHECK

Bharat Food Check Certification is designed for brands that want to demonstrate honesty, compliance, and transparency through independent, third-party testing.

We do not rely on brand-provided samples.
We do not allow influence over testing or results.
We communicate results clearly so consumers can make informed choices.

  • WHAT “CERTIFIED BY BHARAT FOOD CHECK” MEANS

When a product engages with Bharat Food Check, it may qualify for one of three clearly defined badges, depending on testing outcomes and evaluation criteria.

Each badge communicates a different level of information and assurance to consumers.

  • BHARAT FOOD CHECK BADGES
  • LAB TESTED

The product was:

  • Purchased independently from the open market
  • Tested in a NABL-accredited laboratory
  • Evaluated against applicable safety or regulatory limits
  • Test results are documented and disclosed on the Bharat Food Check platform.

Lab tested products may use the Bharat Food Check Lab tested badge as per usage guidelines.

What it does NOT mean

  • It does not mean endorsement
  • It does not mean recommendation
  • It does not represent all batches or future production

This badge communicates testing transparency, not product superiority.

  • RECOMMENDED (Editors’ Choice)

In addition to being lab tested, the product:

  • Performs well when compared with similar products
  • Offers reasonable value, formulation, or compliance within its category
  • Is selected as an Editors’ Choice by the Bharat Food Check team, based on defined internal criteria

This badge reflects an editorial recommendation, not a certification.

  • RECOMMENDED (Editors’ Choice)

Usage guidelines for the Recommended badge:

  1. The Recommended (Editors’ Choice) badge cannot be used on product packaging, labels, or physical packs
  2. It may be referenced in brand communication, such as:
    • Advertisements
    • Press releases
    • Websites or digital campaigns

Any such reference must clearly state that it is an “Editors’ Choice By Bharat Food Check”, and must not imply certification or regulatory approval.

What it does NOT mean

  • It does not imply product perfection
  • It does not replace personal dietary or medical advice
  • It does not guarantee suitability for every consumer
  • It is not a certification badge

This badge communicates editorial judgement, not compliance or endorsement.

  • CERTIFIED

The Certified by Bharat Food Check badge represents participation in the Bharat Food Check ongoing verification program, established through a formal agreement with the brand.

Certification indicates that:

  • Products are enrolled in a structured ongoing transparency and verification framework
  • Product samples may be procured from the open retail market for independent evaluation
  • Testing is conducted in NABL-accredited laboratories
  • Testing is performed periodically (typically quarterly) to monitor product consistency over time
  • Laboratory findings are reviewed by the Bharat Food Check evaluation team
  • Evaluation outcomes may be communicated transparently through Bharat Food Check platforms

Unlike a one-time evaluation, the Certified program is designed to assess product consistency across time through repeated independent testing.

Certified products may use the Certified by Bharat Food Check badge in accordance with the official badge usage guidelines.

What it does NOT mean

  • It is not a government or regulatory approval
  • It does not replace FSSAI licensing or statutory compliance
  • It does not guarantee that a product is suitable for every consumer
  • It does not imply that uncertified products are unsafe

Certification reflects process assurance and transparency, not perfection.

This badge communicates independent certification based on disclosed testing.

Badges cannot be purchased.
They are issued only after testing, review, and internal evaluation.

  • WHO CAN APPLY FOR CERTIFICATION

Any brand selling food or supplements in the Indian market may apply, including:

  • Large manufacturers
  • D2C brands
  • Regional or emerging brands

The only requirement is that the product is publicly available and purchasable in the open market.

  • CERTIFICATION PROCESS (STEP-BY-STEP)

1️⃣ APPLICATION

Submit your brand and product details using the form below.

2️⃣ INDEPENDENT PURCHASE & TESTING

Bharat Food Check purchases the product from the open market and sends it for blind testing to a NABL-accredited laboratory.

3️⃣ REVIEW & OUTCOME

Based on test results and evaluation criteria:

  • A badge may be issued (Lab Tested / Recommended / Certified), or
  • Results may be published without a badge

All outcomes are communicated transparently.

  • START THE CERTIFICATION PROCESS
  • BRAND RESPONSE POLICY

Bharat Food Check believes in fairness and accuracy.

If your product has been tested and published, you have the right to submit a formal brand response supported by verifiable documentation.

Acceptable supporting evidence includes:

  • NABL-accredited lab reports for the same batch
  • Manufacturing and quality control records
  • Compliance certificates
  • Batch production documentation

Review process:

  1. Brand submits a response with documentation
  2. Evidence is reviewed internally and, if needed, by independent experts
  3. Outcomes may include:
    • Publishing the brand response alongside results
    • Correcting verified inaccuracies
    • Maintaining original results if evidence is insufficient

Response timeline:

  • Responses must be submitted within 30 days of publication
  • Reviews are typically completed within 15 business days

The purpose is not to criticize brands, but to help consumers access clear and reliable information

  • IMPORTANT CLARIFICATIONS
  • Certification does not replace regulatory approval
  • Testing reflects a specific batch at a specific time
  • Bharat Food Check does not guarantee future consistency for products having only “Lab tested” badge
  • All disclosures aim to balance consumer awareness with fairness to brands
Submit Brand Response