Third-Party
Verification Services
Beef
Identification, traceability, source verification, non-hormone treated cattle, verified natural, organic, grass-fed, and sustainability claims that cover animal husbandry, environmental stewardship and people & community.
Beef on Dairy
Dairy and calf ranches can utilize source verification, traceability, non-hormone treated, never-fed beta agonists, and sustainability claims that cover animal husbandry, environmental stewardship and people & community.
Pork
Source verification, sow tagging systems, organic, food safety, and sustainability claims that cover animal husbandry, environmental stewardship and people & community.
Poultry & Eggs
Source verification, organic, food safety, Non-GMO, and sustainability claims that cover animal husbandry, environmental stewardship and people & community.
Tags & Traceability
Source verification, sow tagging systems, organic, husbandry, food safety, worker safety.
Sustainability
Where Food Comes From CARE is a suite of sustainability standards that certifies participating farmers and ranchers are implementing best practices in animal husbandry, environmental stewardship and a productive engagement with their local communities and the people within them.
Organic
IMI Global offers the unique ability to bundle any of your program claims with USDA Organic certification through our Where Food Comes From Organic division.
Other Specialty Programs
We offer services to meet a variety of unique programs, including Verified Grass-fed, Non-GMO Project, WFCF Certified Gluten-Free and numerous private brand standards and initiatives.
Submit Application
Feed, birthdates, etc.
IMI Global will assign a Customer Verification Specialist to your ranch. They will go over your application and have you submit records and documentation for them to review prior to your on-site audit.
On-Site Audit
Annual audit, avg 3-5 hours
Once your CVS has reviewed your application and documentation, they will assign one of our regional auditors to visit your ranch. They will then submit their report to your CVS.
Approval
CVS has final approval
Your CVS will review the auditors report. The CVS will have final approval of your ranch.
Any questions you have may be directed to your CVS.