Initial inquiry
Share your products, facilities, timelines, and intended markets.
Certification process
A clear path from inquiry to ongoing compliance
HPDS organizes certification into practical stages so your team knows what information is needed, what will be reviewed, and what happens after approval.
Begin with your application →
Eight stages
What to expect
The exact sequence may vary by product, facility, program, and market. HPDS confirms the appropriate scope after reviewing your inquiry.
Inquiry
Provide company, product, ingredient, supplier, and process information.
Document review
HPDS evaluates formulas, raw materials, supporting evidence, and scope.
Questions and readiness
Gaps are clarified before the facility assessment wherever possible.
Facility assessment
Processes, sanitation, storage, segregation, and records are reviewed.
Corrective actions
Required changes and evidence are documented and reviewed.
Agreement and certification
Approved scopes proceed to the applicable agreement and certificate.
Monitoring and renewal
Changes, continued compliance, audits, and renewal are managed over time.
Prepare efficiently
Gather core information before applying
Complete, current, and well-organized records reduce back-and-forth and help the technical review move forward.
Product and brand list
Identify which products and facilities are included in the requested scope.
Formulas and ingredient details
Include sub-ingredients, processing aids, and material functions.
Supplier evidence
Collect current specifications, declarations, and relevant certificates.
Facility and process records
Prepare flow diagrams, sanitation procedures, and control information.
Corrective actions
A finding is a defined next step
When an issue is identified, HPDS explains the requirement and the evidence needed to demonstrate resolution. Certification is not issued until applicable requirements are met.
Ask about the process →Start with the basics
Tell HPDS about your operation
The application is designed to capture the information needed for an initial scope review.