NSF’s Prop 12 certification means British pork producers can now access the Californian market with greater confidence. This aligns perfectly with NSF’s mission to improve and protect human health, as healthier animals mean safer, higher quality meat for consumers. California consumes nearly 15% of all US pork, yet only produces 1%, so it relies heavily on imports from other states and internationally, which, in 2022, the US imported over £1.3 billion pork products."

Dale Newitt, Director of Supply Chain Food Safety, NSF

Bundled auditing is a game-changer for British farmers. By conducting Prop 12 and Red Tractor audits at the same time, we can cut down on the time and expense usually associated with gaining these important certifications.”

Dale Newitt, Director of Supply Chain Food Safety, NSF

I'm delighted that we can now offer UK pig farmers access to this important market for selling safe and traceable UK pork. We have explored all the different options for achieving this, including whether the CDFA could simply recognise the Red Tractor scheme directly. However, Californian legislation requires the independent assessment and certification body to be certified by CDFA. That's why news that NSF has now been certified by CDFA is so significant. It makes it very easy for pig farmers and their processors to access the California market from January next year. As part of their existing Red Tractor assessment, they will be able to simply add the Prop 12 checks, where required, and have access this important market for their pork. This is an important milestone for the pigs sector in this country. Hopefully it can be the start of a productive and ongoing new trading relationship.

Jim Moseley, CEO, Red Tractor.