The Universal Feed Assurance Scheme (UFAS) was launched in 1998 and now accounts for well in excess of 95% of the commercially produced compound feed in the UK and Ireland. A merchants’ standard was added later to the scheme, and in total UFAS now has in excess of 900 certified sites in the UK and Ireland.
How to apply
UFAS is certified by Kiwa Agrifood on behalf of AIC and applications can be made via their website:
The UFAS team at Kiwa can also be contacted on 01423 878873 or via email:
Fees
The following fees are payable annually by all UFAS participants. These fees cover the costs incurred by AIC in the development, production and management of the UFAS schemes, and are separate from and additional to the Inspection and Certification fees charged by Kiwa.
AIC - UFAS Registration Fees
| AIC UFAS Registration Fees* | <2000T | >2000T |
|---|---|---|
| UK Compounder | £455 | £875 |
| ROI/ EU Compounder | £355 | £665 |
| Rest of World Compounder | £665 | |
| UK Merchant | £195 | £355 |
| ROI/ EU Merchant | £195 | £355 |
*Included in annual subscriptions for full members of the AIC Feed Sector
KIWA - UFAS Certification and Audit Fees
Fees from 01 January 2024
