Official HGFS Guidelines 2026 Released for Global Food Sustainability
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HGFS (Helix Green Food Standard) is a science-based sustainability and food certification framework developed to support healthier, safer, and environmentally responsible food systems worldwide. HGFS provides international standards for restaurants, food brands, agriculture, beverages, and sustainable packaging operations.
Assessment Overview
Transparent fee structure for Green Stars assessment, verification, and certification services.
1–5 Green Stars Recognition
International Assessment Program
HGFS Assessment Fees
The HGFS Assessment Fee Structure has been developed to support a transparent, consistent, and internationally applicable assessment process. Assessment fees reflect the scope of evaluation, documentation review requirements, verification activities, sustainability analysis, and Green Stars recognition level being pursued.
Assessment fees include application review, documentation assessment, evidence verification activities, Green Stars evaluation, and certificate issuance where applicable. Additional verification activities, on-site assessments, or specialized reviews may be subject to separate arrangements.
The fee structure is designed to accommodate organizations seeking recognition across different levels of sustainability maturity while maintaining the integrity and credibility of the HGFS assessment framework.
Brand Assessment Fees
Brand Assessments evaluate the overall sustainability performance, governance, operational responsibility, transparency, and organizational commitment of a business or brand operating within the food ecosystem.
1 Star Brand Assessment — USD 9,500
2 Stars Brand Assessment — USD 18,000
3 Stars Brand Assessment — USD 35,000
4 Stars Brand Assessment — USD 75,000
5 Stars Brand Assessment — USD 150,000
Product Assessment Fees
Product Assessments focus on individual products and evaluate sustainability attributes, transparency, traceability, packaging considerations, product information, and alignment with applicable HGFS standards.
1 Star Product Assessment — USD 3,500
2 Stars Product Assessment — USD 5,900
3 Stars Product Assessment — USD 9,800
Important Notes
Assessment fees are non-refundable once the assessment process has commenced. Applicants are encouraged to review all requirements prior to submission.
Organizations pursuing 4 Stars or 5 Stars recognition may be subject to additional verification activities, interviews, virtual assessments, or on-site evaluations depending on the assessment scope and complexity.
HGFS reserves the right to request supplementary documentation, supporting evidence, or additional verification procedures when necessary to maintain assessment integrity.
All fees are listed in United States Dollars (USD).