TasteCert

How it works

From submitting your product to earning your certification — here is exactly what to expect at every stage of the process.

The certification process

Step 1

Create your account and submit your product

Register on the TasteCert platform and complete your product submission form. You will provide details about your product, including its category, ingredients, and production information. Once submitted, you will receive shipping instructions for sending your product sample to our evaluation center.

Step 2

Product evaluation by our expert panel

Your product is evaluated in a blind tasting session by our panel of qualified sensory experts. The panel assesses your product across multiple criteria including appearance, aroma, taste, texture, and overall impression. Evaluations are conducted independently — panelists do not know the brand, producer, or price of any product.

Step 3

Scoring and results

After evaluation, your product receives a detailed sensory analysis report. The report includes individual scores for each evaluation criterion, written feedback from the panel, and your overall certification tier. You can access your full results through your TasteCert partner dashboard.

Step 4

Certification and badge

Products that meet our quality standards are awarded a TasteCert certification. You will receive a digital certificate and certification badge that you can use on your product packaging, website, marketing materials, and point-of-sale displays. Your product will also be listed in our public Certified Products directory.

What we evaluate

Our expert panel assesses every product across five sensory criteria

Appearance

The visual presentation of the product, including color, clarity, and overall visual appeal.

Aroma

The olfactory profile of the product, including intensity, complexity, and pleasantness of scent.

Taste

The core flavor profile, including balance, depth, complexity, and alignment with the product category.

Texture

The mouthfeel and physical characteristics, including consistency, smoothness, and structural quality.

Overall impression

The holistic sensory experience, including harmony between all criteria and the overall enjoyment of the product.

What you receive

Every submitted product receives comprehensive feedback, regardless of the result.

Sensory evaluation report

A detailed report with individual scores across all five evaluation criteria, plus written feedback from our tasting panel with specific observations about your product.

Certification and badge

Qualifying products receive an official TasteCert certificate and a digital badge in your awarded tier (Gold, Platinum, Diamond, or Excellence) for use on packaging and marketing.

Public directory listing

All certified products are featured in our public Certified Products directory on the TasteCert website, giving your product additional visibility to quality-conscious consumers.

Common questions

The typical evaluation process takes 4 to 6 weeks from the moment we receive your product sample. You can track the status of your submission in real time through your partner dashboard.

TasteCert evaluates food and beverage products of all types, including fresh produce, packaged foods, beverages, condiments, dairy products, baked goods, snacks, and more.

Products that do not meet the minimum quality threshold still receive a full sensory evaluation report with detailed feedback. You can use this feedback to improve your product and resubmit in a future evaluation cycle.

Yes. Certified products receive a digital badge file in multiple formats suitable for packaging, labels, websites, and marketing materials. Usage guidelines are provided with your certification.

Have more questions? Visit our FAQ page

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