Direct cost
Certification body fees + consultant + internal hours. Total: $15K-$45K typically.
Timeline
Gap analysis 1mo, implementation 3-5mo, audit 1mo, remediation 1-2mo.
compliance · 11 min read
Real numbers from food manufacturers: $15K-$45K for first cert, 6-9 months timeline, top 3 audit failures.
AcadNexx Team · 2026-04-26
Certification body fees + consultant + internal hours. Total: $15K-$45K typically.
Gap analysis 1mo, implementation 3-5mo, audit 1mo, remediation 1-2mo.