Verified Beef Production Plus (VBP+) is pleased to offer Growth Enhancing Product Free (GEP-Free) Certification services to Canadian beef producers seeking access to export opportunities that require compliance with production standards without growth promotants, including the European Union market.
Delivered through the trusted VBP+ assurance system, this service is designed to provide producers with a practical, efficient and credible certification pathway that aligns with existing on-farm quality assurance practices.
Producers already participating in VBP+ can access GEP-Free Certification through a familiar, nationally recognized program with established systems and experienced assessors.
Where scheduling allows, GEP-Free assessments may be coordinated alongside VBP+ Certification visits, helping reduce duplication of time and effort.
VBP+ maintains a network of trained assessors and administrative systems to support producers across Canada.
GEP-Free Certification supports access to premium markets that require verification of growth promotant-free production practices.
VBP+ Certification systems are built on clear standards, documented verification processes and independent oversight, providing confidence across the value chain.
GEP-Free Certification is available to eligible beef operations, including cow-calf, backgrounding, combined and feedlot enterprises.
Certification Process
This service may be valuable for beef producers who:
The marketplace continues to reward verified production practices, traceability and market-specific requirements. By combining GEP-Free Certification with VBP+ verification, producers can strengthen their market position while working within an efficient and practical assurance system.
If you are interested in GEP-Free certification or would like to discuss how it fits your operation, contact the VBP+ team today.
