Program Rules and Procedures
This Program Document is a tool for all stakeholders to understand requirements and move through the phases of our Product Verification Program (PVP) with clarity and care.
Version 1.0 of the Non-UPF Verified Rules and Procedures was released on December 19th, 2025.
Read the newly released Program Rules and Procedures to learn more about the PVP requirements, including registration with the Project, process requirements for verification, and procedures specific to different phases of a Participant’s life cycle in the program.
Program Rules Overview
Supplementary education materials that cover specific rules with highlights and examples. Learn more by clicking the links below.
The Non-UPF Verified Trademark License and Program Participation Agreement (Licensing) is a contract between the Project and a Participant outlining terms regarding use of the Project’s trademarks and participation in the PVP.
Every Verified Product in the PVP will have an annual renewal evaluation administered by the Participant’s Technical Administrator (TA) to ensure the Product is compliant under the current Non-UPF Verified Standard and Program Rules and Procedures.
Every Verified Product in the PVP undergoes an annual renewal evaluation administered by the Participant’s TA. Sometimes renewals are held up for a Participant by documentation or information delays from their suppliers or an open Major Non-conformity.
Participants in the PVP may transfer Verified Product(s) that have no unpaid balances or open non-conformities from one TA to another.
Program participants wishing to contest a determination or decision are invited to submit an official Complaints & Appeals Form.
Related Resources
The Non-UPF Verified Standard establishes clear, evidence-based criteria for identifying foods that avoid excessive industrial processing and engineered additives.
Interested in submitting a comment on the Non-UPF Verified Standard? We welcome feedback at any time.