Accreditations & Memberships

French & Jupps maltings and malt ingredients operations are committed to meeting the highest international industry standards. We are proud to hold certifications from leading industry bodies like the MAGB, FEMAS, and the Soil Association.

Our commitment to quality is further recognised by our support for and endorsement by independents of grassroots movements in the malting, brewing and beverage industry, including the Craft Maltsters Guild in America and Pellicle Magazine in the UK.

As a testament to our dedication to quality and compliance, we also hold the Assured UK Malt Certificate, Kosher certification and BFBi membership, the only trade association representing the entire value chain supplying the food & drink industry worldwide.

Our Accreditations

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Assured UK Malt

Assured UK Malt (AUKM) is a program run by The Maltsters’ Association of Great Britain (MAGB) which sets standards for malting codes of practice. The program’s certification mark provides brewers and distillers with assurance about the quality and traceability of malt. The AUKM program is independently audited by Kiwa Agri Foods, which is accredited by the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS).

The AUKM program aims to demonstrate to customers and other interested parties that malt producers are following best practices and effectively controlling food safety and quality hazards. The program provides assurance about food safety, product legality, operational practices, and product quality. It also verifies traceability throughout the malting process and demonstrates that the grain supply comes from an assured source.

Visit the MAGB website to learn more about their Assured UK Malt

Download our accreditation and certification documentation

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KF Kosher Certification - The Federation of Synagogues

French & Jupps malt, malt grain and malted barley is recognised by the leading rabbinical authorities in Europe, Israel and the US, the Federation’s Kashrus license, KF Kosher, provides the very highest standards of food certification that Orthodox Jews can trust and rely on.

The Federation of Synagogues certify over 5,000 products for some of the world’s largest food manufacturers in over 27 countries. Their KF Kosher logo is instantly recognisable and is trusted by Orthodox Jewish communities across the world with their certification process is easy and straightforward and we provide guidance at every stage.

• Each ingredient, food additive, and processing aid used in its production must be Kosher.
• The production process must be suitable for Kosher requirements and approved by a Kosher auditor.
• The production lines and equipment must not be used to manufacture non-Kosher products.

Learn more about The Federation of Synagogues KF Kosher certification

Download our accreditation and certification documentation

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The Maltsters Association Of Great Britain (MAGB)

The Maltsters’ Association of Great Britain (MAGB), founded in 1827, has been a stalwart presence in the UK malting industry for nearly two centuries. Reflecting the industry’s evolution. The eleven members including French & Jupps, Muntons Malt, Crisp Malt, Simpsons and more collectively represent over 98% of the UK malting sector.

The MAGB operates under the guidance of an elected Chairman and a structured framework designed to effectively address the industry’s needs.

Learn more about the work undertaken by the MAGB 

Download our accreditation and certification documentation

FEMAS

FEMAS

FEMAS, or the Feed Materials Assurance Scheme, is a voluntary program which certifies animal feed ingredients, including barley, is ensured safe and quality standards are met. The Agricultural Industries Confederation (AIC) developed the scheme to protect human and animal health by ensuring safe practices throughout the feed chain. FEMAS is based on HACCP principles, which were originally developed by NASA.

The FEMAS standard covers all feed ingredients used in animal feed production, including:

• Micro-ingredients like vitamins, flavours, and enzymes
• Primary products of a production system
• Co-products

FEMAS verifies that our industry practice meets its obligations under relevant feed safety legislation and codes of practice. FEMAS has mutual recognition for feed ingredient assurance with GMP+, Ovocom FCA, QS schemes, EFISC-GTP, and FAMI-QS.

Find out more about the feed materials assurance scheme 

Download our accreditation and certification documentation 

Soil Association
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Soil Association

The Soil Association is the UK’s leading organic certifier, established in 1946 and offers a huge range of organic and sustainable certification schemes across food, farming, forestry, beauty, wellbeing, fashion, textiles and catering.

Licensees in Great Britain are certified to regulations 834/2007 and 889/2008. The EU Organic Regulation (EC) 2018/848 applies to all licensees in Northern Ireland.

Learn more about the Soil Association certification  

Download our accreditation and certification documentation Part 1 | Part 2

Our Memberships

London Brewers Alliance

London Brewers Alliance (LBA)

Founded in 2010, the London Brewers’ Alliance initially comprised a loose collective of breweries within the M25, celebrating the resurgence of brewing in the city. Their mission is straightforward yet powerful:

  • Promote brewing excellence
  • Facilitate cooperation among London brewers
  • Increase knowledge and education
  • Showcase London beer and breweries
  • Membership is restricted to established commercial breweries within the M25, with a few exceptions for founding members. Associate Membership is available to those brewing or planning to brew commercially within the M25, with the option to upgrade to Full Membership after six months of commercial brewing.


Learn more about LBA Membership and supporting organisations and breweries on our website here.

Visit the London Brewers Alliance 

Brewers Association

The Brewer’s Association is a non-profit organisation dedicated to supporting and promoting the craft brewing industry in the United States. As a trade association, it represents the interests of brewers, suppliers and maltsters like French & Jupps, distributors, retailers, and enthusiasts.

With a membership of over 5,400 breweries and 30,000 home brewers, the Association plays a crucial role in advocating for the industry and fostering a vibrant community of beer lovers, brewers and malt suppliers.

Find out more about the Brewers Association trade association

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BFBI

The British Federation of Brewing and Cider Industry (BFBi) is a trade association that represents the entire value chain of the brewing and cider industry, from seed merchants to machinery manufacturers. The BFBi was formed in 1907 and has a strong membership within the UK brewing industry.

BFBi are the only international trade association representing the entire value chain supplying the food & drink industry worldwide.

The BFBi also works with other organisations, including the British Beer & Pub Association, the Institute of Brewing & Distilling, SIBA, the government, and international organisations.

Learn more about the work the BFBi trade association undertakes 

Pellicle

Pellicle

Pellicle is a free, reader-supported online magazine and podcast based in the UK that focuses on drinks and related topics. The magazine was founded in 2019 by Matthew Curtis, Editor-in-Chief, and co-founder Jonny Hamilton, and its goal is to capture the joy of drinks cultures. Pellicle’s main focus is on beer, wine, and cider, but it also covers pubs, food, and travel. The magazine’s features are celebratory, philosophical, and critical.

Pellicle has published award-winning stories about the agricultural nature of beer, including the supply chain, UK hop farmers, and craft maltsters. The magazine also includes a podcast which features guests including Paul King, Managing Director, French & Jupps, that include open discussions about topics like malt, malt suppliers, brewing and sustainability in beer.

Join and subscribe to Pellicle Magazine 

The Craft Maltsters Guild

The Craft Maltsters Guild was founded in 2013 by eight craft malthouses and supports and promotes the craft malting tradition in North America.

The Craft Maltsters Guild emphasises quality and craftsmanship as a requirement for success, believing that maltsters have the ability to influence positive changes and improvements in the malting industry through knowledge and communication.

The guild’s mission is to:

• Maintain the highest safety and quality standards for craft maltsters
• Offer services and resources to its members
• Promote and sustain the craft malting tradition in North America

The guild also offers scholarships to help people from underrepresented backgrounds access education and opportunities in the craft malt industry.

Learn more about the work and certification of The Craft Maltsters Guild 

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Proudly delivering outstanding quality and services for centuries to come.

OUr Mission

We pride ourselves in:
Producing the finest quality speciality malts
Providing an inspiring environment for businesses to develop and grow
Supporting the community and local youth programmes

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We are: One team, supportive, honest, respectful and care greatly about our community, local talented youth and the environment.

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