Organic

• Differences Between Organic, 'Natural' and Good Agricultural Practices

  'Natural' is not subject to audit; organic and Good Agricultural Practices are official systems certified under different rules.

• Organic Technical Criteria: Pesticides, GMOs and Soil

  In organic production synthetic pesticides and chemical fertilizers are banned, GMOs cannot be used, and soil is regularly analyzed.

• What Is an Organic Certificate and Why Does It Matter?

  An organic certificate is an authorized body's confirmation that a product is grown and processed without synthetic chemicals or GMOs.

• How Is an Organic Certificate Obtained?

  Organic certification is carried out through application to an authorized body, a production plan, on-site inspection and residue analyses.

• How Is the Organic Logo Used on Packaging?

  The organic logo may be used only on certified products, together with the certificate number and control body information.

• Organic Certification Transition Period and Timeline

  Converting from conventional to organic requires a transition period, usually lasting a few years, for the land to clear of chemicals.

• Organic Accreditation and International Validity (EU, USDA)

  Organic logos are recognized according to the issuing body's accreditation and the target market's regulations (EU, USDA, etc.).

• Why Should You Get an Organic Certificate?

  An organic certificate provides consumer trust, higher added value and access to the growing organic market.