Nice information ! It helps a lot to the novice organic farmers.Thanks.Hi
Certification will be necessary if you are planning to export or sell it to the retailers. There are a lot of certifying agencies...
There are two types of certification agencies
Indian certification agencies
International certification agencies
ndian Certification Agencies
Government of India through Director General of Foreign Trade, New Delhi, allowed the export of organic products only if they are produced, processed and packed under a valid organic certificate issued by a certification agency accredited by one of the accredited agencies designated by the Government of India. The Government of India has already recognized the agencies viz,
Tamil Nadu Organic Certification Department
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International Certification Agencies
Imported organic produce from Latin America is subject to certification standards and guidelines just as stringent as produce produced in the United States. Under the US Organic Foods Production Act of 1990 (OFPA), the USDA is required to review the certifiers of imported organic produce, in order to ensure that they meet the requirements of the US National Organic Program (NOP).
Foreign certification agencies may apply directly to the USDA for recognition and are evaluated on the same criteria as domestic agencies. Alternately, foreign governments may apply to the USDA or the US government for recognition of equivalency in their organic oversight program. Once accreditation or recognition is granted, organic products produced under the supervision of the certifying agent or foreign government will be eligible for import to the US as certified organic. The following are the some of the International agencies involved in certification of organic products.
1. Argencert
Argentina’s leading certification agency was created in 1992. In 1997, Argencert became the first Argentine agency accredited by IFOAM.
2. California Certified Organic Farmers (CCOF)
CCOF‘s purpose is to promote and support organic agriculture in California and elsewhere.
3. International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements (IFOAM)
The federation’s main function is coordinating the network of the organic movement around the world. IFOAM is a democratic, grassroot oriented federation.
4. The Ecological Farming Association
Formerly the Committee for Sustainable Agriculture is a nonprofit educational organization that promotes ecologically sound agriculture.
5. Organic Farming Research Foundation (OFRF)
Sponsors research related to orgamc farming practices, disseminates research results to organic farmers and to growers interested in adopting organic production systems, and educates the public and decision-makers about organic farming issues.
6. Organic trade Association
It is a national association representing the organic industry in Canada and the United States, Members include growers, shippers, processors, certifiers, farmer associations, brokers, consultants, distributors and retailers.
7. Community Alliance with Family Farmers
CAFF political and educational campaigns are building a movement of rural and urban people who foster family- scale agriculture that cares for the land, sustains local economics, and promotes social justice.
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