 | World over the concept of organic food has come about, due
to demands from consumers for food without contamination. This
essentially means that on the farm synthetic and chemical inputs
should not be used for qualifying as an organic produce. |
| In response to consumer demands, many countries have enacted
new “LAWS” to regulate organic food production, handling and
processing. These laws are commonly known as “ORGANIC STANDARDS”. |
| Organic Standards as laws have provisions for appointment
of Certification Agencies. These agencies operate as an independent
third party verification and certification agency. They are
responsible for ensuring compliances with the criteria prescribed
for organic production, handling and processing. |
| Every producer, adopting to be an organic producer, first
of all registers his/her production unit – farm with any one
of the Accredited Certification Agency. |
| A producer once registered, also signs a declaration about
his/her commitment to follow Organic Standards. These standards
could be any one type or more such as INDIA-NPOP, US-NOP, EU-2092/2091,
etc. |
| A producer once registered, also signs a declaration about
his/her commitment to follow Organic Standards. These standards
could be any one type or more such as INDIA-NPOP, US-NOP, EU-2092/2091,
etc. |
| The producer while following Organic Standards, also maintains
complete records of all the activities and practices followed
for production at the farm unit. |
| The Certification Agency conducts regular, periodical and
surprise AUDITS to verify the compliance with the prescribed
Organic Standards. |
| A farmer-producer found to be in-compliance with the Organic
Standards is issued a CERTIFICATE. This certificate authorizes
the producer to put a STAMP as a mark of compliance with the
relevant laws applicable for organic production, processing
and handling. |
| A certification mark on any product is a complete guarantee
for the ORGANIC QUALITY OF A PRODUCT. |
