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Steps towards Certification

Learn about the steps involved in organic certification, including selecting a certifier, meeting market requirements, and obtaining necessary accreditations. Discover the application procedures and the focus of external and internal inspections. Understand the importance of staff qualifications, monitoring product flow, and implementing corrective measures for successful organic certification.

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Steps towards Certification

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  1. Steps towards Certification • Choice of certifier • market requirements & certification standard(s) • must have the required accreditations to certify these standards • EN45011/ISO 65 and/or IFOAM accreditation • competent, good service • good reputation, well-accepted by buyers • price comparison ? • Application procedures • send information about organic project • receive information about prices & procedures • complete application documents • approve offer/sign contract • agree on date for first inspection when internal inspection will be ready (min. 80%)

  2. Focus of External Inspection Internal Inspection • This is checked by: • evaluation of ICS manual • farm file checking at ICS office • comparison with results of re-inspections • interviews with staff • review of farmers lists • overall risk assessment by inspector Internal Approval & Sanctions Internal Documentation Training & Staff Qualifications Monitoring Product Flow The external inspection verifies whether the ICS is designed and implemented well so that the organic integrity is sufficiently guaranteed

  3. Re-Inspection of Farmers (Sample Inspections) Inspection of fields Inspection of storage facilities Interview with farmer Checking of documentation Cross-check with results of internal control

  4. Organic Certification Corrective measures (conditions) + - Soil erosion must be controlled better - Checking of previous farming practices must be improved - Better training for inspectors is needed - Receipts have to be given to farmers - Farm maps need to be improved

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