In July 2024, the European Union released a comprehensive report detailing the key developments in the import of organic agri-food products for the year 2023. The report provides a summary of the data pertaining to the import of organic products into the EU for the entire year. Read the full

Our IOAS team recently visited Kenya to conduct a witness audit for the inspection of the processing of tea leaves. Tea is grown in the highlands located West and East of Rift Valley, at altitudes ranging from 1,500 meters to 2,700 meters above sea level. These highlands are spread across 19

This document compiles frequently asked questions and answers regarding the provisions of Regulation (EU) No 2018/848 and its secondary legislation. Click here to view: 240703 Organic Rules_frequenty asked questions Read more here: https://agriculture.ec.europa.eu/farming/organic-farming/organics-glance_en

VCERT Quality Certification Private Limited of India has recently applied to the IOAS for accreditation under the ISO/IEC 17065 – EU reg. 2018/848 (EU Compliance) accreditation program. The IOAS publicizes these applications to increase accreditation transparency.  If you would like to comment on the performance of this CB on issues

Over the past 15 years, the CFIA has built an internationally recognized regulatory system that protects consumers against misleading or deceptive organic labelling. It also supports further development of the domestic organic market and access to foreign markets for Canadian organic products. Click to read the full article here: https://inspection.canada.ca/en/inspect-and-protect/food-safety/celebrating-15-years-organic-products-canadians-can-trust

KIWA CYD KIWACYD S.A. of Ecuador has voluntarily withdrawn from its accreditation under the ISO/IEC 17065 accreditation program as of July 2nd 2024. Any operations, certification bodies and authorities that relied on this accreditation are asked to take note.

Our 2023/4 IOAS Annual Report has been published and is ready for you to review! “During the last year we have undertaken a wholesale review of our work and direction and have in place a strategy of which I am very proud to take us forward for the next three

Servicio de Certificación CAAE, S.L. (Unipersonal) of Spain has voluntarily withdrawn from its accreditation under the COSMOS accreditation program as of July 1st 2024. Any operations, certification bodies and authorities that relied on this accreditation are asked to take note.

GOTS received the top score in a guideline issued by the German government. The document “Guidelines for Sustainable Textile Procurement by the Federal Administration” refers to internationally recognized standards, such as GOTS, as a preferred means to prove compliance with the required social and environmental criteria. The document scored sustainability

On 24th June 2024, the Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/1748 was published. It amends Annex II of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/1378, which contains the list of the first control bodies recognized under the EU Compliance Import regime. The full amendment details of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/1748 are available here.