The European Commission has recently published a new update to the EU FAQs on Organic Rules. The update of 28 April, 2026 added new questions relevant to 3 different Chapters: Chapter 1 Subject matter, scope and definitions: new questions 32, 33 and 34 concerning castor oil, cotton and truffles. Chapter

IOAS welcomes the launch of Global Accreditation Cooperation Incorporated (Global ACI), the new single international accreditation organization, unifying the International Accreditation Forum (IAF) and the International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC). This marks an important step toward greater coherence and confidence in the global accreditation system, ensuring one organization, one governance framework

CEMA INTERNATIONAL COMPLIANCE SERVICES has recently applied to the IOAS for accreditation under the ISO/IEC 17065 – Regulation (EU) 2018/848 accreditation program. The IOAS publicizes these applications to increase accreditation transparency. If you would like to comment on the performance of CEMA INTERNATIONAL COMPLIANCE SERVICES on issues related to their

Based on recommendation made to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) by IOAS, the CFIA’s accreditation of Certificadora BIOTROPICO S.A.S. is suspended as of March 30th, 2026. Certificadora BIOTROPICO S.A.S. has been invited to take corrective actions to enable the suspension to be lifted. Any operations, certification bodies and authorities

Please, be advised that the new version of the Canadian Organic Standard (COS) has now been published by the Canadian General Standards Board. The new version of the COS can be found in English and French version under the following links respectively: CAN/CGSB‑32.310-2026 English:Organic production systems : general principles and

Bureau Veritas (India) Private Limited has recently applied to the IOAS for accreditation under the ISO/IEC 17065 – Regulation (EU) 2018/848 accreditation program. The IOAS publicizes these applications to increase accreditation transparency. If you would like to comment on the performance of Bureau Veritas (India) Private Limited on issues related

On March 27th, 2026, IOAS suspended Certificadora BIOTROPICO S.A.S.’ accreditation for ISO/IEC 17065 scheme. Certificadora BIOTROPICO S.A.S. has been invited to take corrective actions to enable the suspension to be lifted. While the suspension is in effect, they are not permitted to accept new applications, no certificates may be issued

Better Cotton has published updated versions of its assurance documentation following a recent public consultation process. The revised documents include: – Principles and Criteria Monitoring and Certification Requirements (v1.3) – General Certification Requirements (v1.3) – Terms and Definitions These updated requirements will become effective from 1 April 2026. The revisions

The team at the Canadian General Standards Board, in cooperation with the (Organic Federation of Canada) OFC, is preparing the final versions of the Canadian Organic Standards 2026, which will be published by March 31, 2026. The OFC is announcing the dates of the webinars that will inform operators and

GSCI Services Pvt. Ltd. of India has voluntarily transferred ISO/IEC 17065 and Textile Exchange accreditation as of March 4, 2026.  Any operations, certification bodies and authorities that relied on this accreditation are requested to take note.