Today’s global economy is transitioning from a linear to a circular model, where products have extended lifecycles and waste is minimized. A Circular Economy offers a way to address the climate crisis and create a more sustainable and resilient planet. It includes measures to reduce pollution and waste, prolong the

Global Organic Textile Standard has recently updated its list of companies banned from becoming GOTS-certified and from the input approval system Please click the link to view the full updated list: https://global-standard.org/the-standard/protection/certification-bans

The Impartiality Committee’s function is to ensure that IOAS conducts its business impartially. It reviews samples of decisions taken by IOAS and examines the appropriateness of IOAS policies and procedures related to freedom from conflict of interest of individuals and the organization as a whole. The Committee also determines whether

Please note the following information: The CBI on Monday arrested an assistant director of the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) posted at Mumbai along with the director of a private testing lab and two others in a bribery case of Rs 1.20 lakh, officials said. The agency

As of May 14th, 2024, Pro-Cert of Canada has transferred its accreditation under the COR and ISO/IEC 17065 accreditation programs. Any operations, certification bodies and authorities that relied on this accreditation are asked to take note.

IOAS is seeking an exceptional individual to fill the role of Agriculture Scheme Manager (ASM). The successful candidate will work closely with the current Technical Director and be responsible for managing a team of agricultural assessors. In addition, they will oversee all IOAS Organic and Sustainable Agriculture Schemes, which include,

Founded in 1972, IFOAM – Organics International works as an agent of change, advocating for true sustainability in agriculture, value chains, and consumption. We are an international non-profit organization with a membership base that spans around 100 countries, and promote a holistic approach to food systems based on the principles

On April 10th, 2024, IOAS withdrew NASAA Certified Organic Pty. Ltd. (NCO)’s accreditation for IFOAM and ISO/IEC 17065 – EU Reg. 2007/834 (Equivalence). NCO’s accreditation under other schemes remain unaffected. Any operations, certification bodies and authorities that were relying on this accreditation are asked to take note.

On April 2nd, 2024, the IOAS Accreditation Committee decided to lift the suspension of AfriCert Ltd.’s ISO/IEC 17065 – EU Reg. 2007/834 (Equivalence) accreditation. Please see AfriCert’s accreditation page on the IOAS website for details of their accreditation in full. https://ioas.org/certification_bodies/africert-ltd/

Sashika has earned a B.Sc in Agriculture Technology & Management and an M.Sc in Crop Science from the University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka. He has worked as an organic inspector, auditor, and certifications operations manager for the past decade, spanning across Asia. His extensive knowledge in food safety and organic