On 15th May 2025, a new Implementing Regulation EU 2025/882 was published in the Official Journal. This Regulation introduces amendments to Annex II of Implementing Regulation EU 2021/1378, with regard to scope of recognition of several control bodies and adding new recognized control bodies to Annex II. Control bodies assessed

Starting in March 2025, David Texier assumed the role of Cosmetics Scheme Liaison. We are pleased to welcome him as he takes on these new responsibilities. We also extend our sincere thanks to Polona Repič for her years of hard work and dedication, as well as for her invaluable support

New EU Scheme liaison (January 2025) Starting in January 2025, Andreas Georgakakis assumed the role of EU Scheme Liaison. We are pleased to welcome him as he takes on this new and demanding responsibility. Our sincere thanks also go to Gergana Nentcheva for her years of hard work and dedicated

With a background in food engineering, David began his career in the organic sector 20 years ago as an auditor. For nearly 15 years, he worked with a leading organic certification body, managing audits and certifications teams, and implementing new tools and processes for both food and cosmetics. Since 2020,

VCERT Quality Certification Private Limited successfully achieves ISO/IEC 17065 accreditation from IOAS for (EU) 2018/848 on organic production and labelling of organic products and relevant delegating and implementing acts. Further details on the accreditation of VCERT are available here: https://ioas.org/accredited-body/vcert-quality-certification-private-limited/

Eurofins Assurance India Pvt. Ltd. of India has recently applied to the IOAS for accreditation under the ISO/IEC 17065, Textile Exchange and GOTS 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 relevant to

Baltic Testing India Pvt. Ltd.(Baltic Testing) successfully achieves ISO/IEC 17065 accreditation from IOAS for (EU) 2018/848 on organic production and labelling of organic products and relevant delegating and implementing acts. Further details on the accreditation of Baltic Testing are available here: https://ioas.org/accredited-body/baltic-testing-india-pvt-ltd/ 

FangYuan Organic Food Certification Center (FOFCC) successfully achieves ISO/IEC 17065 accreditation from IOAS for (EU) 2018/848 on organic production and labelling of organic products and relevant delegating and implementing acts. Further details on the accreditation of FOFCC are available through https://ioas.org/accredited-body/fangyuan-organic-food-certification-center/ 

The Delegated Regulation EU 2025/405 was published, amending sections of Annex II of the Regulation (EU) 2018/848, regarding oenological practices. Brief description of the changes can be found below: Permission of Organic De-alcoholised Wine Production: The regulation addresses the production of organic de-alcoholised wine, which was previously not allowed under Regulation

  IOAS was invited by the EOCC – European Organic Certifiers Council to present the topic ‘CB challenges to comply with assessment requirements’ at the session ‘What are the main changes of the REG 2018/848 on Control Bodies daily work and the implications for operators?’.  This session took place on