Organic Framing

Certification

"Certification means the farm and the farmer’s methods inspected by an organic certifying group to ensure that they comply with guidelines on organic farming"

 

• Each certifying group has a code of standards, which is available to interested people.
• Certification is a procedure by which a third party gives written assurance that a product, process or services is in conformity with certain standards.
• Certification is the key to the National Organic Programme. The certification process focuses on the methods and materials used in production.

A Third Party

Is an organic certifying agent evaluates producers, processors and handlers to determine whether they conform to an established set of operating guidelines called organic standards. Those who conform are certified by the agent and allowed to use a logo, product statement or certificate to document their product as certified organic.