organic certification
Chemical-free farming credential
Organic certification is official verification that agricultural products meet government standards for organic production—typically meaning no synthetic pesticides, fertilizers, or genetic modification.
Farms and food processors must pass inspections and follow specific practices to display the organic label: The vineyard spent three years transitioning before receiving organic certification.
Requirements vary by country.
- complianceAdhering to requirements
- standardsAccepted levels of quality
- traceabilityVerifiable origin and path
- supply chainProduct delivery infrastructure
- labeling requirementsRules for product information display
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Intensive livestock production system
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