Demeter Standard is the strictest standard for organic agriculture worldwide. The Standard is an agreement on the minimum requirements that a biodynamically managed farm must meet in order to receive its Demeter recognition. Demeter farms are inspected annually for compliance with the Standard in addition to the organic inspection.
For an operation outside Switzerland to receive certification in accordance with Bio Suisse Standards, it must already be in possession of a valid certification under EU Regulation 2018/848 or equivalent and must also comply with Bio Suisse Standards.
The application to be certified as a BIOSUISSE ORGANIC operation is usually carried out by a Swiss importer who is a Bio Suisse licensee. This is the ideal basis for enabling a BIOSUISSE ORGANIC operation product to be marketed within Switzerland.
KRAV is Sweden’s most recognized sustainability label for food and beverages, based on ecological principles with high standards particularly in animal welfare, biodiversity, social responsibility, and climate impact. KRAV labels are registered trademarks with the Swedish Patent and Registration Office. Registration grants KRAV Association the sole and exclusive rights over the trademark. Companies that comply with the standards, are KRAV certified, and pay the license fee may use the KRAV trademark. https://www.krav.se/en/
Naturland was founded in 1982. The work of association is governed by the Naturland e.V. statutes. Organic, social and fair: these three pillars of sustainability are the foundation of Naturland’s holistic approach and are what sets its partners apart from the many other suppliers on the organic market.
Entrepreneurs who plan to sell organic products to the United States must conduct their organic production in compliance with the United States Department of Agriculture National Organic Program—USDA NOP. Below you can find the basic information on USDA-NOP. For more details, you can also access our content articles prepared comparatively with other Regulations.
Contracts signed between Control Bodies (hereafter referred to as CBs) and operators are among the most critical steps in the organic production process. There are many different CBs both in Türkiye and worldwide, and each may include different provisions in their contracts. However, regardless of which CB you work with, it is essential to read the contract carefully before signing, ask about anything you do not understand, and ensure clarity.
Regulation (EU) 2018/848 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 May 2018 on organic production and labelling of organic products and repealing Council Regulation (EC) No 834/2007, is the basic organic farming act in force in the European Union Member States as of 01 January 2022, and in third countries including Türkiye, as of 01 January 2025.
For better understanding, definitions and explanations of terms are generally included in the first articles of Regulations and Standards. These definitions and terms also contribute to healthier communication between the cooperating control and certification body, relevant official institutions, operators, and customers.
The Regulation ensuring the control and certification of organic products under Turkish law is the Regulation on the Principles and Implementation of Organic Farming, published in the Official Gazette No. 27676 dated 18.08.2010, and the Organic Farming Law No. 5262 dated 1/12/2004.
Regenerative agriculture can be defined as an agricultural approach that not only seeks to preserve but also restore and revitalize the health of soil, water, and ecosystems.
