Certification scheme for organic production

Any operator outside the EU involved in the organic production chain must be included in an organic control system and meet the requirements for compliance Reg.2018/848, 2021/1698 requirements. Organic products can only be imported into the EU if the exporting operator has been certified by a certification body or certification organisation recognised by the European Commission for compliance with the requirements Reg.2018/848 the requirements of Article 46 and which is included in Reg. 2021/1378 Annex II "Under Regulation (EU) 2018/848 Article 46 list of recognised control bodies and control authorities'. The EC has recognised the activities of the Certification and Testing Centre Ltd, according to compliance with the requirements for organic certification outside the EU, for the product categories found in Reg. 2024/3121 Annex.

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Organic certification scheme

Application for inclusion in the organic certification scheme

Submitting a completed application form for inclusion in the Organic Farming Certification Scheme to coi@stc.lv with supporting documents

Assessment of the application

Assessment of the application received, request for additional information and documentation, depending on the area to be certified

Contract conclusion

Drawing up a contract for certification services and signing a declaration of commitment to the requirements of the BL

In-house inspection

Inspection planning, which includes informing the operator of the timing and conduct of the inspection, the evaluation process and the criteria. The Production Plan submitted by the operator is assessed, additional information is requested if necessary. This is followed by an on-site inspection, at the end of which assessment documents are drawn up and evaluated.

Evaluation of verification documents and certification decision

The assessment documents produced during the inspection are evaluated and a certification decision is made

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Organic sector Third countries

Head of the Organic Sector in Third Countries

Ieva Lāce

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