The Association's main task is to ensure the implementation of organic rules through cooperation and training with accredited certification organisations. Members of the Association of Accredited Certifiers:

- support and promote the development of organic farming and processing

- maintain the highest possible standards of integrity, avoiding conflict of interest situations;

- work together to ensure consistent implementation of national organic standards by sharing information on policies and procedures and developing guidance documents;

- exchange information with the relevant certification body in a timely manner on issues such as private label verification or residue detection, or in cases where fraud is suspected;

- adhere to ethical and transparent business practices in all their activities, including full disclosure to board members, owners or responsible senior executives;

- share information with other ACAs relating to non-compliance and/or undesirable practices, except for confidential business information;

- work together to support the greater good of organic farming and take this decision;

- to consider the adoption of best practices and other guidance documents developed by the ACP.

More about the association: https://www.accreditedcertifiers.org/