The use of BioAgri film on organic farms is not supported

Given that the BioAgri film contains biodegradable polyesters (bioplastics) which are not included in the list of substances allowed by Regulation (EU) 2021/1165, the BioAgri film is not allowed for use in organic farming without removal Supplemented 24.04.2023.

Spring Day 2023

As the 2023 season begins, farmers and entrepreneurs will meet at the 31st International Agribusiness Fair in RĀMAVA! Find out what's hot in one place! Machinery and equipment for different needs, technologies and services for more productive and efficient work, advice, solutions for fields and forests, offers for construction and gardening, energy efficiency solutions and alternative energy sources (including solar panels), seminars and discussions, exchange of experience and [...]

Trade in organic livestock LDC

New! Sale of organic livestock at the LDC Please be informed that as of 21 March 2023, a platform for publishing advertisements for the sale/purchase of organic livestock has been opened on the authorised section of the website of the Agricultural Data Centre (LDC). Further details on the publication of advertisements are available in the public section Organic farming of the LDC website https://registri.ldc.gov.lv/. How to add an advert for sale and purchase of animals on the organic sales portal - see [...]

Green leaf seminars in spring

We invite farmers to free GREEN PAGES seminars in spring 2023 Seminar topics: risks and precautions in organic farming Crop rotation Seed use conditions in organic farming Requirements for livestock expansion with non-organic animals 12.12 April in PRIEKUĻI , 10:00-12:00 |STC, Dārza iela 12| 18 April in AIZKRAUKLE , 10:00-12:00 |Aizkraukle Culture Centre, Spīdolas iela 2| 19 April in DURBE , [...]

STC Organic Customer Survey

In order to improve the quality of services provided by SIA "Sertifikācijas un testēšanas centrs" (hereinafter - STC), we are conducting an annual survey of STC organic farming clients on mutual cooperation in 2022. Please get involved in improving the quality of STC's services by completing the questionnaire by 15 March 2023 (inclusive). The data collected will be used for the sole purpose of evaluating the certification services. We will publish a summary of the survey results on the STC website www.stc.lv [...]

STC organic logo guidelines

STC organic logo to be used on labels and promotional materials of certified products STC has developed a special logo with organic indication that can be used by organic certified customers: in marketing or other promotional materials; on labels of STC organic certified products; Business partners and/or members who have a contract with STC for certification of organic products, in addition to the terms of the contract, must comply with the [...]

BIOFACH 2023

STC will participate in the International Organic Food Fair - BIOFACH 2023, which will take place from 14 to 17 February 2023 at the Nuremberg Exhibition Centre, GERMANY. We look forward to meeting you in Hall 4A, STC stand 4A-641 More information about the exhibition can be found on the website www.biofach.de/en    

New procedure for issuing organic certificates

New rules for organic certificates from 1 January 2023! From 1 January 2023, organic certificates will be issued and made publicly available only on the common European Commission website TRACES. The transition period to the new system will be over and from the new year certificates will only be issued on the EC website TRACES. The new Regulation [...]

STC is going to GREEN EXPO 2022 in Kyrgyzstan!

GREEN EXPO 2022 in Kyrgyzstan! STC will participate in one of the largest business and investment forums in Central Asia - Bishkek Investment Forum (BIF) on November 10th and Green Economy 2022 on November 11th. We will provide information on organic certification according to the requirements of the European Union, Taiwan and China in the Kyrgyz Republic, as well as on sampling of products and [...]