Certification of Trading Activity

Conducting certification of organic production in the field of Trading Activity is an important direction of our main activities, in which we have an extensive experience.

The trading activity involves the sale and distribution of organic products that the traders themselves do not produce. The trader acts as a financial intermediary between organic producers and buyers without engaging in organic products' storage or transportation operations.

We have a proven track record in certifying trading activity under international and private standards, such as the EU Organic Regulation, Canada Organic Standard (COR), Bio Suisse (Switzerland), Naturland (Germany), and KRAV (Sweden), both in Ukraine and beyond.

Trading activity includes nearly all organic products produced in Ukraine, as well as those imported into Ukraine. Traders are susceptible to market dynamics, being the first to respond to demand and supply, and they assist other producers in marketing their products.

Certification involves the thorough verification and assessment of production methods and products to ensure compliance with organic regulations. We issue internationally recognised certificates upon successful certification, granting our clients access to premium organic markets.

Organic Standard provides a comprehensive range of services that encompass inspections and certification based on various standards and ongoing support for the Operator during the entire certification process. We place great importance on the expertise of our specialists and continuously enhance their skills and qualifications. As a result, this approach allows us to deliver high-quality service to our clients.

Requirements for Trading Activity

The general requirements for trading activity are as follows:

• Collaboration with the suppliers of certified organic products.
• Implementation of a transparent and established traceability system for the products.
• In the case of product storage, the operator shall:
  
  • Store organic products separately in space or time from non-organic ones.
  • Take necessary measures to ensure the identification of product batches and prevent mixing or substitution with non-organic products.
  • Perform cleaning operations of production premises and storage containers for organic products.
• The export of organic products from one country and their import into another country shall be accompanied by a copy of the certificate confirming the compliance of such organic products with the standards according to which they are labeled as organic.