Abstract: Organic products are products produced by organic agricultural production system. The vast majority of organic products are organic foods, which are environmentally-friendly and safe foods that do not use synthetic substances such as pesticides, fertilizers and hormones during production and processing. So what are the certification bodies for organic products? The following small series lists the certification bodies of organic products in detail and explains the management methods of organic product certification. What are the management measures for organic product certification by organic product certification bodies?
Brief introduction
Simply put, organic products are products produced through organic agricultural production system. Organic products cover a wide range, mainly including:
Organic food-mainly refers to edible primary agricultural products and processed foods, such as grain, vegetables, fruits, dairy products, livestock and poultry products, aquatic products, beverages and seasonings;
organic agricultural means of production, such as organic fertilizers and biological pesticides;
in addition, there are organic cosmetics, textiles, forest products and so on, collectively referred to as organic products.
the vast majority of organic products are organic foods, which are environmentally-friendly and safe foods that do not use synthetic substances such as pesticides, fertilizers and hormones during production and processing. It, together with green food and pollution-free food, constitutes China's safe food.
the Chinese government's opinions on the implementation of the "pollution-free food action plan" points out that from 2112, the "pollution-free food action plan" will be comprehensively promoted nationwide, and it will take about five years to basically realize pollution-free production of edible agricultural products and ensure consumption safety. Conditional places and enterprises should actively develop green and organic food.
Requirements
Raw materials come from organic agricultural production system
Processing, packaging, transportation, storage, Pollution-free in the sales process
Perfect quality control and follow-up review system
Minimal ecological damage and environmental pollution in the production process
Certification by independent certification bodies
Domestic certification bodies
Directory of all organic product certification bodies approved by the National Certification and Accreditation Administration:
China Quality Certification Center
Fiona Fang Mark Certification Group Co., Ltd.
Shanghai Quality System Audit Center. Certification limited liability company
Zhejiang Gongxin Certification Co., Ltd. (formerly Zhejiang Quality System Audit Center)
Hangzhou Wan Tai Certification Co., Ltd.
Beijing Zhongan Quality and Environmental Certification Center
Zhongshi Hengxin (Beijing) Quality Certification Center Co., Ltd.
Heilongjiang Agricultural Products Quality Certification Center
Beijing Zhonglv Huaxia Organic Food Certification Center
Zhonghuan United (Beijing) Certification Center Co., Ltd. Bo Chutian Enterprise Consulting Co., Ltd.
Beijing Wuzhou Hengtong Certification Co., Ltd.
Liaoning Fangyuan Organic Food Certification Co., Ltd.
Liaoning Liaohuan Organic Food Certification Center
Beijing Wuyue Huaxia Management Technology Center
Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps Environmental Protection Science Research Institute
Northwest A&F University Certification Center
Nanjing Guohuan Organic Product Certification Center
. Certificate limited liability company
foreign organization
Soil Association
German natural organic certification BDIH
Biologicalfarmersfaustralia
Natural Organic Association of New Zealand
EU ECOCERT organic certification
Production requirements
. Seeds or seedlings have not been modified by genetic engineering technology; The production base should establish long-term plans for land fertilization, plant protection, crop rotation and livestock and poultry breeding; The production base has no soil erosion, wind erosion and other environmental problems; Pollution should be avoided during harvesting, cleaning, drying, storage and transportation of crops; In the process of production and circulation, there must be a perfect quality control and follow-up review system, and a complete production and sales record file.
Processing requirements
Raw materials come from organic certified products and wild (natural) products; The proportion of raw materials with organic certification in the final product is not less than 95%; Only natural auxiliary materials such as seasonings, pigments and spices and substances allowed in organic certification standards are allowed, and synthetic additives are not allowed; Pollution should be avoided in the process of production, processing, storage and transportation of organic products; The whole process of processing and trade must have a complete file record, including the corresponding bills.
product advantages
engaging in agricultural production and management by means of natural and ecological balance, protecting the environment, meeting human needs and realizing sustainable development;
conform to the trend of the international market, expand the production of organic agriculture and the export of organic products, and improve the market competitiveness of products;
meet the domestic consumption demand of "green" and "environmental protection";
protect producers, especially increase the income of producers through the appreciation of organic products, and organic certification is an important proof that consumers can trust.
organic agriculture
FAO conference emphasized: organic agriculture promotes the sustainable development of agriculture
The 17th meeting of the Agriculture Committee was held in the headquarters of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) (Rome). Nearly 111 representatives of government agencies and private industry attended the meeting.
during the meeting, several government representatives talked about the government's initiatives in supporting organic agriculture. During the discussion on "Food Chain Approach to Food Safety and Quality", the representatives of China and Indonesia indicated that China and Indonesia have the ability to produce safe and high-quality products. In particular, the delegates pointed out that under the global competition environment, organic agriculture has become a sustainable means of survival for small producers. However, FAO should increase its investment in developing organic agriculture to strengthen the feasibility and selectivity of sustainable agriculture and rural development.
regarding the difficulties caused by the coexistence of multiple systems in the organic agriculture market, Germany expressed its support for the work proposal jointly put forward by FAO, UNCTAD (United Nations Conference on Trade and Development) and IFOAM, that is, the establishment of an international organic agriculture coordination action group (which will be composed of experts from government departments and representatives from private industries). )
general principles of management measures
article 1 in order to promote the development of production, processing and trade of organic products, standardize the certification activities of organic products, improve the quality and management level of organic products and protect the ecological environment, these measures are formulated in accordance with the regulations of the people's Republic of China on certification and accreditation and other relevant laws and administrative regulations.
article 2 the term "organic products" as mentioned in these measures refers to products for human consumption and animal consumption whose production, processing and sales meet the national standards for organic products.
the term "organic product certification" as mentioned in these measures refers to the activities of certification bodies to evaluate the production and processing of organic products in accordance with the national standards for organic products and the provisions of these measures.
article 3 these measures shall be observed in the activities of certification, production, processing and sales of organic products within the people's Republic of China.
Article 4 The National Certification and Accreditation Administration (hereinafter referred to as CNCA) is responsible for the unified management, comprehensive coordination and supervision of organic product certification activities.
local quality and technical supervision departments and local entry-exit inspection and quarantine institutions (hereinafter referred to as local certification supervision and administration departments) shall, according to their respective duties, supervise and inspect organic product certification activities within their respective jurisdictions.
article 5 the state formulates unified basic norms and rules for organic product certification, unified conformity assessment procedures, unified standards and unified marks.
article 6 the state conducts international mutual recognition of organic product certification and accreditation on the principle of equality and mutual benefit.
institutions engaged in organic product certification (hereinafter referred to as organic product certification institutions) shall carry out relevant mutual recognition activities in accordance with the mutual recognition agreement on organic product certification signed by CNCA.
institutional management
article 7 an organic product certification institution shall be established in accordance with the law, have the basic conditions stipulated in the regulations on certification and accreditation of the people's Republic of China, have the technical ability to engage in organic product certification, and be recognized by a recognized institution determined by the national certification and accreditation administration (hereinafter referred to as the recognized institution) before engaging in organic product certification activities.
if an overseas organic product certification institution conducts organic product certification activities in China, it shall comply with the Regulations of the People's Republic of China on Certification and Accreditation and other relevant laws, administrative regulations and the relevant provisions of these Measures.
article 8 an inspector engaged in organic product certification shall be registered by a recognized institution before engaging in organic product certification activities.
article 9 institutions engaged in environmental testing and product sample testing activities at the place of origin (base) related to organic product certification (hereinafter referred to as organic product testing institutions) shall have corresponding testing conditions and capabilities, and have passed metrological certification or obtained laboratory accreditation. Article 11 The CNCA shall approve the certification bodies of organic products that meet the requirements of Article 7 of these Measures.
CNCA regularly publishes the directory of organic product certification institutions and organic product testing institutions that meet the requirements of Articles 7 and 9 of these Measures. Certification institutions and product testing institutions not listed in the catalogue shall not engage in certification and related testing activities of organic products.
implementation of certification
article 11 organic product certification institutions shall implement organic product certification according to the national standards for organic products.
the exported organic products shall meet the special requirements of the importing country or region.
Article 12 An organic product certification body shall disclose information such as standards, basic certification norms, rules and charging standards on which organic products are certified.
Article 13 Units and individuals producing and processing organic products or their agents (hereinafter collectively referred to as applicants) may voluntarily apply for organic product certification to an organic product certification body. When applying, the following written materials shall be submitted:
(1) the name, address and contact information of the applicant;
(2) the regional scope of product origin (base) and the scale of production and processing;
(3) the production, processing or sales plan of the product;
(4) an environmental description of the place of origin (base), processing or sales;
(5) quality management system documents that meet the requirements of production and processing of organic products;
(6) qualification certification materials of relevant professional technical and management personnel;
(7) a statement to ensure the implementation of organic product standards, technical specifications and other special requirements;
(8) other materials.
if the applicant is not a direct producer or processor of organic products, it shall also provide a written contract signed with the producer or processor of organic products.
Article 14 An organic product certification body shall, within 11 days from the date of receiving the applicant's written application, complete the examination of the application materials and make a decision on whether or not to accept it; If it is not accepted, it shall notify the applicant in writing and explain the reasons.
article 15 after accepting the certification of organic products, an organic product certification institution shall carry out certification activities in accordance with the procedures stipulated in the basic norms and rules of organic product certification, so as to ensure the integrity, objectivity and truthfulness of the certification of organic products, and make a complete record of the certification process and keep it on file.
article 16 an organic product certification body shall make a certification conclusion in time according to the requirements of relevant standards or technical specifications, and ensure that the certification conclusion is objective and true.
the certification body of organic products shall be responsible for the certification conclusions it has made.
Article 17 For those who meet the requirements of organic product certification, the organic product certification institution shall issue an organic product certification certificate to the applicant and allow him to use the China organic product certification mark; If it does not meet the certification requirements, it shall notify the applicant in writing and explain the reasons.
article 18 for products produced during the conversion period according to the national standards for organic products, or processed products with products produced during the conversion period as raw materials, the word "conversion" and the conversion period shall be indicated in the certificate, and the certification mark of organic conversion products in China shall be used.
Article 19 An organic product certification body shall effectively follow up and inspect the certified units and individuals and the certified products in accordance with regulations, so as to ensure that the certification conclusion can continuously meet the certification requirements.
Article 21 An organic product certification body shall not carry out organic certification on processed products whose organic ingredient content (weight or liquid volume, excluding water and salt) is less than 95%.
article 21 units, individuals and organic product certification bodies that produce, process and sell organic products shall take effective measures to sell organic products according to the product range and quantity determined by the certification certificate, so as to ensure the consistency of production and sales quantity of organic products.
certificates and marks
article 22 the CNCA stipulates the basic format of certification certificates for organic products and the pattern of certification marks for organic products.
Article 23 The organic product certification certificate shall include the following contents:
(1) The name and address of the certified unit and individual;
(2) the quantity, area of origin and product category of the certified products;
(3) categories of organic product certification;
(4) the standards or technical specifications on which it is based;
(5) the scope, quantity, form or mode of use of the certification mark for organic products;
(6) issuing institution, issuing date, validity period and signature of the person in charge;
(7) products produced during the conversion period of organic products or processed products made from products produced during the conversion period shall be marked with the word "conversion" and the conversion period.
article 24 the certificate of organic product certification is valid for one year.
Article 25 Any unit or individual that has obtained the organic product certification certificate shall go through the formalities for change with the organic product certification institution in case of any of the following circumstances within the validity period of the organic product certification certificate:
(1) The certified unit or individual has changed;
(2) the production and processing units or individuals of organic products have changed;
(3) the product category changes;
(4) the organic products need to be changed upon expiration of the conversion period.
Article 26 A unit or individual that has obtained an organic product certification certificate shall reapply for certification to an organic product certification institution in any of the following circumstances within the validity period of the organic product certification certificate:
(1) The place of origin (base), processing site or business activities have changed;
(2) Other products that can't continuously meet the requirements of organic product standards and relevant technical specifications.
Article 27 In case of any of the following circumstances, the certification institution shall make a decision to suspend or cancel the certification certificate in a timely manner:
(1) The certified products cannot continuously meet the requirements of standards and technical specifications;
(2) the certified entity or individual has changed;
(3) the production and processing units of organic products have changed;
(4) the product type is inconsistent with the certificate;
(5) failing to add or use the organic product mark as required.
for the revoked certificate, the organic product certification body shall take it back.
article 28 organic product certification marks are divided into China organic product certification mark and China organic conversion product certification mark, and the patterns are shown in the annex.
the certification mark of ORGANIC products in China is marked with the words "organic products in China" in Chinese and the corresponding English (organic).
products produced during the conversion period of organic products are either converted.