Live export is also prohibited under organically certified operations. (austorganic.com)
Thus, the most revealing and important fact in the report regarding compliance comes on page 40: «At the initial audit, about 70 percent of certified operations conformed to the requirements of Criterion 2.8 to maintain a diversified shade canopy with at least 12 species per hectare, 40 percent canopy coverage, and two vertical strata.» (coffeehabitat.com)
Our auditors follow a rigorous audit process, carry out product testing and conduct unannounced audits on certified operations and retailers to verify compliance. (austorganic.com)