In fact, some organic certifying bodies do allow the use of chemicals in organic products, so you want to get familiar
with the certification standards and the labeling procedures in your area before purchasing.
But even as demand grows, there is also a growing awareness that our perception of the purity of organic agriculture or understanding of organic certification may not completely align with reality, and that organic agriculture, even in compliance
with certification standards, is not a panacea.
Not exact matches
In an era in which organizations of all sizes have become preoccupied
with training and
certification standards, Yardstick Software, an Edmonton firm, has figured out how to profit from our fascination
with measurement.
With Etsy's pending IPO, you'll start hearing more about B Corps, a
certification for governance, environmental
standards and volunteerism.
WBENC, a national 501 (c)(3) non-profit, partners
with 14 Regional Partner Organizations to provide its world class
standard of
certification to women - owned businesses throughout the country.
If most startups opt to go
with 506 (c) offerings due to this ambiguity, then angel investors and groups would then have to submit to the new «reasonable steps to verify»
standard, which could include things like turning over tax returns, W - 2's, credit reports, net worth statements, etc. or getting a
certification from a lawyer, CPA or broker - dealer.
WBENC partners
with 14 Regional Partner Organizations (RPOs) to provide its world - class
standard of
certification to women - owned businesses throughout the country.
PNC is the first U.S. bank to apply green building
standards to all newly constructed or renovated branch offices,
with more than 250
certifications.
Besides, you would need to get the required
certifications and license and also meet the required
standard for such business before you can be allowed to start a bitcoin exchange and trading business in the United States; internet based services that deals
with payments is heavily regulated to guard against fraud and criminality.
If your company wants to connect
with private - sector buyers, NMSDC
certification is considered the platinum
standard in supplier diversity and can improve financial performance.
You have to work
with the customer's goals in mind because there are so many different
certification standards and organizations trying to claim they have the best answer for sustainability.
Organic Pavilions of State Govts will support farmer groups engaged in organic farming
with third party or PGS
certification, fair trade and sustainability
standards.
Some buyers will require audit
certification no later than January, 2018, that complies
with the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI)
standards.
The company also offers compliance services by ensuring that products comply
with a country's import requirements including labeling, nutritional information, food safety
standards and relevant
certification.
Full
certification for drinking water, in accordance
with U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA)
standards, has -LSB-...]
In combination
with the food safety and GMP
certifications, our production sites also follow the ISO management
standards (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001).
«These
certifications are recognized worldwide and are considered synonymous
with the highest
standards in food safety,» the company says.
At EarthKosher we provide companies all over the world
with affordable and accepted Kosher
certification in a timely manner, congruent
with normative Kosher industry
standards.
You have already contacted a
certification body
with your concerns about a particular certified farm's or farm group's compliance
with any aspect of the
standard and
certification requirements, and you feel that your concerns were not satisfactorily addressed
Periodically, coffee
certification standards and criteria undergo a review process,
with modifications made if necessary.
With the upgraded Signature metal detector, food manufacturers can boost productivity, competitiveness and also reduce production costs while meeting local and global food safety
standards, including British Retail Consortium (BRC), International Food
Standard (IFS) and Food Safety Systems
Certification (FSSC) 22000.
The operator must document that the new sites comply
with organic
standards, and include this documentation in their annual application for
certification.
I suspect that a farm meeting Rainforest Alliance's minimum environmental
standards would turn out to be using more sustainable growing methods than the typical Starbucks preferred supplier — although a lack of standardization among the
standards might make that assessment difficult (Rainforest Alliance uses 99 criteria in 10 principals,
with percentage thresholds for
certification).
And as part of the Nespresso AAA Sustainable Quality Program, which incorporates Sustainable Agriculture Network
standards, the Rainforest Alliance has been working
with Nespresso for 10 years to promote environmental and social responsibility on supplier farms and support producers who wish to seek Rainforest Alliance
certification.
The intention was an attempt to align organic practice
with consumer expectations; the reality was an expectation that consumers would distinguish between differing
standards offered by different
certification bodies, which in retrospect seems naïve and was certainly unsuccessful.
Contrast
with Smithsonian Bird - Friendly
standards, which not only encompass shade canopy density, strata, and organic
certification criteria — but all of them must be met to certify.
Overall, I'm generally impressed
with the scope and level of detail of Starbucks CAFÉ Practices environmental
standards, and find them superior to those of some highly - regarded
certifications.
Again, I've only included the three
certifications that are most concerned
with ecological
standards, and therefore incur costs related to growing methods.
In July 2012, Australian Certified Organic formed a partnership
with Soil Association
Certification to provide inspections and customer service in the Asia - Pacific region for the Global Organic Textile
Standard, GOTS.
The RV waterproof range complies
with the highest industry
standards and has been independently awarded IP69K
certification, making it ideal for packing lines that process fresh, chilled and frozen food products.
Founded in 1991 by the King family, King Estate is committed to producing wines of exceptional quality under sustainable farming methods, organic
certification with Oregon Tilth, and is in transition to Demeter USA's Biodynamic
standards.
Chief
certification officer Michael Baker, says the change would bring Australia into line
with international organic
standards, make Australian organic producers more competitive on the international market and give producers converting to organic a market to sell In Conversion produce.
The presence of the
certification logo or certificate in accredited stores means that they are annually audited and comply
with the Australian Certified Organic
Standard.
You should familiarize yourself
with the terms of the applicable
certification standards before buying certified grapes, juice, bulk wine, and shiners.
The label of a given
certification body, therefore, informs the consumer on the type of
standards complied
with during production and processing as well as on the type of recognition granted to the
certification body.
QAI's commitment to the highest quality
standards for organic
certification is demonstrated
with these accreditations:
«Under organic
certification initial soil tests are taken on farms and they're audited each year to make sure the property and its management complies
with the Australian Certified Organic
Standard,» Michael says.
Accreditation is a procedure by which an authoritative body evaluates and gives formal recognition that a
certification program is in accordance
with the
standards of the authoritative body.
Certified organic products are those which have been produced, stored, processed, handled and marketed in accordance
with precise technical specifications (
standards) and certified as «organic» by a
certification body.
However, consumers in countries
with well developed organic sectors do pay a premium for organic goods, mainly because of higher consumer demand, more rigorous production
standards, and the costs of
certification, among other reasons.
GFCO provides consumers and manufacturers confidence in knowing that products labeled
with the GFCO
certification mark meet the strictest
standards in the industry for gluten - free.
ACO is accredited to the South Korean organic
standard for raw and processed food, livestock and livestock feed
certification and provides organic
certification in accordance
with the Korean regulations administrated by the South Korean Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs.
Its Chief
Certification Officer Michael Baker says it brings Australia's organic
standards in line
with international
standards.
Smithsonian Bird - Friendly
certification deals exclusively
with shade growing methods (it also requires organic
certification), while Rainforest Alliance
certification includes less rigorous shade criteria (quick comparison here), as well as
standards relating to other aspects of farm management.
All about UTZ Certified
standards and
certification,
with an emphasis on environmental criteria.
(Update — the OU wrote me back that it does require
certification — you may want to check
with your community Rabbi to clarify since every community has different
standards).
The Gluten Intolerance Group (GIG), the leader in the
certification of gluten - free products and food services, announced that it has partnered with SGS, a global inspection, verification, testing and certification company, to be the first certification body approved to audit in conjunction with GIG's Gluten - Free Certification Organization (GFCO) progr
certification of gluten - free products and food services, announced that it has partnered
with SGS, a global inspection, verification, testing and
certification company, to be the first certification body approved to audit in conjunction with GIG's Gluten - Free Certification Organization (GFCO) progr
certification company, to be the first
certification body approved to audit in conjunction with GIG's Gluten - Free Certification Organization (GFCO) progr
certification body approved to audit in conjunction
with GIG's Gluten - Free
Certification Organization (GFCO) progr
Certification Organization (GFCO) program
standards.
Nestlé Waters North America announced today that its Cabazon and Los Angeles, Calif. factories have received
certification against the rigorous Alliance for Water Stewardship (AWS)
Standard,
with the Cabazon facility achieving an AWS Gold
certification — the first facility in North America to do so.
Contrast
with Smithsonian Bird - Friendly
standards, which not only encompass shade canopy density, strata, and organic
certification criteria — but all of must be met to certify.
In other words, the dilution of RA criteria brings them closer to other coffee
certification programs
with broader and / or weaker
standards.