The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Organic Program (NOP) has requested that the below message about new Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) imports codes for organic products is communicated to the CBs. The U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) has…
With EU Regulation 2501/2025, the European Commission: extends the possibility of using pea and potato proteins (currently allowed only for wine production) as technological aids for the clarification of fruit juices, fruit wines, and mead; establishes a further postponement to…
The market for vegetarian, vegan, and plant-based products is growing rapidly, but to date there is no binding public regulation governing the use of these claims. Reference is therefore made to the following Regulations and voluntary standards that support the…
The European Commission has recently updated the user manual containing graphic guidelines for the correct use of the EU organic logo. The document is now aligned with Regulation (EU) 2018/848, currently in force, and provides detailed instructions to ensure consistency,…
Bioagricert SRL, part of FoodChain ID group, is pleased and proud to announce that it has received official recognition from the European Commission (with the publication on the EU Official Journal of the Implementing Regulation EU 2024/3121 amending the Implementing…
From 1st January 2025, Bioagricert will switch to the compliance regime with EU Reg 2018/848 for all the third countries in which it operates. This means that all operators will have to comply with EU Reg 2018/848. Bioagricert has started the accreditation process for…
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Organic certification for seaweed is a process that ensures that seaweed is grown or harvested in accordance with organic standards. Bioagricert is in the process of being accredited for the JAS standard on algae which can be consulted at this link Companies wanting more information on the certification…
The USDA will implement Strengthening Organic Enforcement (SOE) on March 19, 2024. The new updates will impact all segments of the organic industry. The changes aim to protect integrity in the organic supply chain and build consumer and industry trust in the USDA organic label by strengthening…
On April 28, 2021, Bioagricert reviewed the BAC Input Standard at point 15.1 Evaluation for the National Organic Program (NOP) to assess the compliance of certified inputs with the specific requirements of the NOP standard. Likewise, the IO_013 Material Review guideline has…