Frequently Asked Questions

Organic certification is essential because:

• Legal Requirement: All products labelled as organic must be certified by an approved certification body.
• Traceability: Certification ensures that organic produce can be traced from farm to fork. Every stage of production and processing requires a certificate of conformity.
• Compliance: If a product is altered in any way, the operation must be registered and certified to maintain organic integrity.
• Consumer Assurance: The organic label acts like a trusted brand. Certification guarantees that products meet organic standards and are produced or processed by approved operators.
• Transparency: Certification provides full traceability and assurance for consumers.

The Federation

• Personal Service: We provide a friendly approach with knowledgeable staff who can guide you through the process.
• Accreditation: The Federation is accredited by UKAS to ISO/IEC 17065:2012, which ensures our certification processes meet internationally recognized standards.
• Standards: Our standards are clear and easy to read.
• Our team: We will assist you in finding specific organic products or ingredients.

• Unique: We offer an individual quotation system because every operator is unique.
• No hidden charges: We do not charge based on turnover, for our standards, or for the use of our logo.
• Tailored pricing: Each application is assessed on a case-by-case basis, and quotations are issued according to the work involved in the audit and certification process.

Simply contact a member of our team, and we’ll be happy to assist with your search requirements.

• Contact details for our trusted suppliers of specific organic ingredients.
• We can also help you find storage facilities or packers for your products.

The Organic Food Federation is committed to maintaining the integrity of organic products. Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) are strictly prohibited under organic regulations. This means no genetically modified material can be included in any certified organic product.

• GB-ORG-04 is the official designated code for the Organic Food Federation.
• This code must be displayed on all organic goods that are manufactured, packaged, and labelled by operators certified by us.
• Our logo demonstrates compliance with organic regulations and is widely recognized, look for it on supermarket shelves!
• Certified operators may use our logo on their products and for marketing purposes.
• Logo use is optional, but it can help consumers identify your products as certified organic.