Organic Products in EU

TUV HELLAS, closely following all relevant developments in the agri-food sector and in order to enhance consumer confidence in organic products, has received the accreditation issued by ESYD (Accred. No. 31-2) and the corresponding license from MADF (GG 1757/9.11.2010) required to provide Certification of Organic Products services.

Thus, the company is authorized to perform inspections and issue the relevant accredited certificates for organic products regarding both in primary production and processing.

Certification of organic products is of interest and highly relevant for companies operating in the following areas:

• Fruit and nuts
• Vegetables (open field and greenhouses)
• Cereals and Legumes
• Cultivations for animal feed
• Medicinal and Aromatic Plants
• Collection of wild plant species
• Propagation material
• Mushrooms

• goat and cattle Milk and meat
• Pork meat
• Eggs and poultry
• Honey and bee products

• Milk and dairy
• Meat products
• Fruit and Vegetable Products
• Fats and Oils
• Bakery and flour
• Confectionery
• Pasta
• Wine and drink
• Feed
• Yeast food or feed
• Storage, trading and import activities

Organic products are inspected and certified according to the EU regulatory framework, firstly implemented in the early 90’s. The development of organic agriculture and the demands of the market have led to the adaptation of this legislation and the release of the EU Regulations No. 834/2007 and 889/2008. Both the European and national legislation (JMD 245090/2006) clearly state that responsibility for the certification of organic products is with the impartial private certification bodies who assess the correct application of the organic production rules and regulations.

TÜV HELLAS, as a member of the TÜV NORD Group, aims to strengthen the presence of organic products not only in the Greek market but also internationally, using its globally recognizable brand. Our goal is to provide services applying quick, reliable and effective procedures that will promote consumer confidence and offer our customers a real added value.

A key asset in that respect is the experience of our staff in the inspection and certification of management systems (ISO 22000, FSSC, ISO 9000, ISO 14000, Agro 2, Agro 3) and products (IFS, BRC, Globalgap). Our ambition is to utilize this experience and knowhow in the certification of organic products.