Is Quality Assurance International really organic?
QAI is a USDA-accredited certifying agency, approved to provide certification to the national organic standards, under a federal regulation created by the USDA and administered by the National Organic Program (NOP).
Who owns organic certification?
Organic Certifiers (OC) was established by the Siple family in Ventura County, California.
What company certifies organic food?
The USDA organic
The USDA organic label is backed by a certification system that verifies farmers or handling facilities located anywhere in the world comply with the USDA Organic Regulations.
Is USDA organic trustworthy?
While there are many marketing claims that add value to foods, consumers can be assured that USDA organic products are verified organic at all steps between the farm and the store.
Is the USDA organic seal trustworthy?
Should garlic be organic?
That said, garlic is often treated with chemicals to prevent sprouting and isn’t grown regionally when purchased from your grocery store, so buying organic is always wise, as well as from your local farmers market.
Can you trust the organic label?
Is the USDA Certified Organic label just a marketing gag? Absolutely not. Organic is based on sound farming practices that protect resources, and it’s backed by a rigorous certification process. You can and should feel good purchasing products with the USDA Certified Organic seal.
Why choose our organic accreditations?
Our accreditations allow you to get global market access for your organic products. Our new online system designed to help organic customers to complete compliance activities and streamline tasks. All the forms you may require for Organic Certification with us. Find organic clients and their products.
What does it mean to be organic certified?
Suppliers and products approved for organic use in organic production. An organic certification mark on a product gives consumers absolute confidence that the product they are buying has been produced according to organic principles. Minimum requirements to gain Organic Certification.
What is the AsureQuality organic standard?
The AsureQuality Organic Standard covers organic primary production, organic processing and labelling. The standard provides a minimum requirement for you to comply with in order to gain Organic Certification for the production of, labelling of, and claims for organically produced foods.
Why choose AsureQuality Academy?
AsureQuality provides the broadest range of food assurance services in New Zealand, with over 100 years’ experience working in our food and primary production sectors. The AsureQuality Academy offers high quality, consistent and professional, technical training designed and delivered by our own industry experts.