Organic certification
With care for nature and your health - our lands and products have Russian and European ORGANIC certificates. What does this mean and why is organic certification so important?
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RU-BIO-112
ГОСТ 33980-2016
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Organic farm М2
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What does organic
or bio certification mean?
An organic certificate is proof that the company follows organic standards for growing, producing, packaging and transporting food. In order to obtain it, the company must pass organic certification — verification by an independent agency for compliance with the principles of organic production.After a successful inspection, the company receives a certificate and the right to use the appropriate marking.
The certificate not only proves the total absence of pesticides, antibiotics, hormones or other chemicals in the products, but also shows a careful attitude to farming, based on care for the ecosystem as a whole.
The certificate not only proves the total absence of pesticides, antibiotics, hormones or other chemicals in the products, but also shows a careful attitude to farming, based on care for the ecosystem as a whole.
EU organic logo
The European standard with the EU organic logo, approved byEU regulation No. 834/2007, is one of the oldest and globally recognized. At the end of 2018 M2 Organic Farm received the organic certificate for all lands from a German accredited company with an impeccable reputation - Kiwa. By 2020, this certificate was already valid for all crop products, as well as an expanded list of other products that are produced on our farm.
Organic State Standard
Russian State Standard - GOST 33980-2016 with the label "ORGANIK". In Russia, only this marking gives the right to officially label products as organic. In March 2020 M2 received the certificate from the Russian Agency for Quality Assurance and was included in the register of organic producers.
Information about certificates is available on the website of the Ministry of Agriculture:
Principles of Organic Agriculture
The standards were developed in 1980 by the International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements (IFOAM), and the basic principles are health, ecology, justice and care.
Health
Organic farming maintains and improves the health of the ecosystem and all living organisms. The health of the soil, plants, animals, humans and the planet as a whole is put in the first place.
Ecology
Organic farming follows natural cycles and keeps ecological balance. Producers must protect the environment and reduce their impact on the ecosystem.
Justice
Animals are provided with good living conditions - according to physiology and natural behavior. Natural resources are considered with the interests of future generations in mind.
Care
Organic farming protects the health of present and future generations and the well-being of the environment. The choice of technology and farm management practices is approached with responsibility and care.
The principles apply to all stages of production, processing and distribution of food and goods in organic agriculture.
Following them helps to obtain high quality organic products, which have a positive impact on human health and well-being. The principles also guarantee a careful attitude to farming and care for the environment.
What are the standards
of BIO certification?
In order to obtain organic certification, the farm must comply with regulations in the field of agriculture, animal husbandry and food production.
Ingredients
At least 95% of the ingredients of the products must meet organic standards. The remaining 5% must be natural and approved for use by the EU regulations (read more about what natural ingredients are in our journal).
Land
For a minimum of three years, the land given over to organic crops must be free of traces of chemical fertilizers, pesticides and any additives not allowed for use in organic farming. The purity of the land is confirmed by regular laboratory tests.
Animal husbandry
Free housing and walking is mandatory for all animals.To prevent disease, the most comfortable conditions suitable for each type of animal are created. The use of hormones, tranquilizers and prophylactic antibiotics is prohibited. Phytotherapeutic and homeopathic preparations are preferred when treating an animal.
Feed
At least 60% of the feed for herbivorous animals must be of their own production. If this is not possible, the feed should be produced at another organic plant in the same region. Young animals are fed on mother's milk until they are 3 months old.
Fertilizers
The use of organic fertilizers, even of animal origin - including manure, dried manure and dried litter, animal excrement compost, etc., is limited. Suitable formulations of microorganisms can be used to improve the overall condition of the soil.
How to become a certified
organic farm?
Obtaining the status of an organic farm is a complex and expensive process,
which requires the involvement of independent accredited certification organizations.
which requires the involvement of independent accredited certification organizations.
Any process begins with making a resolution and accumulating knowledge. The decision to create an organic farm often comes with the understanding that traditional production methods worsen the ecosystem, and the products themselves are harmful to health.
The process of transition to organic farming may take several years. Patience, consistency, willingness to learn and bear losses in the first stages is what helps to pass this period.
The next stage is the voluntary inspection by independent certification organizations from the EU. It includes the implementation of recommendations, annual inspections and tests, careful planning, accounting and documentation.
Organic farming gives everyone the opportunity to eat truly healthy food and supports the ecosystem as a whole. Loyalty to principles, honest approach and openness are the keys to success in organic production.
Any process begins with making a resolution and accumulating knowledge. The decision to create an organic farm often comes with the understanding that traditional production methods worsen the ecosystem, and the products themselves are harmful to health.
The process of transition to organic farming may take several years. Patience, consistency, willingness to learn and bear losses in the first stages is what helps to pass this period.
The next stage is the voluntary inspection by independent certification organizations from the EU. It includes the implementation of recommendations, annual inspections and tests, careful planning, accounting and documentation.
Organic farming gives everyone the opportunity to eat truly healthy food and supports the ecosystem as a whole. Loyalty to principles, honest approach and openness are the keys to success in organic production.
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How to distinguish organic products from ordinary ones?
1.Look for the official ecolabel on the package:
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European Union
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Germany
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Italy
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USA
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Russia
This label means that the company has an organic certificate. If you see other signs, these are indicators of greenwashing. You can learn more about what greenwashing is and how consumers are cheated in our field journal.
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2.Check for a certificate. There are two ways to do this:
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Request an organic certificate from the manufacturer.
Request the document from the manufacturer directly. After receiving the document: check the validity period of the certificate, as well as the consistency of the name of the tested product and the name of the manufacturer's company.
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Check the availability of the certificate yourself.
We will show you how to do it using the example of the European bio-certificate (EU Organic Bio). Find the Eurolist sign on the package - underneath there should be an alphanumeric code. Type the code into the search engine and figure out the control body that certified the product. In the case of M2 products it is the German agency KIWA.
Next - go to the website of the certifying organization and find (or request) a certificate for the manufacturer's company. In the certificate, also check its validity period, the correspondence of the name of the examined product and the name of the manufacturer's company.
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Some history
1972 – 1980
In 1972, the International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movement (IFOAM) was founded with the goal of spreading organic farming methods, and the first standards were developed in 1980.
2007
In 2007, the European Consul approved a regulation number 834/2007, which outlined the principles, objectives and rules of organic production and defined how organic products must be labeled.
2010
The existing logo was adopted on a competitive basis in 2010. Obtaining this certificate is mandatory for all suppliers wishing to sell their products in the EU as organic and voluntary for those who sell in other markets.
2020
In Russia, the first organic standard was created back in 2015, it was replaced in 2016 by the new GOST 33980-2016. The Federal Law on Organic Products comes into force on January 1, 2020