Organic certification meaning, in EU trade, is formal confirmation by an accredited control body that a product complies with Regulation (EU) 2018/848, covering prohibited inputs, biodiversity requirements, segregation from non-organic product and annual inspection.
In trade practice
Ukrainian exporters supplying the EU must hold a valid certificate of conformity issued by an EU-recognised control body and produce a certificate of inspection for each consignment via the TRACES NT system. Buyers verify both documents before accepting delivery. Common failures include gaps in the transaction document chain, use of non-permitted processing aids and inadequate segregation records at the processing facility.
In a specification
A purchase contract for organic goods should reference Regulation (EU) 2018/848, name the accepted control body, require the certificate of conformity and specify that a certificate of inspection must accompany each shipment.