We at Organic Amrit believe that of all virtues, Trust, Transparency, Credibility and Accessibility are the ones that are in major deficit in this Organic Sector. Our commitment to only deal in Certified Organic Produce is unwavering. There will be no compromise on quality!
We verify every supplier’s certification and check its validity and we also visit farms to see the processes and techniques firsthand. We also conduct random testing even on certified goods, to be doubly sure of quality.
Once the order is placed we ensure that every order is thoroughly quality checked before it leaves our fulfilment centre. In order to achieve that, we get the produce first at our centre, which is then checked and verified by our team.
To ensure that the produce reaches you in the best state, we have put in place our own supply chain system that is designed keeping in mind the preservation and purity of Organic Produce. We do it ourselves, treating each delivery with utmost care, rather than depend on a third-party courier.
The problem of fraud and mis-labelling occurs when a product is organic while it contains non-organic ingredients or where the organic production standards are not adhered to in the production process. Therefore, it becomes important to check if the food labelled as "organic" is genuinely organic.
We at Organic Amrit believe that of all virtues: trust, transparency, credibility and accessibility are the ones
that are in major deficit in the Organic and Eco Sustainable sector. Our commitment to only provide our customers
with “Certified Organic and Eco/Sustainable Goods” is unwavering. There will be no compromise whatsoever!
To ensure that the produce reaches you in the best state, we have appropriate logistics systems,
that are especially planned keeping in mind the speed of delivery, preservation, shelf life and
purity of products in this segment.
Consumers are often misled while shopping Organic and Sustainable products in the market, the problem of fraud and mis-labelling occurs when a shop or a vendor claims that the product is organic while it contains non-organic ingredients, the production standards are not monitored or adhered to, hence it doesn’t carry legitimate certifications. Therefore, as consumers it becomes important to check if the product claiming to be Organic or Sustainable/Eco-positive is genuinely so.
The certification/s also attest to the passion and care for each and every detail of the organic production/processing/manufacturing processes.
Converting a conventional farm into an Organic Farm : In case of farm produce, if all the standards and procedures are in place, general time to convert a conventional farm into an organic one, depending on the types of crops being certified is 2 -3 years. If the land under certification has been unused, or lying fallow for long, then there may be exceptions to these timelines, especially if the soil and water tests are good.
In case of Fresh Produce (like vegetables and fruits), the farm has overall certification for a list of crops and quantities, hence only fresh fruits and vegetables from Certified Organic Farms will be sold on the Organic Amit website. Individual items may or may not carry labels.
Please also note that some of the products may be eco-positive but not necessarily have certifications as per regulations in India yet. And in few cases where suppliers are using all certified raw materials that we can verify, but they have not yet obtained end-product certifications, we are supporting such suppliers and motivating them to complete the process.
Listed below are some common certifications, that we recommend you check, depending on your location, before purchasing a sustainable/eco-positive product, however this does not imply that one is better than the other or these are the only certifications there are.
Disclaimer: We have shared details of the some of the certifications just for customer awareness and education purposes only. All countries have their own certification standards and procedures for this segment.
Certifications are obtained depending upon the scope and sector, are hence different for different countries, products and segments:
The certificate also attests to the passion and care for each and every detail of the production process. Here is the list of some key Certifications that Organic Amrit recommends you check before purchase:
India Organic, Certification is issued by testing centres accredited by APEDA under the National Program for Organic Production (NPOP) of the Government of India. Regulatory body APEDA (Agricultural and processed food products export development authority) have laid down the guidelines for organic certification. This certification has some standards which all organic companies need to follow in their vegetables, grains and fruits produce, process and packaging.
In 2006, India’s organic certification process under NPOP has been granted equivalence with European Union. It has also been recognized for conformity assessment by USDA’s NOP.
Jaivik Bharat is Food Safety and Standards Association of India (FSSAI) certified food item, it means that certain standards have been met to regulate their manufacture, storage, distribution, sale and import to ensure availability of safe and wholesome food for human consumption.
The Food Safety and Standards (Organic Foods) Regulations, 2017 are based on the standards of National Programme for Organic Production (NPOP) and Participatory Guarantee System (PGS-India). The customer will be assured of the genuineness after the Regulations are notified.
This certification verifies that all United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) regulations, requirement and specifications are adhered to by the organization. It ensures absolute commitment to Organic Certification qualifications, wide range of detailed monitoring as well as control measures, as established by the United States Department of Agriculture.
Japanese Agricultural Standards (JAS), the JAS Standards for organic plants and organic processed foods of plant origin were established in 2000 on the basis with the Guidelines for the Production, Processing, Labelling and Marketing of Organically Produced Foods which were adopted by the Codex Alimentarius Commission. The organic JAS logo can only be applied by registered business entities that have been certified by the Accredited certification body to verify that organic foods are produced in compliance with JAS.
European Union Organic Certification (EU) This certification guarantees that the product in question complies with the common European organic food standards. Consumers buying products bearing this logo can be confident that at least 95% of the product’s ingredients have been organically produced, the product complies with the rules of the official inspection scheme, the product has come directly from the producer in a sealed package and that the product bears the name of the producer, the vendor and the name or code of the inspection body.
Participatory Guarantee System for India (PGS-India) – PGS India Green and PGS India Organic PGS-India (Participatory Guarantee System of India) is a quality assurance initiative that is locally relevant, it emphasizes on the participation of stakeholders, including producers and consumers and operate outside the frame of third party certification.
PGS-India is facilitated by Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Govt. of India through National Centre of Organic Farming (NCOF) as its Secretariat.
The PGS-INDIA GREEN logo refers to products obtained from the agriculture fields under process of conversion. The certification mark certifies that the food product conforms to the NSOP
The PGS-INDIA ORGANIC logo refers to products obtained from the agriculture fields which are completely converted into organic. The certification mark certifies that the organic food product conforms to the NSOP
The COSMOS standard defines the criteria that companies must meet to ensure consumers that their products are genuine organic cosmetics produced to the highest feasible sustainability practices.
Organic farming is part of an extensive supply chain, which also includes food processing, distribution and retailing. To reach the organic markets, the whole chain of organic production needs to be inspected and certified. Should all requirements be fulfilled, the certificate can be issued and the organic logo can be used on the certified products.
Control Union Certifications upholds stringent professional auditing and certification procedures. There are many kinds of Control Union Certifications, few examples for Organic Inputs and Pet Food are:
Control Union- Organic Input Certification
Control Union- Organic Pet Food
EnviroCann is a third-party certification organization, focused on the Quality Assurance and Quality Control of production and products. The Enviroganic Certification is the highest level of certification from EnviroCann. It reflects that all Envirocann standards regarding state and local environmental compliance are met and that organic management practices are being used. In products that are certified, were no pesticide residues detected.
The EnvirOganic logo represents products produced using exemplary practices, organic inputs, and in a manner exceeding current national organic standards.
The mission for GOTS is the development, implementation, verification, protection and promotion of the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS). This standard stipulates requirements throughout the supply chain for both ecological and labour conditions in textile and apparel manufacturing using organically produced raw materials. Organic production is based on a system of farming that maintains and replenishes soil fertility without the use of toxic, persistent pesticides or synthetic fertilisers. In addition, it includes welfare standards for animal husbandry and prohibits genetically modified organisms.
DISCLAIMER: ORGANIC AMRIT is sharing this information purely for consumer education purposes, please use your descrition while purchasing an Organic Product...
