EU Organic Certification
What is SRS equivalent EU organic product certification
The act of auditing an enterprise's product scope, production process and business premises in accordance with the requirements of the latest EU organic standard regulation (EU) 2018/848 and its relevant implementing acts, and issuing organic certificates accordingly.
Legal and regulatory system
As the core regulation of the current EU organic system, (EU) 2018/848 entered into force in the European Union on 1 January 2022, and has been fully applicable to third countries including China since 1 January 2025, while replacing previous regulations such as (EC) 834/2007 and (EC) 889/2008.
Which companies need to apply for SRS equivalent EU organic product certification
Enterprises planning to place their products on the EU market as "organic" or export them to countries/regions with mutual recognition of EU organic standards.
Which products can apply for SRS equivalent EU organic product certification
The following products from agricultural sources that have been invested or planned to be invested in the EU market can apply for SRS equivalent EU organic product certification:
(1) Live or unprocessed agricultural products
(2) Processing agricultural products for food use
(3) Feed
(4) Yeast used as food or feed
(Not applicable: turtles, wild animal products from fishing and hunting, etc.; processed products not intended for human food (excluding feed), such as cotton peels, etc.)
certification process
How to prepare SRS equivalent EU organic product certification
(1) Select a base or processing plant with an environment that meets the equivalent EU standard requirements for SRS
(2) On file: Establish a series of management system documents in accordance with standard requirements and continuously maintain effective operation
(3) Operational: Conduct organic production or processing activities in accordance with standard requirements
How long does it take to obtain certification results
The general certification time can be divided into three parts: the time before on-site inspection+the time from inspection to certification decision+the time for enterprise rectification=the time to obtain the certificate. The time before on-site inspection mainly depends on the time for the enterprise to prepare the materials, which means that this part of the time is controlled by the enterprise itself. The time from on-site inspection to certification decision issuance is 30 days, and the time for enterprise rectification also depends on the speed of enterprise rectification, which is still controlled by the enterprise itself. The entire process, from applying for certification to obtaining the certificate, can be completed in two to three months with the active cooperation of the enterprise.
