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From 5th to 7th February 2025, the international fruit trade industry will be meeting in Berlin for FRUIT LOGISTICA. The trade fair is considered the world's leading event for the fruit and vegetable sector and covers the entire supply chain from production to sales. We look forward to connecting with professionals from across the food industry. Come and meet our global team of experts in the Farm Feed Food sector and find out how our services can help you comply with regulations and grow sustainably. Visit us in Berlin at our stand A-41 in hall 1.2.

Introduction to organic certification – webinar

February 11 - 14, 2025 – Biofach 2025. Experts from the international organic and natural cosmetics industry will meet at the Nuremberg Exhibition Center for BIOFACH, the world's leading trade fair for organic food. We are very pleased to be part of this unique industry event and would like to invite you to visit us in booth 7 - 107

From 5th to 7th February 2025, the international fruit trade industry will be meeting in Berlin for FRUIT LOGISTICA. The trade fair is considered the world's leading event for the fruit and vegetable sector and covers the entire supply chain from production to sales. We look forward to connecting with professionals from across the food industry. Come and meet our global team of experts in the Farm Feed Food sector and find out how our services can help you comply with regulations and grow sustainably. Visit us in Berlin at our booth A-41 in hall 1.2.

In January 2023, USDA published a new so-called Final Rule. It was a revision of the regulations of the National Organic Program (NOP). The focus is on the SOE (Strengthening Organic Enforcement). The SOE went into full effect March 19th, 2024. To give you a detailed overview of the Final Rule and its implementation, Kiwa BCS Öko-Garantie GmbH is offering a webinar on the SOE on August 13th, 2024 (09:00a.m. CET).

Kiwa BCS ÖKO Garantie GmbH has been officially recognized by the European Commission as a control body in accordance with 2018/848. From 21st June 2024, Kiwa BCS ÖKO Garantie GmbH is authorized to carry out inspections and certifications in accordance with the latest EU regulations for organic production in more than 40 countries.

The USDA publishes the “New Final Rule” for the National Organic Program in the USA (kiwa.com), which requires all organic imports into the United States to be declared organic and accompanied by a NOP import certificate. This change will improve traceability and monitoring of organic imports into the United States, making fraud more difficult.

As an international organic control body Asia is a very important market for Kiwa BCS. Not only do we have an office in China since more than 25 Years but Kiwa BCS also performs inspection across Asia and South-East Asian countries. Take the opportunity and meet us in person at Thaifex. We will be part of the German pavilion and can be fount at Hall 6 booth number 6-L07.

Kiwa BCS has been an integral part of BioFach since the beginning. We are pleased to be present again this year with a stand in Hall 9 for our partner companies and end consumers. During the exchange about the main topic "Bio. Food Sovereignty. True prices" from the perspective of an organic inspection body, exciting and forward-looking discussions will take place, which will continue to be the driving force behind our daily work.

In the following guide we try to simplify the certification requirements for your activities. To determine whether your company or your trading partner needs to be NOP certified, we have created the NOP-SOE flowchart.

The emergence of longer and more complex supply chains has made the need for more verification tools and methods necessary. The Strengthening Organic Enforcement (SOE) Final Rule requires that operations label nonretail containers with critical information that will help to prevent commingling of organic and non-organic products and contact with prohibited substances while supporting traceability and verification. The rule also clarifies how to calculate the percentage of organic ingredients in multi-ingredient products.

On 19 - 21 November 2023, Biofach in Saudi Arabia will open its doors and Kiwa BCS Öko-Garantie GmbH will of course be there again. Biofach in Saudi Arabia brings together more than 15 countries under one roof. This is where the organic industry of the entire MENA region meets. Kiwa BCS-Öko Garantie has been active in Saudi Arabia for many years and with its expertise, enables certification according to the local organic standard OSKSA (Organic Standard of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia).

Kiwa Rostock, a leading name in water quality testing, has received award-winning certification from the Water Regulations Advisory Scheme (WRAS) as a recognised laboratory. This recognition demonstrates Kiwa Rostock's commitment to the highest water quality and safety standards. WRAS recognition means that the laboratory meets strict criteria of competence and compliance to submit reports that are recognised as evidence of compliance with the Water Supply Regulations. Kiwa Rostock complies with ISO/IEC 17025:2017 and can perform tests in various categories, including non-metallic materials in contact with drinking water.

In January of 2023 the USDA published a new final rule. It is a revision of the National Organic Program's (NOP) regulatory. The main focus lies on the SOE (Strengthening Organic Enforcement). Following, you get an overview on the changes that have been made. Hence, if your company is part of NOP please read this article carefully. 

UKCA- und CE-Kennzeichnung für Bauprodukte laufen in Großbritannien bis 30. Juni 2025 parallel Die britische Regierung hat die Anerkennung der CE-Kennzeichnung für Konformitätsnachweise von Bauprodukten offiziell bis zum 30. Juni 2025 verlängert.

Thank you for your loyalty! As the first state-approved inspection body in Germany, Kiwa BCS celebrates its 30th anniversary in 2022. Since its foundation in 1992 in Nuremberg, the then "BCS Öko-Garantie GmbH" has grown steadily and has been able to make a name for itself on the market with high-quality services in the organic certification of food processors and producers.