Certification to the EU organic standards

Oregon Tilth offers services to evaluate certified crop and handling operations to the European Union (EU) organic standard.

How can I comply with the EU organic regulations?

OTCO certified operators in the U.S. that are certified to the National Organic Program (NOP) standards, can export to the EU under the equivalency trade arrangement. U.S. operators do not need to apply separately for the EU Organic Certification Program.

For OTCO certified operators in Mexico, we offer EU certification since Mexico and Europe do not have an equivalency trade arrangement. Operators that fully comply with EU organic regulations can export to the EU.

How do I apply for EU organic certification?

For operators located in Mexico, review the current Regulation (EU) 2018/848 -rules on organic production and labelling of organic products to ensure your operation is compliant. You will then undergo a full inspection and audit to EU 2018/848 and the applicable regulations with a declaration of compliance issued upon successful review.