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Why an ITF?
Organic trade continues to grow at the rate of 15%-20% per year worldwide
Why an ITF?
Organic trade continues to grow at the rate of 15%-20% per year worldwide Over 100 countries are exporting certified organic products
Why an ITF?
Organic trade continues to grow at the rate of 15%-20% per year worldwide Over 100 countries are exporting certified organic products
Focus on opportunities for harmonization, recognition, equivalence and other forms of cooperation within and between government and private sector organic guarantee systems
Process
Review organic standards, regulations and conformity assessment systems
Process
Review organic standards, regulations and conformity assessment systems Analyze the impact of existing organic regulations on trade
Process
Review organic standards, regulations and conformity assessment systems Analyze the impact of existing organic regulations on trade
Examine current models and mechanisms that enable organic trade
Process (Cont.)
Review experiences of cooperation, in the organic sector to facilitate trade and market access
Process (Cont.)
Review experiences of cooperation, in the organic sector to facilitate trade and market access Examine models and mechanisms From other sectors that facilitate trade and market access
Process (Cont.)
Identify best pathways for establishing equivalence and mutual recognition in the organic sector
Process (Cont.)
Identify best pathways for establishing equivalence and mutual recognition in the organic sector Agree on a long-term strategy and medium-term action plan
Recommendations
Countries make every effort to utilize ITF results in order to facilitate trade
Recommendations
Countries make every effort to utilize ITF results in order to facilitate trade
Equivalence of organic standards is based on the ITF Guidelines for Equivalency (EquiTool)
Recommendations (Cont.)
Governments commit to using the two international standards (Codex and IFOAM) as the reference point for import approvals
Recommendations (Cont.)
Governments commit to using the two international standards (Codex and IFOAM) as the reference point for import approvals
Public-private participation in the development/decision of both Codex Organic Guidelines and IFOAM standards is improved
Recommendations (Cont.)
The International Requirements for Organic Certification Bodies (IROCB) serve as a benchmark for recognizing certification bodies and accepting organic product certification
Recommendations (Cont.)
Governments and private accreditation systems should take initiatives to develop mutual recognition agreements based on the IROCB
Recommendations (Cont.)
Governments and private accreditation systems should take initiatives to develop mutual recognition agreements based on the IROCB
The IROCB should also serve in the long term as a catalyst for convergence on a single international requirement
Recommendations (Cont.)
The IROCB may serve as a basis for direct accreditation when possible
Recommendations (Cont.)
The IROCB serve as a basis for direct accreditation when possible
Consideration should be given to emerging alternatives to third party certification such as participatory guarantee systems
Publications
BENEFITS TO STAKEHOLDERS
Organic Farmers
Access to markets and increased standard of living
BENEFITS TO STAKEHOLDERS
Organic Farmers
Access to markets and increased standard of living Not having to get multiple certifications to access markets in various countries
BENEFITS TO STAKEHOLDERS
Organic Traders
One tool for many different markets would greatly simplify the process
BENEFITS TO STAKEHOLDERS
Organic Traders
One tool for many different markets would greatly simplify the process
Lower costs in both sourcing and selling organic products and ingredients
BENEFITS TO STAKEHOLDERS
Organic Certifiers
Lower costs and increase direct client services
BENEFITS TO STAKEHOLDERS
Organic Certifiers
Lower costs and increase direct client services
BENEFITS TO STAKEHOLDERS
Organic Certifiers
Lower costs and increase direct client services
BENEFITS TO STAKEHOLDERS
BENEFITS TO STAKEHOLDERS
BENEFITS TO STAKEHOLDERS
BENEFITS TO STAKEHOLDERS
BENEFITS TO STAKEHOLDERS
Intergovernmental Organizations
Increasing the global organic marketplace improves the environment and contributes to alleviating world poverty
BENEFITS TO STAKEHOLDERS
Intergovernmental Organizations
Increasing the global organic marketplace improves the environment and contributes to alleviating world poverty
BENEFITS TO STAKEHOLDERS
Organic Retailers
Greater selection of products for consumers
BENEFITS TO STAKEHOLDERS
Organic Retailers
Greater selection of products for consumers Support greater number of developing countries who have joined the organic marketplace
BENEFITS TO STAKEHOLDERS
Organic Consumers
More availability and choices of organic products
BENEFITS TO STAKEHOLDERS
Organic Consumers
More availability and choices of organic products Support farmers in developing countries
BENEFITS TO STAKEHOLDERS
Organic Consumers
More availability and choices of organic products Support farmers in developing countries
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