Accreditation Scope NPOP/NAB/0018
Official Scopes of Organic Certification Under CGCERT
CGCERT provides accredited third-party organic certification across multiple scopes including Crop Production, Wild Forest Produce, Food Processing, Bio-Inputs, and Smallholder Grower Groups in accordance with NPOP norms.
CORE SERVICES & SCOPE OF CERTIFICATION:
CGCERT offers comprehensive organic certification services across diverse sectors:
- Crop Production Certification: Applicable to individual farmers growing annual, biennial, or perennial crops, ensuring that the entire lifecycle of the crop strictly adheres to organic standards.
- Grower Group Certification / Internal Control System (ICS): Designed specifically for small and marginal farmers who are geographically contiguous and follow similar farming practices. This system significantly minimizes the cost of certification per farmer.
- Wild Collection Certification (NTFPs): Certification for Non-Timber Forest Products gathered from natural forests, such as Harra, Baheda, Amla, Mahua, Tamarind, Chironji, wild honey, etc.
- Organic Input Approval: Reviewing and approving commercial inputs (such as vermicompost, bio-fertilizers, bio-pesticides, and soil conditioners) to confirm they comply with organic farming standards.
- Processing & Trade Certification: Certification for facilities involved in the processing, handling, packaging, and trading of organic commodities to prevent cross-contamination.
STRATEGIC ADVANTAGES OF CGCERT
- Global Equivalency: Access premium international markets (EU, USA, Switzerland) leveraging NPOP's global alignment.
- Premium Pricing: Certified organic products command a 20% to 50% price premium over conventional commodities, directly boosting income for rural and tribal incomes.
- Traceability & Integrity: The CGCERT organic seal acts as a guarantee of purity, assuring health-conscious global buyers that the product is 100% synthetic chemical-free.
- Expertise in Forestry: CGCERT possesses unmatched specialized expertise in certifying wild forest flora and medicinal plants.
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