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Organic Certification Systems - Markdown
Organic certification systems are frameworks where third-party organizations verify and certify that organic agricultural products and processed foods meet established standards. Major systems include Japan's Organic JAS, the USDA Organic in the United States, and EU Organic in Europe. These systems set standards such as prohibiting chemical fertilizers and synthetic pesticides, banning genetic modification techniques, and requiring environmental conservation efforts, providing consumers with assurance when selecting organic foods.
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| code | slug | name | description | authority | establishedYear | region |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| JAS | organic-jas | Organic JAS (Japan) | Japan's certification system for organic agricultural products and foods. | Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) | 2001 | Japan |
| USDA | usda-organic | USDA Organic (United States) | The organic certification system operated by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. | USDA National Organic Program (NOP) | 2002 | United States of America |
| EU | eu-organic | EU Organic (European Union) | The European Union's organic food certification system. | European Commission Directorate-General for Agriculture and Rural Development | 1991 | European Union (EU 27 member states) |
| COR | canada-organic | Canada Organic Regime (COR) | Canada's organic products certification system. | Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) | 2009 | Canada |
| NASAA | australia-organic | NASAA Organic (Australia) | Australia's primary organic certification system. | National Association for Sustainable Agriculture Australia | 1986 | Australia |
| BIO | bio-siegel | Bio Siegel (Germany) | Germany's national organic mark. | Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture (BMEL) | 2001 | Germany |