EU Organic Certification (EC 834/2007 & EC 889/2008)
1.What is SRS equivalent EU organic product certification
EU Organic is the unified organic agriculture and product certification system of the European Union. It imposes mandatory regulatory requirements on production, processing, labelling and supervision to ensure that products comply with ecological, health and animal welfare standards.
2.Legal and regulatory system
EU Organic Regulations: SRS Organic Standard has been recognised by the EU Commission for offering certification equivalent to the EU organic regulations (Regulation (EC) No 834/2007 and its implementation rules Regulation (EC) No 889/2008). We offer this service in all countries listed in Regulation (EU) No 2021/2325.
As of January 2025, only Regulation (EU) 2018/848 will be applicable for third countries. We offer this service in all countries listed in Regulation (EU) No 2024/2794. See the linked table for products listed in Annex 1 of Regulation (EU) 2018/848, for which we accept applications for certification.
Our equivalent SRS Organic Standard continues to be valid until the end of 2025 for exporters from China and Taiwan to Great Britain.
EU certification involves inspection of your organic operation sites, including subcontractors, certification of organic products and the issuance of transaction documents for organic trade, so-called Certificates of Inspection (CoI).
3.Which companies need to apply for SRS equivalent EU organic product certification
Enterprises that need to export "organic" products to the EU market or markets in countries with equivalent EU standards
4.Which products can apply for SRS equivalent EU organic product certification
The following products from agricultural sources that have been invested or planned to be invested in the EU market can apply for SRS equivalent EU organic product certification:
(1) Live or unprocessed agricultural products
(2) Processing agricultural products for food use
(3) Feed
(4) Yeast used as food or feed
(Not applicable: turtles, wild animal products from fishing and hunting, etc.; processed products not intended for human food (excluding feed), such as cotton peels, etc.)
5.certification process
6.How to prepare SRS equivalent EU organic product certification
(1) Select a base or processing plant with an environment that meets the equivalent EU standard requirements for SRS
(2) On file: Establish a series of management system documents in accordance with standard requirements and continuously maintain effective operation
(3) Operational: Conduct organic production or processing activities in accordance with standard requirements
7.How long does it take to obtain certification results
The general certification time can be divided into three parts: the time before on-site inspection+the time from inspection to certification decision+the time for enterprise rectification=the time to obtain the certificate. The time before on-site inspection mainly depends on the time for the enterprise to prepare the materials, which means that this part of the time is controlled by the enterprise itself. The time from on-site inspection to certification decision issuance is 30 days, and the time for enterprise rectification also depends on the speed of enterprise rectification, which is still controlled by the enterprise itself. The entire process, from applying for certification to obtaining the certificate, can be completed in two to three months with the active cooperation of the enterprise.
8.Use of EU Organic Product Labels and Logos for Market Entry into the European Union
Logo Specifications:Mandatory use of the EU Euro-leaf logo.
Size:Minimum height ≥ 9 mm (may be reduced to 6 mm for small packages); aspect ratio 1:1.5; no distortion or colour change permitted.
Colour:Green (Pantone 376 C / CMYK 50-0-100-0) and white.
Mandatory Information
Organic agricultural origin in the EU
Certification body code
Organic percentage of product ingredients
For non-EU ingredients, the country of origin must be indicated.
9.Validity Period of Organic Certification
The certificate is typically valid for 12 months; annual surveillance audits and certificate renewal are required each year.
10.Why do enterprises apply for EU Organic Certification
(1) Meet EU market access requirements and expand export channels
(2) Enhance product reputation and international competitiveness
(3) Promote production standardization and sustainable agricultural practices
(4) Strengthen consumer trust and increase product added value
(5) Contribute to ecological environment protection and sustainable agricultural development
11.Cost of EU Organic Product Certification
Fees depend on enterprise scale, product categories, complexity of operation and the quotation of the certification body. They usually include application fee, inspection fee, certification fee, testing fee, annual surveillance fee, etc. The specific cost shall be determined through consultation with the certification body.
