The Brucke & Virtus Organic Production Standard is a worldwide program for organic production and processing. Organic agricultural and horticultural systems promote the sustainable production of food of optimum quality and quantity. The program has been developed with reference to IFOAM, European Community Regulation (EEC) No 2092/91, USDA Rulings, JAS requirements and the Codex Alimentarius Guidelines. The Brucke & Virtus Organic Production Standard has been Guide 65 (EN 45 011) accredited by the RvA, Japanes MAFF and the USDA. In addition Brucke & Virtus local organic program in Austria has been accredited by the local Authorities since 1999.

EVENT

Concern for food safety and purity has lead to distrust of over-industrialized food manufacture and overly-artificial foods. These concerns have dramatically increased the demand for Organic foods in most Western countries in recent years with an annual growth of 20% and more. Brucke & Virtus has answered the needs expressed by more and more farmers and processors by developing a program with reference to the International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements (IFOAM ) and the major importing markets with their specific local organic requirements. This standard the Brucke & Virtus Organic Production Standard was first launched in February 2000 and has since been particularly successfully in those markets that operate for a number of different Export markets. Products certified against the Brucke & Virtus Organic Production Standard are now among others imported into countries like United Kingdom, Germany, the Netherlands and Japan.

PERFORMANCE

Compatible with other management systems, like ISO 9000 and 14001, or Safe Quality Food (SQF) Standard
Sustainable production methods
Prohibition of agro-chemicals
Meets animal behavioral and health requirements
Organic logo demonstrates conformity to Organic Production Standard to purchasers and consumers
Consumers ready to pay a premium for Organic products
Partnership with IFOAM guarantees the relevance of the Program
Since the launch of its organic programmes, more than 1500 certificates have been awarded by Brucke & Virtus
Accredited by RVA (Dutch accreditation body) and Japanese MAFF
Standard complies with all major import EU, US, Japan markets and approved by the JAS MAFF and major European countries

PLACES

The program is available to:

Food producers
Food processors
Livestock farmers
Aquaculture

WHY BRUCKE & VIRTUS?

Brucke & Virtus Organic Standard has integrated all major market standards into one easy to understand standard
Brucke & Virtus is known throughout the world for its integrity and professionalism
Brucke & Virtus is a one-stop certification body that knows the agri-food industry - saving you time and money
Brucke & Virtus employs full-time, integrated and multi-skilled agri-food auditors who understand your business
Brucke & Virtus has training services to support all its services
Brucke & Virtus has a global network of food laboratories around the world
Brucke & Virtus integrity and strength come from over 120 years of experience
Brucke & Virtus certification marks are recognized around the world
Brucke & Virtus is the world´s largest certification body

CERTIFICATION

1. Attend recognized Brucke & Virtus Organic Production Standard Training (recommended)
2. Proposal / Application for Certification
3. Pre-assessment Audit
4. Document Review
5. Certification Audit
6. Registration / Ongoing Surveillance