Plant the seeds, watch your organic business grow
Want your organic produce to stand out on a global stage?
Internationally recognised verification could be the key.
We offer comprehensive support to help you achieve globally recognised organic certification. From start to finish, we’ll be by your side, guiding you through the application process, preparing for inspiration, addressing any non-conformance
What is Organic Certification?
Organic certification demonstrates that a farming or food production operation has met a strict set of standards that define the process for producing organic food. This certification ensures that products labeled as “organic” have been grown, processed, and handled in accordance with established organic practices. All organic farms and food companies are inspected at least once a year and the standards for organic food are laid down in UK law.
The process of producing organically produced goods involves fewer pesticides, no artificial colours or preservatives, no routine use of antibiotics, GM free and a higher standard of animal welfare.
For wholesalers and primary processors, organic certification looks to ensure that the chain of custody hasn’t been broken and products can maintain their status as organic.
With a wide range of standards for different industries, certification covers all aspects of organic food manufacturing, production storage and sales.
Is Organic Certification right for my business?
Whether organic certification is right for your business depends on several factors, including the type of products you offer, your business goals, and your capacity to meet the rigorous standards involved in the certification process.
Benefits of Organic Certification
Market access
Gain access to premium markets and expand market reach.
Price stability
Organic products are generally less sensitive to market fluctuations in certain sectors.
Increases brand credibility
Enhance your brand’s reputation.
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Creates a unique selling proposition.
Increase profitability
With perceived higher quality, sustainability, and health benefits. Organic certification allows businesses to price their products higher, increasing profitability.
Improves farming and production practices
Certification encourages businesses to adopt more efficient and sustainable farming or production methods, enhancing product quality, reducing waste, and streamlining operations.
Tax benefits and financial incentives
The UK Government offers a range of financial incentives and tax breaks to businesses holding an organic certification.
Reduced costs
Such as chemical pesticides and fertilisers, leading to long-term savings.
BRCG Certification in Numbers
Record value: the UK organic market reached a record high of £3.7 billion in 2024.
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Growth: the market experienced a 7.3% growth in 2024, according to the Soil Association.
Doubled in a decade: The market's value has doubled in the past 10 years.
Organic unit sales grew four-times more than non-organic in major retail.
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Organic farming remains stuck on 3% of UK farmland
The market is heavily reliant on imports.
Source: Soil Association, Organic Market Report 2025
What Does the Organic Certification Standard Cover?
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Soil and crop management, soil fertility and weed, pest, and disease control - Animal welfare, humane treatment and ethical practices
- Processing and handling- non-toxic methods and separation of organic and non-organic products
- Environmental sustainability, sustainability practices and waste management
- Traceability and transparency, record-keeping and labeling
Consultancy Services
How we can help your business
Our highly qualified consultants are available across the UK to assist clients with food safety certification. Certification can be awarded from a number of different certification bodies through different schemes. We have previously helped clients reach organic certification through schemes such as the Organic Food Federation and the Soil Association.
Our Organic Certification support comprises of:
Gap analysis
To assess the exciting level of compliance and gauge the scope of the work needed to obtain Organic certification. Including:
- Current food safety systems in place
- How current systems compare to requirements of the standard
- Documentation systems, including traceability and inspection of related records
- Staffing and personnel requirements
Onsite audits
Provide a plan of action including costs and timelines to implement changes highlighted in the gap analysis.
Implementation
Carry out necessary changes to comply with Organic standards including creating tailored food safety documents and procedures.
Ongoing support
a. Help selecting an examining body
b. Help represent you on audit day (if desired)
c. Schedule ongoing internal audits to help maintain Organic certification
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