1. Steps towards Certification
Choice of certifier
market requirements & certification standard(s)
must have the required accreditations to certify these standards
EN45011/ISO 65 and/or IFOAM accreditation
competent, good service
good reputation, well-accepted by buyers
price comparison ?
Application procedures
send information about organic project
receive information about prices & procedures
complete application documents
approve offer/sign contract
agree on date for first inspection when internal inspection will be ready (min. 80%)

2. Focus of External Inspection
Internal Inspection
This is checked by:
evaluation of ICS manual
farm file checking at ICS office
comparison with results of re-inspections
interviews with staff
review of farmers lists
overall risk assessment by inspector
Internal Approval & Sanctions
Internal Documentation
Training & Staff Qualifications
Monitoring Product Flow
The external inspection verifies whether the ICS is designed and implemented well so that the organic integrity is sufficiently guaranteed

3. Re-Inspection of Farmers (Sample Inspections)
Inspection of fields
Inspection of storage facilities
Interview with farmer
Checking of documentation
Cross-check with results of internal control

4. Organic Certification
Corrective measures
(conditions) +
- Soil erosion must be controlled better
- Checking of previous farming practices must be improved
- Better training for inspectors is needed
- Receipts have to be given to farmers
- Farm maps need to be improved