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Steps to certification

We offer an experienced and personal service throughout each stage of the certification process - but going organic is more straightforward than you might think with just three key steps.

1. Application

Talk through the process with a member of our friendly team, who will send you an information pack. Our information packs include all you need to apply, including a guide to certification, details of our fees and an example of our contract.

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  • Soil Association Certification contract example [PDF, 159 KB]

2. Inspection

When we’ve received your application, we’ll arrange an inspection of your operation. After the inspection, your inspector will give you a detailed report and an action summary form outlining any areas where standards have yet to be met. If applying from outside the UK, your action summary form will be sent from your allocated certification officer.

3. Certification

Your certification officer will then ask you to agree any corrective actions from your action summary form or provide further information for approval. Once completed, your certification officer will issue your first certificate.
 

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