Food and drink organic certification

Soil Association organic certified food and drink products have been assessed against some of the highest environmental and animal welfare standards, helping consumers make informed choices. Soil Association Certification works to amplify organic and offers a wealth of business support.

Fresh eggs in a wicker basket next to a Soil Association Organic sign

What is organic certification?

Any food product sold as organic in the UK has to comply with organic regulation requirements written into a set of standards. Organic certification is a requirement to demonstrate a product or operation has met these legal standards.

The Soil Association symbol is a recognised and trusted mark of organic certification internationally, and as a certification body we deliver certification to some of the highest organic standards.

£3.9bn

total value

UK organic food and drink market

Organic Market Report, 2026

14th

consecutive growth year

The total UK organic food and drink market experienced its fourteenth consecutive growth year, rising 7.3% to reach £3.9bn

Organic Market Report, 2026

95%

of the food we eat relies on soil

UN, 2022

Information on organic certification

Benefits of certification

Find out why so many food and drink businesses choose to certify their products with Soil Association Certification, from our trusted standards to expert support, market insight and routes to market.

How to apply

Everything you need to know about applying for organic certification. Find out about the application process, from initial contact with us to receiving your certificate.

Costs and fees

Find out how much food and drink certification costs, including application, inspection and annual licence fees.

Resources

Access guidance, templates and resources to help food and drink businesses meet organic certification requirements and stay compliant.

Annual inspection and licence renewal

Guidance on renewing your food and drink licence and preparing for inspection, including timelines, what to expect and how to prepare.

Better business for a better world

Certification

We certify to higher standards

Soil Association organic standards go further than the legal minimum in key areas such as animal welfare, the environment and human health. At Soil Association Certification, we certify organic businesses and products to these higher standards.

Part of a charity with a mission

Soil Association Certification is part of the Soil Association charity. Our profits are either given to the Soil Association charity or reinvested into our business to help fund our shared ambition of transforming the way we live, farm and use land.

Here to support you every step of the way

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