Approved Inputs For Organic Farms
Approved Inputs For Organic Farms
Certified organic farmers are required to use only certified approved inputs or other inputs allowed by their certification body and the EU organic regulation.
The Soil Association's Approved and Verified Inputs scheme exists to assure that an input, such as fertiliser or composts, complies with the Soil Association standards and EU organic regulations. The scheme provides producers with confidence when selecting inputs--and reduces the time taken for your certification officer to approve the use of a product.
Verified and Approved
Two levels of approval are available under the scheme:
- Verified products have been confirmed as suitable for use in organic systems. A certification officer will first assess the composition of a product against the Soil Association standards and EU regulation, then issue a letter confirming if the input is compliant and whether any restrictions apply to its use.
- Approved inputs can carry the Soil Association Approved logo. Manufacturers of these products are inspected annually, and products must be produced to the Soil Association organic standards for processors.
It is important to note that some products may have additional conditions for use. This will be indicated on the letter (for Verified inputs) or the packaging (for Approved inputs).
Finding approved inputs
The input products listed below are certified as Soil Association Approved inputs for organic farms and meet the requirements of the organic regulations (EC) 834/2007 and 889/2008. Please note: we have not assessed product efficacy and the suitability for your organic business.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding the use of any approved input, please contact Tom Hartley on 0117 314 5136, or by using this form.
Fertilisers
Including liquid feeds, compound fertilisers, mineral fertilisers, trace elements, plant stimulants/tonics and liming agents.
Composts
Including propagating media, mulches, mushroom substrates, composts suitable for organic potted herbs and soil conditioners.
Microorganisms
Including grass and forage additives, slurry treatments, compost activators and soil nutrient availability enhancers.
Get your product approved
If you have a product that you would like to certify or verify under this scheme, please contact the Producer Certification team on 0117 914 2412 or email goorganic@soilassociation.org