Soil Association Certification

Business support

We provide our clients with a wealth of support. Learn more about the benefits you can access, including insights into business, marketing and new routes to market, free and discounted events, and industry reports.

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Certification resources

We have made the certification process as simple as possible. Whether you are an existing client or starting your journey, you can find documents, templates and guidance on everything from labelling to renewing your licence on our resources hub.

Events and training

Build key relationships and hear from industry experts. We host accredited courses, in-person trade events, organic awards ceremonies, and free training.

Marketing organic

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Trade and consumer trends

Organic Market Report

Who buys organic, what do they buy, and how is the market performing? Download our free digital report to access current data-backed retail trends. Gain insight into organic farming, beauty and textiles, and read our predictions for the year ahead.
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A shop sign bearing the Soil Association Certification organic symbol

Promoting organic

Access a wealth of resources to help you tell the organic story. Learn how to use the organic symbol, and what you can say when marketing organic. We provide free marketing materials that you can use online, in deliveries and at point of sale.
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Understanding organic experience days

Build a strong practical understanding of organic principles and see them brought to life on a working farm. Join us at Yeo Valley Organic Farm to learn the tools to communicate the benefits of organic and answer common questions.

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Supply chain and sourcing

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Certification

Organic certification checker

Check whether another business holds a current Soil Association organic licence. Search by business name or licence number to view certification details for due diligence, sourcing and compliance.
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Organic supplier search

Find certified organic suppliers using our online supplier checker. Search for organic ingredients and products held by businesses certified to Soil Association organic standards.
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Organic marketplace

Browse listings from other organic producers. You can use our online marketplace to buy or sell livestock, feed and machinery, and offer grazing, land and job opportunities.

Find approved organic inputs

Check which inputs are approved or verified for use under Soil Association organic standards. Find permitted products, conditions of use and any restrictions before you apply.

Find approved organic abattoirs

Check which UK abattoirs are certified to organic standards. Find approved sites, certification status and relevant details before you make arrangements.
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Organic poultry suppliers

Our clients must use organic poultry if available. To help you find what you need, we have collated a list of organic poultry suppliers.

Importing and exporting organic

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Exporting

Exporting for organic businesses

Information for organic businesses who are exporting organic food, feed, seed and livestock.
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Certificate credit payment

Pre-purchase credits for export certificates out of GB/UK.
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Importing

Importing organic

If you are importing organic food, drink or feed into the UK, the organic regulation requires that you hold an organic licence. Access our helpful resources for importing organic.

Contact us

With over 50 years' experience in certification, we provide personalised support for certified organic businesses.
0117 914 2406
Organic, forestry and nature markets

Client portals

Soil Association Certification clients across most of our certification schemes can access and manage their account using the relevant client portal.