Certification updates

Need-to-know updates for organic clients on topics including; changes to standards, technical or regulatory updates, announcements from third parties like Defra, or operational changes from Soil Association Certification. These updates must be read by clients as part of your licensing agreement. Updates are also sent to clients via email.

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Shipping containers Updates
Changes to process eligibility for export to the EU

The process of grinding, crushing, powdering or milling will no longer be eligible for export to the EU.

Exporting and importing
Shipping containers Updates
Movement Assistance Scheme (MAS) closing

Users of the MAS should note that it will close on 30 June 2025.

Exporting and importing
Shipping containers Updates
Changes to process eligibility for export to the EU

The process of grinding, crushing, powdering or milling will no longer be eligible for export to the EU.

Exporting and importing
A pig roaming in grass Updates
New restrictions on the use of non-organic protein in pig and poultry diets in GB

A reminder of the change in the allowance to use up to 5% non-organic protein feed ingredients for organic pigs and poultry, when organic ingredients are not available.

Standards Farming
A forest floor with tree trunks, grass, moss and the sun peeking through distant trees Updates
New certification integrity measures

Statement on certification integrity measures following an incidence of fraud in Türkiye.

Forestry
Shipping containers Updates
Reminder of first consignee requirements for Certificates of Inspection (COI)

The GB (retained) and EU organic regulation requires that the first consignee carries out some specific checks when they receive imported organic goods from outside of the EU, EEA, NI and CH.

Exporting and importing
Shipping containers Updates
Changes to the GB list of approved third country certification bodies

Defra have published an update to the GB list of approved third country certification bodies, including reovals and new additions.

Exporting and importing
Mountain peaks and sea Updates
Soil Association organic farmed salmon consultation

The Soil Association has conducted an extensive review into the welfare needs and environmental impacts of farmed salmon, and is now consulting on the proposals.

Aquaculture Standards
A pig roaming in grass Updates
New restrictions on the use of non-organic protein in pig and poultry diets in GB

A further update regarding the change in the allowance to use up to 5% non-organic protein feed ingredients for organic pigs and poultry.

Farming Standards
Shipping containers Updates
Import and export availability over Christmas and New Year

Availability for endorsing import and export certificates over the Christmas and New Year period December 2025 - January 2026.

Exporting and importing
A tractor cutting silage in a field growing a mix of plant species Updates
Changes to the % of organic seed

Defra have agreed that the percentage of organic seed in grass and forage mixes can temporarily be reduced to 50% in 2026.

Updates
Use of non-organic pullets and new restrictions on non-organic protein in pig and poultry diets

Changes to the Organic Regulation in GB for poultry and pig farmers.

Farming Standards