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Organic certification

We’re the trusted organic certification experts across food and drink, farming and growing, fashion, textiles, beauty and wellbeing. Dive into our schemes.

Our organic certification schemes

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Food and drink

Organic certification for food and drink products. We support businesses to meet legal organic requirements and Soil Association higher standards.

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Farming and growing

Organic certification for farmers and growers. We support farmers and growers to meet legal organic requirements and Soil Association higher standards.

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Beauty and wellbeing

Organic and natural certification for beauty and wellbeing products. We support businesses to certify to COSMOS - the international standard for organic cosmetics.

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Fashion and textiles

Organic certification for fashion and textiles. We support businesses to certify to GOTS, the worldwide leading textile processing standard for organic fibres.

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Aquaculture

Organic certification for aquaculture. We support businesses to certify their aquatic foods such as fish, shellfish, crustaceans and seaweed.

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Approved and verified inputs

Our Approved and Verified Inputs scheme makes sure that an input, such as fertiliser or compost, complies with Soil Association standards.

Our impact

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

£3.9bn

total value

UK organic food and drink market

Organic Market Report, 2026

+7%

growth

of organic in supermarkets in 2025

Organic Market Report, 2026

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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.

Resources and guidance

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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.

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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 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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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.

Exporting for organic businesses

Learn more about the countries where we are aware of organic export requirements.

Soil Association Certification is essential to our business, and the organic logo is recognised throughout the country. It is a badge of quality and is important to our customers.

Ann and Bob Paton Farmer, Hexhamshire Organics

Here to support you every step of the way

Business support

Support for your organic business, including certification, guidance on importing and exporting, sourcing and supply chain support, and the ability to connect your products and services with other organic businesses.

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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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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.

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.

Have a question about organic certification?

We're here to support you. Speak to a member of our certification team for support with applications or clarification on standards to ensure your business meets organic requirements.

Updates and news

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Latest articles

Certification updates

Read the latest updates on changes to organic standards, certification requirements and policy that affect certified businesses.

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