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International Accredited Certification Bodies
The IACB is a globally incorporated society comprising certification bodies accredited by IOAS or ISO/IEC 17065 for organic certification.
Our mission at IACB is to provide comprehensive support and information to our members regarding accreditation, standards, regulations, and certification processes. We facilitate the exchange of knowledge and cooperation among certifiers through various channels such as discussion groups, networking events, and training sessions. With a diverse membership spanning the globe, IACB boasts a wealth of collective expertise, offering a unique opportunity to stay abreast of local certification issues.
IACB developed an EU Equivalent Standard that has been used by certifiers for many years. This standard, recognized by accreditation bodies like IOAS, consolidates and streamlined EU organic regulations governing production and processing. Now that certifiers are implementing the new EU regulation 2018/848, IACB continues to work together to provide training and resources to our members.
Continuously, we are engaged in projects that impact our members' operations, fostering connectivity and knowledge exchange among certification body members.
IACB Management Board
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Ing. Agr. Sofia Landa, OIA
Chair
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Cindy Elder, OCIA
Vice Chair
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Krista Wanser, Oregon Tilth
Treasurer
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Kasey Moctezuma, QAI
Secretary
Members
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Become a member
Are you an accredited organic certification body? Would you like to be part of a community of certifiers from across the globe who exchange information, best practice and training?
Join the IACB!
To be eligible to join, you must:
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Be accredited by International Organic Accreditation Services (IOAS) or accredited to ISO 17065 for an organic scope.
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Complete the
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Pay an annual membership fee
(see fee structure for details).
Alongside IACB membership, the IACB also offers a European Union (EU) Equivalent Standard that meets the requirements of the EU Commission for importing organic products into the EU, and which is recognised by accreditation bodies such as IOAS.
Use of the EU Equivalent Standard is separate from IACB membership, and incurs separate fees (discounted for IACB members).
How much does it cost?
Annual membership rates start at just $150 (US dollars) per organization.
EU Equivalent Standard fees start at $500.
Please contact us for details to iacbinformation@gmail.com.
Contact Us
If you are interested in finding out more about the IACB, please contact us.
