Major Progress for All Organic Citrus from Argentina in the EU
The authorization to use sodium bicarbonate, following the reopening of the EU market, boosts sustainable production of organic citrus from Argentina. At LETIS, we are pleased to announce an important update related to the reopening of the European Union (EU) market to organic citrus from Argentina. This update allows the use of sodium bicarbonate as […]
Catena Zapata, LETIS Client, Ranked 1st in the 2023 “World’s Best Vineyards Awards”.
Catena Zapata, a LETIS client, was voted as Number One in the 2023 “World’s Best Vineyards Awards”. In a ceremony held in July of this year, in the Rioja wine region in Spain, Catena Zapata, a LETIS client, was voted as Number One in the World’s Best Vineyards. Founded in 1902, it is the […]
LETIS around the world: Inspections in Cayman Islands and Canada
At LETIS, we take pride in our international reach and continue to extend our services worldwide. Two of the most recent destinations we have visited are the Cayman Islands and Canada, where our organic inspections have left a positive impact. Cayman Islands: Organic Production Certification This time, our focus was on the beautiful […]
Expanding Horizons: Japan Canada Organic Equivalency Arrangement Now Includes Organic Alcoholic Beverages
Get ready for an exciting development in the world of organics! The Government of Canada is taking a step forward by broadening its organic equivalency arrangement with Japan. Starting from August 31, 2023, you will find organic alcoholic beverages within the scope of this arrangement. This significant stride builds upon the original equivalency agreement established […]
The GGN label of GLOBALG.A.P. increases its reach across Europe
The new GGN label for aquaculture, flowers and ornamentals, fruit and vegetables from certified production processes was launched in 2021 and continues to develop across Europe. The label’s reach continues to expand, reaching more than 40 products in Eroski supermarket stores throughout #Spain. Thus they become the first chain to offer the combination of fruits, […]
LETIS certifies the new GLOBALG.A.P. ADD-ON “SPRING”
The SPRING quality seal (Sustainable Program for Irrigation and Groundwater use) is intended to demonstrate the commitment to the sustainable management of the water resource. Do you use water responsibly for your crops? 💧🌱Did you know that more than 70% of the world’s fresh water is used for agriculture? As pressure on this limited resource […]
NATURE´S WAY: Organic winemaking in Argentina
Organic and biodynamic winemaking in Argentina was once the preserve of a small but passionate subset of producers catering to a niche market. Now, growing demand for sustainably-produced wines is fuelling a “revolution”, with producers big and small raising the bar for organic Argentine wine. Mauricio Castro, from LETIS´s development area, and “VinoDinámicos” group coordinator […]
Attention Beekeepers and Livestock Producers: USDA amends the National Organic Processing and Livestock List
The Organic Foods Production Act created the National List of Allowed and Prohibited Substances (National List) as a tool for managing the substances used in organic production over time. In general, natural substances are allowed in organics and synthetic substances are prohibited. The National List identifies the limited exceptions to these general rules. The National […]
NOP-Organic Transition Timeline for Operations in India
Following our News published in February 2021, “Important changes in the organic regulation relationship between USA and India“, this is a reminder of the India Transition Timeline requested by the USDA. Since the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) National Organic Program (NOP) is ending its recognition agreement with India, APEDA-accredited certifiers will no longer provide […]
LETIS will be participating in BIOFACH 2021, the most important online fair for organic products in the world
From February 17th to 19th our team will be part of the main fair for organic products in the world, BIOFACH 2021, which takes place every year in Nürnberg (Germany). This year, due to the context that we are experiencing worldwide, BIOFACH will be developed in online format. Our commitment to the most important fair […]