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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
We have launched the new institutional website, updated with all the information our clients need. At the beginning of February 2021, we launched the new
We have launched the LETIS Vegan and LETIS Free Hens quality seals, which are now available. These new seals seek to attend the demands of
The USDA is changing their approach to organic oversight in India. Currently, USDA does not have direct visibility or enforcement authority over many organic certifiers
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LETIS certifies EEQ through the equivalent IACB (International Accredited Certification Bodies) standard.
This program allows the certification of the European Union regulations for:
Since 2002, organic products wishing to enter the United States must comply with the NOP (National Organic Program). This program is regulated by the USDA (United States Department of Agriculture). LETIS is directly accredited by the USDA to audit and certify these regulations worldwide.
Through the LETIS NOP-COR program, we offer the possibility of certifying the equivalence between the organic standards of the United States and Canada, in order to access both the US and Canadian markets.
LETIS has a nationally applicable organic certification program (Law 25,127 and its regulations), equivalent to the organic regulations of the European Union.
The LETIS SUE program allows organic products manufactured in Argentina to also be marketed within the countries of the European Union. Certification is carried out throughout the production chain: primary production, processing and trading.
LETIS certifies an enormous diversity of agricultural-livestock productions and their associated agro-industry, guaranteeing the quality and experience in the service provided.
This regulation aims to ensure a possible productive management system that:
The SENASA – European Union equivalence does not include the scope of aquaculture and viticulture. For these scopes, we offer the LETIS SENASA (Argentina) and LETIS EEQ (European Union) programs.
Those producers located outside of Argentina and who wish to market their products in the country, must certify the LETIS SENASA Argentina standard.
In the case of operations in Argentina: since 2001 the certification regime for organic products in Japan (JAS – Japanese Agricultural Standard) has been in force.
Through an agreement between SENASA Argentina and the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries of Japan (MAFF), Argentina has obtained the recognition of equivalence with the JAS standard.
The LETIS JAS program allows any product certified by the Argentine standard to enter Japan, except for alcoholic beverages and animal origin products.
LETIS is accredited by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency to certify organic products in compliance with the requirements of the COR (Canadian Organic Regime) standard. LETIS offers this certification worldwide.
Through the LETIS COR-NOP program, we offer the possibility of certifying the equivalence between the Canada and US organic standards, in order to access both the Canadian and US markets.
The GLOBALG.A.P. certifies good agricultural practices globally. It mainly covers the following points: traceability (monitoring), production techniques (controlled use of agrochemicals), environmental protection, hygienic aspects (no chemical, physical and biological contamination) and social (adequate work environment). It is made up of modules integrating the production process, from its beginning until the product is removed from the production unit.
GLOBALG.A.P. is a “business to business (B2B)” certification, which means that it connects , through a certificate of conformity, your company with others such as international and national marketers, distributors and supermarkets, who are looking for suppliers of proven high quality.
LETIS is accredited to certify the scope of GLOBALG.A.P. IFA (Standard for Integrated Farm Assurance) in fruits, vegetables and bulk crops.
How to certify?
The GLOBALG.A.P. IFA Standard V5 is built on a system of modules that enables producers to get certified for several sub-scopes in one audit. It consists of:
The Control Points and Compliance Criteria (CPCC) are also modular-based consisting of:
To get certified, producers must comply with all the CPCC relevant for their sub-scope. For example, a strawberry grower must comply with the All Farm Base CPCC, the Crops Standard CPCC and the Fruit & Vegetables CPCC to receive a GLOBALG.A.P. IFA Fruit & Vegetables Standard Certificate.
GLOBALG.A.P. also provides checklists for each module to help producers better prepare their farms and make the necessary changes before a certification body inspector performs an audit or inspection.
Certification Options:
GLOBALG.A.P. + Add on
In response to the growing concerns that have arisen around certain issues in the agricultural production process and the supply chain, GLOBALG.A.P. developed its “add-ons”. These additional and voluntary modules seek to optimize your GLOBALG.A.P. Certification.
LETIS offers the following Add-ons:
The FDA promulgated this law in 2011, which covers products for export to the US and also their internal production. This law requires specific practices to be implemented and followed for the production, handling, and import of food products.
To support implementation efforts at the producer level, GLOBALG.A.P. offers its FSMA Produce Safety Rule Add-on to address control points found in the FSMA Produce Safety Rule (FSMA PSR).
This Add-on aids producers in identifying FSMA requirements that must be addressed at the farm level when accompanied by IFA FV certification.
Inspection reports and certificates for IFA FV and the FSMA PSR Add-on can be provided to importers, retailers, and other value-chain participants as evidence of a producer’s efforts toward FSMA implementation.
Is a voluntary ready-to-use module developed to assess social practices on the farm, addressing specific aspects of workers’ health, safety and welfare.
As a complement to the GLOBALG.A.P. Certification, it helps producers to establish a good social management system on their farms, offering buyers an additional guarantee and protecting one of the most important resources of the farm: its workers.
GRASP measures can be assessed together with the GLOBALG.A.P. audit. A GLOBALG.A.P. Certification Body (CB) approved for GRASP conducts the GRASP assessment of your production facilities. The assessment results are then uploaded to the GLOBALG.A.P. Database, showing your level of compliance, and are then visible to industry supply chain partners and buyers who have been granted access.
LETIS has provided services to the agricultural activity since 1998, certifying organic productions, quality protocols and good agricultural practices in grains, fibers, fruits and vegetables, seeds and propagation material.
The certification is a business tool to access new markets, set up in business in existing markets, increase the sale of certain products and add value to them.
Compliance with quality protocols such as Good Agriculture Practices (GAP), GLOBALG.A.P. and Organic has become a requirement to enter the main markets of the world. The Organic certification ensures the traceability and differentiation of your products.
The added value in the production of food and beverages is certified by LETIS in its different stages, from the collection and conditioning of cereals, to the production of fruit juices, baked goods, and the elaboration of gourmet products, among others.
By “organic”, “ecological” or “biological” is understood to be any plant / animal / aquaculture product from a sustainable production system that, through the rational management of natural resources and without the use of chemical synthesis products. The organic system provides healthy and abundant food, while allowing the maintenance or increase of the fertility of the resource, its biotic activity and biological diversity. These products must allow consumers to clearly identify their organic status through a certification system that guarantees it.
Countries that have their own organic legislation on production and organic control system require by law that products labeled as “organic”, “ecological” or “biological” be certified according to their national standard, through accredited third-party certifiers as LETIS.
In addition to being a source of healthy and environmentally friendly food, organic products are a growing consumer trend and attractive to the producer due to their premium prices. The certification allows the producer to access different international markets.
LETIS offers auditing and certification services for the organic standards of the following countries:
LETIS has a nationally applicable organic certification program (Law 25,127 and its regulations), equivalent to the organic regulations of the European Union.
The LETIS SUE program allows organic products manufactured in Argentina to also be marketed within the countries of the European Union. Certification is carried out throughout the production chain: primary production, processing and trading.
LETIS certifies an enormous diversity of agricultural-livestock productions and their associated agro-industry, guaranteeing the quality and experience in the service provided.
This regulation aims to ensure a possible productive management system that:
The SENASA – European Union equivalence does not include the scope of aquaculture and viticulture. For these scopes, we offer the LETIS SENASA (Argentina) and LETIS EEQ (European Union) programs.
Those producers located outside of Argentina and who wish to market their products in the country, must certify the LETIS SENASA Argentina standard.
LETIS certifies EEQ through the equivalent IACB (International Accredited Certification Bodies) standard.
This program allows the certification of the European Union regulations for:
Since 2002, organic products wishing to enter the United States must comply with the NOP (National Organic Program). This program is regulated by the USDA (United States Department of Agriculture). LETIS is directly accredited by the USDA to audit and certify these regulations worldwide.
Through the LETIS NOP-COR program, we offer the possibility of certifying the equivalence between the organic standards of the United States and Canada, in order to access both the US and Canadian markets.
LETIS is accredited by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency to certify organic products in compliance with the requirements of the COR (Canadian Organic Regime) standard. LETIS offers this certification worldwide.
Through the LETIS COR-NOP program, we offer the possibility of certifying the equivalence between the Canada and US organic standards, in order to access both the Canadian and US markets.
LETIS is accredited by CAEQ (Comittee on Accreditation for Evaluation of Quality) to certify the CARTv standard (Quebec). This is the organic standard for the Quebec canadian region.
This standard is mandatory for:
In the case of operations in Argentina: since 2001 the certification regime for organic products in Japan (JAS – Japanese Agricultural Standard) has been in force.
Through an agreement between SENASA Argentina and the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries of Japan (MAFF), Argentina has obtained the recognition of equivalence with the JAS standard.
The LETIS JAS program allows any product certified by the Argentine standard to enter Japan, except for alcoholic beverages and animal origin products.
The FAO (Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations) and the WHO (World Health Organization) have established International Guidelines for the production, processing, labeling and marketing of foods produced with organic methods, in order to guide the producer and protect the consumer against deception and fraud. All Member Countries of the Codex Alimentarius Commission have endorsed these guidelines. The private sector equivalent of the Codex Alimentarius guidelines is the International Basic Standards for Organic Production and Processing, created by the International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements IFOAM.
The Codex Alimentarius and IFOAM guidelines contain the approved management principles for the production of plants, livestock, bees and their products (IFOAM also has provisions for fibers, aquaculture and non-wood forest products). Additionally, it includes requirements for handling, storage, processing, packaging and transportation of products, as well as a list of substances allowed in the production and processing of organic food. The LETIS IFOAM program offers certification of this regulation.
LETIS Peru is accredited by SENASA Peru to carry out audits and certification of the organic standard, in accordance with the Reglamento Técnico para los Productos Orgánicos (2006) and Supreme Decree DS 010-2010-AG.
LETIS is recognized by ICB (International Certification Biosuisse AG) to carry out audits of this standard that allows the entry of certified production in the Swiss market.
Bio Suisse’s guidelines are based on the Organic Agriculture Ordinance, but go further in many aspects such as plant protection, animal feed, processing and social norms.
Those who wish to certify the LETIS Biosuisse Program, must take into account the following:
Request documents from info@letis.org
LETIS conducts audits for the Brazilian organic standard, in compliance with Law No. 10.831. The certification is issued by the Brazilian certifier IBD. Therefore, our clients have the advantage and recognition that comes from being certified by Brazil’s largest certifier.
LETIS has inspectors that are qualified and approved to carry out the audits for the certification of products under the Organic Standard of South Korea. Through an agreement between LETIS and the South Korean certifier DCOK (DOALNARA CERTIFIED ORGANIC KOREA), DCOK issues the certificates of conformity for this norm based on LETIS audits.
Request documents from info@letis.org
China Organic Product Certification Services under China National Organic Product Standard (GB/T 19630-2011).
The GB/T19630-2011 Standard for Organic Products is applicable for all organic products for sale in the Chinese market, including domestic and imported products. The products can be sold legally as organic products in Chinese market only with certification of such standard. The standard consists of four parts, which respectively specify the requirements in the field of organic production, processing, marking, selling and management system.
LETIS has a cooperation agreement with SRS Shanghai, who is the certifier entity accredited for the GBT Standard.
Request documents from info@letis.org
KRAV is the Swedish organic market’s private label. KRAV requirements have to be followed in addition to those requested by EU-Organic. The KRAV Standards are adapted to the IFOAM Standards and included in the IFOAM Family of Standards. The KRAV Standards also comply with the EU regulation for organic production (EC) No 834/2007.
LETIS is approved by KRAV Ekonomisk Förening as an inspection body for the KRAV standard.
The KRAV Standards can be used as follows:
Request documents from info@letis.org
The FAO (Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations) and the WHO (World Health Organization) have established International Guidelines for the production, processing, labeling and marketing of foods produced with organic methods, in order to guide the producer and protect the consumer against deception and fraud. All Member Countries of the Codex Alimentarius Commission have endorsed these guidelines. The private sector equivalent of the Codex Alimentarius guidelines is the International Basic Standards for Organic Production and Processing, created by the International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements IFOAM.
The Codex Alimentarius and IFOAM guidelines contain the approved management principles for the production of plants, livestock, bees and their products (IFOAM also has provisions for fibers, aquaculture and non-wood forest products). Additionally, it includes requirements for handling, storage, processing, packaging and transportation of products, as well as a list of substances allowed in the production and processing of organic food. The LETIS IFOAM program offers certification of this regulation.
KRAV is the Swedish organic market’s private label. KRAV requirements have to be followed in addition to those requested by EU-Organic. The KRAV Standards are adapted to the IFOAM Standards and included in the IFOAM Family of Standards. The KRAV Standards also comply with the EU regulation for organic production (EC) No 834/2007.
LETIS is approved by KRAV Ekonomisk Förening as an inspection body for the KRAV standard.
The KRAV Standards can be used as follows:
Request documents from info@letis.org
LETIS has inspectors that are qualified and approved to carry out the audits for the certification of products under the Organic Standard of South Korea. Through an agreement between LETIS and the South Korean certifier DCOK (DOALNARA CERTIFIED ORGANIC KOREA), DCOK issues the certificates of conformity for this norm based on LETIS audits.
Request documents from info@letis.org
China Organic Product Certification Services under China National Organic Product Standard (GB/T 19630-2011).
The GB/T19630-2011 Standard for Organic Products is applicable for all organic products for sale in the Chinese market, including domestic and imported products. The products can be sold legally as organic products in Chinese market only with certification of such standard. The standard consists of four parts, which respectively specify the requirements in the field of organic production, processing, marking, selling and management system.
LETIS has a cooperation agreement with SRS Shanghai, who is the certifier entity accredited for the GBT Standard.
Request documents from info@letis.org
LETIS Peru is accredited by SENASA Peru to carry out audits and certification of the organic standard, in accordance with the Reglamento Técnico para los Productos Orgánicos (2006) and Supreme Decree DS 010-2010-AG.
LETIS conducts audits for the Brazilian organic standard, in compliance with Law No. 10.831. The certification is issued by the Brazilian certifier IBD. Therefore, our clients have the advantage and recognition that comes from being certified by Brazil’s largest certifier.
LETIS is recognized by ICB (International Certification Biosuisse AG) to carry out audits of this standard that allows the entry of certified production in the Swiss market.
Bio Suisse’s guidelines are based on the Organic Agriculture Ordinance, but go further in many aspects such as plant protection, animal feed, processing and social norms.
Those who wish to certify the LETIS Biosuisse Program, must take into account the following:
Request documents from info@letis.org
The LETIS GAP Program guarantees the reliable verification of compliance with Good Agricultural Practices, whose implementation is mandatory in Argentina since 2020 for fruitculture and in 2021 onwards for vegetables, according to the resolution of the Argentine National Government 5/2018.
The LETIS GAP program enables the entire process to be effectively managed with the IRAM 14110 standard, incorporating a sustainable vision into primary food production and making efficient use of resources and appropriate integrated management of pests and diseases.
The purpose of this standard is to establish the general criteria that allows to obtain safe products for consumption. Its field of application includes production, harvesting, storage, packaging and transportation.
LETIS audits and certifies different private protocols. Your company can request LETIS to prepare a protocol according to its needs, or opt for the certification of a current private protocol.
For more information, do not hesitate to contact us: info@letis.org
This protocol has been developed by LETIS in response to the need for honey and other beehive products to have a certain location, a verified and audited settlement. There is also the need for the entire production chain to have a traceability system to avoid mixing with non-certified products, or a GMO contamination.
With the conviction that consumers increasingly demand a clear identification of the products they choose to take to their table, we understand that carrying out a specific labeling requires the responsibility of compliance and verification of it, which is why third party certification is included.
Honey free of Genetically modified Organisms (GMO free)
This is a LETIS Private Protocol to comply with Good Agricultural Practices in the production of alfalfa bales.
The production of bales must ensure, through GAP techniques, that they are free of toxic weeds and phytosanitary products prohibited for this crop.
Other points to control are related to the hygiene of the crop, health and safety of the workers, handling, storage, transport and traceability of production.
Protocol for the production of bales of alfalfa
The Seal “Argentine Food, a natural choice” is a country brand that seeks to differentiate foods produced in Argentina under a premium quality standard. It is granted by the Argentinian Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries to the products that request it and comply with the requirements established in specific protocols.
LETIS performs the third party audits of this program.
Products that have this Seal can obtain an additional 0.5% to the tariff position in Export Refunds (PEN Decree No. 1341/16).
This Protocol integrates the Sustainability Program for the Argentine Wine Industry. It was developed by Bodegas de Argentina, which provides its associates and the Argentine wine industry in general with educational and awareness tools to increase the application of sustainable practices in their vineyards/wineries, as well as measuring and verifying their progress.
The Sustainability Program for the Argentine wine industry aims to strengthen the environmental, social and economic sustainability and the competitiveness of the Argentine wine industry in the long term.
LETIS carries out the third party audits that allow access to this certification issued by Bodegas de Argentina.
Se entiende por “orgánico”, “ecológico” o “biológico” a todo producto vegetal / animal / acuícola proveniente de un sistema de producción sustentable, que mediante el manejo racional de los recursos naturales y sin la utilización de productos de síntesis química, brinde alimentos sanos y abundantes, mientras que permita el mantenimiento o incremento de la fertilidad del recurso, su actividad biótica y la diversidad biológica. Estos productos deben permitir a los consumidores la identificación clara de su condición de orgánico a través de un sistema de certificación que lo garantice.
Los países que poseen legislación orgánica propia sobre la producción y sistema de control orgánico, exigen por ley que los productos rotulados como “orgánico”, “ecológico” o “biológico” sean certificados de acuerdo a su norma nacional, mediante certificadoras de tercera parte acreditadas como LETIS.
Además de ser una fuente de alimentos sanos y medioambientalmente amigables, los productos orgánicos son una tendencia de consumo en crecimiento y atractiva para el productor por sus precios premium. La certificación permite al productor acceder a diferentes mercados internacionales.
LETIS ofrece servicios de auditoría y certificación para las normas orgánicas de los siguientes países: