Voices

“I could sell my organic products in more countries without having to get different certifications for each of those countries. If I have more market opportunity, I can truly support my family and feel more secure in life.”

Charles Kimani, Kenya

“This would streamline our process and allow us to increase our efficiency in regulating organic imports. It would bring a greater availability of products and improve our service to our constituents.”

Klaus Budde, Germany

“These tools would improve the access of my country’s organic agricultural products to the world market, bringing us the opportunity for many new trading partners. It would reduce costs and provide economic opportunities for our citizens.”

Ananto Seta, Indonesia

“By increasing the worldwide organic marketplace, we improve the environment and contribute to alleviating poverty. These tools contribute to sustainable development”

Asad Naqvi, Switzerland

“We can lower costs and increase direct client services instead of spending time and money to get multiple accreditations for various international markets.”

Felicia Echeverria, Costa Rica

“Having one tool that can be used as an equivalency standard for many different markets would greatly simplify the process and lower my costs significantly in both sourcing and selling organic ingredients and products.”

Norihisa Senda, Japan

“I am able to provide a far greater selection of products for my customers. And in the process, I can support a greater number of farmers in developing countries around the world who have joined the organic marketplace.”

Pam Mehnert, USA