The Alliance for Organic Integrity is pleased to announce the launch of The Organic Integrity Mapping Project – 2024 Survey at Biofach in Nuremberg, Germany.
The Alliance has initiated this research project in order to develop a thorough understanding of the global organic integrity landscape: the organisations and initiatives currently working to improve the integrity of the organic control system or address deficiencies within it.
The organic community has much to be proud of for collective efforts over the last 70 years to develop and grow the global organic assurance system. But as organic has become increasingly mainstream, the burgeoning certification industry faces increasing pressure, competition and scrutiny: poor quality auditing, inconsistencies and high-profile fraud cases continue to undermine consumer confidence in the organic label. If the organic market is to continue to grow and offer maximum environmental and social benefits, certification must be effective, rigorous, consistent across the globe, as well as contin-uously improving.
Approximately 30 global experts have been selected by The Alliance Board and will be approached to contribute their insights on the organic integrity work being undertaken (or not) in Harmonization, Fo-rensic Tools, Building Competence, Tackling Fraud and Communication. A survey is also being made available to the whole organic community, to gather broader insights and ensure all in the community have the opportunity to contribute.
As well as sharing the findings as a resource for organic control community via the website and The Organic Standard publication, The Alliance will identify the gaps that need to be filled and identify ini-tiatives to support as well as organisations to bring into The Alliance as Partners.
Francis Blake, President of The Alliance said
“Please help us Strengthen Organic Integrity Globally: contribute to this research, by completing the survey here”
This survey closes on 31st March 2024
Contact thomas@alliancefororganicintegrity.bio for more information.
About The Alliance for Organic Integrity
The Alliance was founded in 2019 by IOAS to improve organic integrity. Our mission, is to be the global multistakeholder Alliance that delivers the education, tools and resources needed to lift quality in organic control; maintaining the integrity of organic certification and consumer confidence in the organic label. We are not-for-profit organisation, registered in the US as a 501(c)(3) corporation. Visit our website to learn more or find out how you can join the Alliance and support our work. www.alliancefororganicintegrity.bio
