IFOAM - Organics International believes that there is one common vision of what organic is, regardless of the slight differences in the details of standards and regulations. The Organic Guarantee System (OGS) of IFOAM - Organics International draws the line between what is organic and what is not.
The OGS of IFOAM - Organics International is a package of activities and services for operators across the organic sector.
Activities & Services

IFOAM Family of Standards - a service for standard owners
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Recognition of Conformity Assessment Systems: A Service for Organic Accreditation Programs
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IFOAM Norms, Including the IFOAM Standard - A global framework to approve organic standards!
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IFOAM Accreditation - A Service for certifiers, delivered by the IOAS
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Official PGS Recognition Program - A Service for PGS Initiatives
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Global Organic Certification Directory - A comprehensive online database of Certifiers
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IFOAM - Organics International also offers tailored training courses. Individuals interested in learning more about these offers can access our training page here for additional information.