Organic produce grown is certified by IMO

What is certification and why do we need it?
The certification process aims to convert the growing area to comply with requirements of this standard within a period of 3 years. Certification offers valuable assurance that an acceptable standard is followed while producing. Organic farming, as well as other organic related entities, could easily become mismanaged and mistrusted if not placed under some well thought rules, guidelines, and regulations that are set by qualified specialists in the field.

Organic products meet stringent standards: Organic certification is the public's assurance that, products have been grown and handled according to strict procedures without persistent toxic chemical inputs and generally involve a set of production standards for growing, storage, processing, packaging and shipping.

More about organic foods:

• Organic food production systems are based on farm management practices that replenish and maintain soil fertility by providing optimal conditions for soil biological activity
• Organic food is food that has been determined by an independent third-party certification program to by produced in accordance with a nationally approved list of materials and practices.
• Organic food is documented and verified by an accurate and comprehensive record of the production and handling system.
• Only nationally approved materials have been used on the land and crops for at least three years before harvest.
• Organic food has been grown, harvested, preserved, processed, stored, transported and marketed in accordance with nationally approved materials and practices.
• Organic food meets all regulations governing the safety and quality of the food supply.
• Internal Control System (ICS) is established for quality assurance. The evaluation is done by checking the ICS documentation system and staff qualifications and re-inspecting some farmers.

Certification is necessary mainly to guarantee a consumer that the necessary procedures have been followed. Organic certification addresses a growing worldwide demand for organic food. It is intended to assure quality and prevent fraud. Many outlets offer products that are not certified, but labeled as organic and are sold at exorbitant prices.