The International Task Force on Harmonization and Equivalency
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The International Task Force on Harmonization and Equivalency in Organic Agriculture (ITF)
Why an ITF? Organic trade continues to grow at the rate of 15%-20% per year worldwide
Why an ITF? Organic trade continues to grow at the rate of 15%-20% per year worldwide Over 100 countries are exporting certified organic products
Why an ITF? Organic trade continues to grow at the rate of 15%-20% per year worldwide Over 100 countries are exporting certified organic products Over 400 public and private certification bodies in global organic marketplace
Why an ITF? (cont. ) Presence of many governmental and private standards and technical regulations governing organic production and certification
Why an ITF? (cont. ) Presence of many governmental and private standards and technical regulations governing organic production and certification Mutual recognition and equivalency among these systems is extremely limited
Why an ITF? (cont. ) Burden on producers and traders that need multiple certifications to access different markets
Why an ITF? (cont. ) Burden on producers and traders that need multiple certifications to access different markets Multitude of standards and certification requirements are a major obstacle to the growth of the organic sector, especially in developing countries
Birth of the ITF In 2001, IFOAM, FAO and UNCTAD joined forces to search for solutions to the problems in the global organic marketplace
Birth of the ITF In 2001, IFOAM, FAO and UNCTAD joined forces to search for solutions to the problems in the global organic marketplace Conference on International Harmonization and Equivalence in Organic Agriculture was held in Nuremburg, Germany in February, 2002
Birth of the ITF (Cont. ) 210 participants from 52 countries concluded that a multi-stakeholder task force should be established to elaborate practical proposals and solutions
Birth of the ITF (Cont. ) 210 participants from 52 countries concluded that a multi-stakeholder task force should be established to elaborate practical proposals and solutions In 2003, the International Task Force on Harmonization (ITF) was formed
Who is the ITF?
Who is the ITF? Representatives of governments, inter-governmental agencies and key stakeholders from the private sector
Who is the ITF? Representatives of governments, inter-governmental agencies and key stakeholders from the private sector Government agencies of 29 countries including Argentina, Australia, Dominican Republic, Germany, India, Indonesia, Thailand, Tunisia, Uganda, and USA
Who is the ITF? (Cont. ) Eight inter-governmental agencies: OECD, FAO, ITC, UNCTAD, UNECE, UNEP, EU Commission, and WTO
Who is the ITF? (Cont. ) Eightinter-governmental agencies: OECD, FAO, ITC, UNCTAD, UNECE, UNEP, EU, and WTO Sixteen private sector organizations and businesses including certification bodies, international standards-setting and accrediting organizations and traders
Goals of the ITF Reduce organic trade barriers
Goals of the ITF Reduce organic trade barriers Seek solutions to facilitate international organic trade and access of developing countries to international organic markets
Goals of the ITF (Cont. ) Be a platform for dialogue between private and public institutions involved in trade and regulatory activities in the organic agriculture sector
Goals of the ITF (Cont. ) Be a platform for dialogue between private and public institutions involved in trade and regulatory activities in the organic agriculture sector Focus on opportunities for harmonization, recognition, equivalence and other forms of cooperation within and between government and private sector organic guarantee systems
Goals of the ITF (Cont. ) Produce tools that can be used by governments and the private sector to streamline acceptance of products that are traded internationally
Phase 1: Review and Analysis (2003 - 2005)
Process Review organic standards, regulations and conformity assessment systems
Process Review organic standards, regulations and conformity assessment systems Analyze the impact of existing organic regulations on trade
Process Review organic standards, regulations and conformity assessment systems Analyze the impact of existing organic regulations on trade Examine current models and mechanisms that enable organic trade
Process (Cont. ) Review experiences of cooperation, in the organic sector to facilitate trade and market access
Process (Cont. ) Review experiences of cooperation, in the organic sector to facilitate trade and market access Examine models and mechanisms From other sectors that facilitate trade and market access
Process (Cont. ) Identify best pathways for establishing equivalence and mutual recognition in the organic sector
Process (Cont. ) Identify best pathways for establishing equivalence and mutual recognition in the organic sector Agree on a long-term strategy and medium-term action plan
Phase 2: Formulations of Proposals and Tools for Solutions (2005 - 2008)
Criteria for Solutions should support the continued growth of organic agriculture and maintain its principles
Criteria for Solutions should support the continued growth of organic agriculture and maintain its principles Beneficial to both producers and consumers
Criteria for Solutions (Cont. ) Respect for national sovereignty
Criteria for Solutions (Cont. ) Respect for national sovereignty Access to all markets with minimal bureaucracy
Criteria for Solutions (Cont. ) Respect for national sovereignty Access to all markets with minimal bureaucracy Fair competition
Criteria for Solutions (Cont. ) Consumer protection
Criteria for Solutions (Cont. ) Consumer protection Stakeholder support and participation
Criteria for Solutions (Cont. ) Consumer protection Stakeholder support and participation Market choice and transparency
Proposals for Solutions: Standards and Equivalence Retain two international reference standards for organic production (Codex and IFOAM), as a basis for regional and national standards
Proposals for Solutions: Standards and Equivalence Retain two international reference standards for organic production (Codex and IFOAM), as a basis for regional and national standards Use a common mechanism for the judgment of equivalence
Proposals for Solutions: Certification and Recognition Use one international performance requirement for organic certification to recognize certification bodies
Proposals for Solutions: Stakeholder Cooperation Promote cooperation within and among government and private sectors to streamline trade
Tools and Recommendations
Tools for Solutions International Requirements for Organic Certifying Bodies (IROCB)
Tools for Solutions International Requirements for Organic Certifying Bodies (IROCB) Tool for recognizing organic certification bodies
Tools for Solutions International Requirements for Organic Certifying Bodies (IROCB) Tool for recognizing organic certification bodies International norm based on ISO 65 for the organic sector
Tools for Solutions International Requirements for Organic Certifying Bodies (IROCB) Developed through a broad consultation process with stakeholders
Tools for Solutions International Requirements for Organic Certifying Bodies (IROCB) Developed through a broad consultation process with stakeholders For governments and private accreditation and certification bodies to be used as a means for accepting certification of products outside their own system
Tools for Solutions Equi. Tool
Tools for Solutions Equi. Tool for assessing and determining the equivalency of production and processing standards
Tools for Solutions Equi. Tool for determining the equivalency of production and processing standards Consists of procedures and criteria for assessing and deciding when an organic standard applicable in one region of the world is equivalent to a standard in another region
Recommendations Countries make every effort to utilize ITF results in order to facilitate trade
Recommendations Countries make every effort to utilize ITF results in order to facilitate trade Equivalence of organic standards is based on the ITF Guidelines for Equivalency (Equi. Tool)
Recommendations (Cont. ) Governments commit to using the two international standards (Codex and IFOAM) as the reference point for import approvals
Recommendations (Cont. ) Governments commit to using the two international standards (Codex and IFOAM) as the reference point for import approvals Public-private participation in the development/decision of both Codex Organic Guidelines and IFOAM standards is improved
Recommendations (Cont. ) The International Requirements for Organic Certification Bodies (IROCB) serve as a benchmark for recognizing certification bodies and accepting organic product certification
Recommendations (Cont. ) Governments and private accreditation systems should take initiatives to develop mutual recognition agreements based on the IROCB
Recommendations (Cont. ) Governments and private accreditation systems should take initiatives to develop mutual recognition agreements based on the IROCB The IROCB should also serve in the long term as a catalyst for convergence on a single international requirement
Recommendations (Cont. ) The IROCB may serve as a basis for direct accreditation when possible
Recommendations (Cont. ) The IROCB serve as a basis for direct accreditation when possible Consideration should be given to emerging alternatives to third party certification such as participatory guarantee systems
Publications
The Benefits to Stakeholders
BENEFITS TO STAKEHOLDERS Organic Farmers Access to markets and increased standard of living
BENEFITS TO STAKEHOLDERS Organic Farmers Access to markets and increased standard of living Not having to get multiple certifications to access markets in various countries
BENEFITS TO STAKEHOLDERS Organic Traders One tool for many different markets would greatly simplify the process
BENEFITS TO STAKEHOLDERS Organic Traders One tool for many different markets would greatly simplify the process Lower costs in both sourcing and selling organic products and ingredients
BENEFITS TO STAKEHOLDERS Organic Certifiers Lower costs and increase direct client services
BENEFITS TO STAKEHOLDERS Organic Certifiers Lower costs and increase direct client services Streamline certification processes
BENEFITS TO STAKEHOLDERS Organic Certifiers Lower costs and increase direct client services Streamline certification processes Avoid having to get multiple accreditations
BENEFITS TO STAKEHOLDERS Governments: Exporting Countries Improve access of country’s organic agricultural products to world markets, bring opportunity for new trading partners
BENEFITS TO STAKEHOLDERS Governments: Exporting Countries Improve access of country’s organic agricultural products to world markets, bring opportunity for new trading partners Reduce costs and provide increased economic opportunity for citizens
BENEFITS TO STAKEHOLDERS Governments: Importing Countries Greater availability of products and improve our service to our constituents
BENEFITS TO STAKEHOLDERS Governments: Importing Countries Greater availability of products and improve our service to our constituents Streamline process and increase efficiency in regulating organic imports
BENEFITS TO STAKEHOLDERS Intergovernmental Organizations Increasing the global organic marketplace improves the environment and contributes to alleviating world poverty
BENEFITS TO STAKEHOLDERS Intergovernmental Organizations Increasing the global organic marketplace improves the environment and contributes to alleviating world poverty
BENEFITS TO STAKEHOLDERS Organic Retailers Greater selection of products for consumers
BENEFITS TO STAKEHOLDERS Organic Retailers Greater selection of products for consumers Support greater number of developing countries who have joined the organic marketplace
BENEFITS TO STAKEHOLDERS Organic Consumers More availability and choices of organic products
BENEFITS TO STAKEHOLDERS Organic Consumers More availability and choices of organic products Support farmers in developing countries
BENEFITS TO STAKEHOLDERS Organic Consumers More availability and choices of organic products Support farmers in developing countries
For More Information www. itf-organic. org
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