On March 25, 2025, the International Organic Accreditation Service (IOAS) awarded the EU 2018/848 Organic Certification to Liaoning Fangyuan Organic Food Certification Co., Ltd. (FOFCC). With this achievement, FOFCC has become the first Chinese domestic certification body to simultaneously secure accreditation under the three major international organic standards: the European Union (EU), North America (Canada and the U.S.-Canada Organic Equivalence Arrangement), and Japan (JAS). This milestone will further propel Chinese organic products into global markets and advance sustainable agriculture in China.文章源自FOFCC-http://fofcc.org.cn/en/28524/
Expanded International Recognition Facilitates Global Reach文章源自FOFCC-http://fofcc.org.cn/en/28524/
According to the IOAS accreditation scope, FOFCC’s newly approved EU organic certification covers: Category A (Unprocessed agricultural products), Category D (Food products), and Category E (Feed), with certification services available in nine countries/regions: China, Hong Kong (China), Russia, Kazakhstan, Mongolia, Thailand, Malaysia, Benin, and Ethiopia. This extensive coverage provides Chinese organic producers with streamlined access to the European market.文章源自FOFCC-http://fofcc.org.cn/en/28524/
Two Decades of Expertise, Globally Recognized Excellence文章源自FOFCC-http://fofcc.org.cn/en/28524/
As a pioneer in China’s organic certification sector, FOFCC has dedicated itself to organic product certification since its establishment in 2002. Leveraging rigorous management practices, a professional technical team, and internationally aligned standards, the company has certified numerous Chinese enterprises. In 2024, FOFCC-certified products were exported to 43 countries and regions, with total organic exports exceeding 220,000 tons and generating $190 million in foreign exchange revenue. Following its 2021 JAS (Japan) and 2023 Canada Organic certifications, this EU accreditation solidifies FOFCC’s technical authority in the global organic supply chain.文章源自FOFCC-http://fofcc.org.cn/en/28524/
Bridging Chinese Standards with Global Markets文章源自FOFCC-http://fofcc.org.cn/en/28524/
The EU 2018/848 organic standard is renowned for its stringent requirements, mandating excellence in institutional frameworks, personnel training, traceability systems, and oversight of certified entities. FOFCC’s success reduces costs and time barriers for Chinese enterprises seeking EU certification. Moving forward, FOFCC-certified organic products will gain direct access to the EU market, enhancing trade efficiency. Furthermore, by integrating the standards of Japan, Canada (including U.S. equivalence), and the EU, FOFCC offers Chinese enterprises a "one-stop certification, multi-region access" service, accelerating the global expansion of Chinese organic products in high-end markets.文章源自FOFCC-http://fofcc.org.cn/en/28524/
Future Outlook: Deepening International Collaboration, Driving Industry Innovation文章源自FOFCC-http://fofcc.org.cn/en/28524/
FOFCC will use this certification as a springboard to deepen organic industry cooperation with countries along the Belt and Road Initiative, promote the integration of Chinese organic standards with international mutual recognition systems, and contribute to the globalization of China’s organic industry.文章源自FOFCC-http://fofcc.org.cn/en/28524/
Fangyuan Organic Food Certification Center (FOFCC)文章源自FOFCC-http://fofcc.org.cn/en/28524/
2025.3.25文章源自FOFCC-http://fofcc.org.cn/en/28524/