Organic : Involving production without the use of chemical fertilizers, pesticides, or

other artificial chemicals.

Herbal : relating to or made from herbs, especially those used in cooking and medicine.
Or any plant with leaves, seeds, or flowers used for flavouring, food, medicine, or
perfume.
Herbal medicines refer to medicines that are prepared from plants for their medicinal
value. These plants can be grown naturally, using either chemical or organic means
(explained below).
Organic medicines, on the other hand, mean medicines that are prepared and handled
using organic means. They can have ingredients that have animals sources also. In
organic production, there is no use of chemicals during the entire production,
processing, and preservation processes. No chemical pesticides, fertilizers, or
preservatives are used for making these organic medicines or their ingredients.
Therefore,organic medicine is not necessarily herbal medicine and the opposite also
holds true. Let us examine an example. When you buy something like Triphala, which is
a very popular Aryuvedic herbal medicine made from the three fruits Amalaki, Vibhitaki,
and Haritaki, it can be made using the fruits on which chemical pesticides may be
sprayed during the growth of the fruits. Similarly, when you buy organic fish oil
capsules, which are considered an organic medicine, the oil is obtained from fish that
are grown without the use of any chemicals. The feed given to the fish is also grown
without the use of any chemicals. In that way, you know that fish oil is not a herbal
medicine.


Whats the difference between herbal, Ayurvedic, Natural & Organic?
Herbal Organic Natural
What are they
made of? /
Definition
Herbal products
are made of
plant extracts,
plant roots,
leaves, etc and
used as per
their properties.
Natural products are
made from plants and
minerals that occur in
nature and have not
been produced in a
laboratory and are not
manmade. However,
pesticides, chemical
fertilizers, etc might
have been used to
enhance their growth
Organic products are
also made from natural
ingredients but they are
grown without the use
of chemicals or
pesticides. According to
the United States
Department of
Agriculture (USDA)
National Organic
Program, organic is a
labeling term that
indicates that the food
or other agricultural
product has been
produced through
approved methods.
These methods
integrate cultural,
biological, and
mechanical practices
that foster cycling of
resources, promote
ecological balance,
and conserve
biodiversity, Synthetic
fertilizers, sewage
sludge, irradiation,
and genetic
engineering may not
be used.
Chemicals Generally speaking, a
product claiming to be
natural is free of
common chemicals such
as artificial fragrance,
colorants, preservatives,
and other synthetic
additives.
Generally, organic
products do not contain
any genetically modified
ingredients or
petrochemicals, unless
required by law, organic
products do not
undergo any animal
testing and are
minimally processed.
How to Check? To understand if a
product is natural, check
Check for certifications
on the product to know
its detailed ingredient
list.
if its organic.
What do
certifications
mean?
There is no regulation
on the world Natural. A
product being claimed
as natural may have as
low as 1% natural
ingredients.
A USDA certified
organic product implies
that the product is
comprised of at least
95% organic
ingredients. If a product
is labeled made with
organic ingredients, it
implies the product is
made with at least 70%
organic ingredients.

About ISO
What is ISO?
ISO (International Organization for Standardization) is the worlds largest developer of
voluntary International Standards. International Standards give state of the art specifications for
products, services and good practice, helping to make industry more efficient and effective.
Developed through global consensus, they help to break down barriers to international trade.
Origin
Founded in 1947, and since then have published more than 19 500 International Standards
covering almost all aspects of technology and business. From food safety to computers, and
agriculture to healthcare, ISO in an independent, non-governmental organization made up of
members from the national standards bodies of 162 countries. The Central Secretariat in Geneva,
Switzerland, that coordinates the system. They are a network of national standards bodies. These
national standards bodies make up the ISO membership and they represent ISO in their county.

Our name
Because 'International Organization for Standardization' would have different acronyms in
different languages (IOS in English, OIN in French for Organisation internationale de
normalisation), our founders decided to give it the short form ISO. ISO is derived from the
Greek isos, meaning equal. Whatever the country, whatever the language, the short form of our
name is always ISO.
Founders of ISO,
London 1946
Read more about the history of ISO in the bookFriendship Among Equals published to mark
ISO's 50th anniversary.

What are the benefits of ISO International Standards?

ISO International Standards ensure that products and services are safe, reliable and of good
quality. For business, they are strategic tools that reduce costs by minimizing waste and errors
and increasing productivity. They help companies to access new markets, level the playing field
for developing countries and facilitate free and fair global trade.
How does ISO develop standards?
Our standards are developed by the people that need them, through a consensus process. Experts
from all over the world develop the standards that are required by their sector. This means they
reflect a wealth of international experience and knowledge.
ISO Standards in Action
Learn about how International Standards work in the real world, and the benefits they
bring to business, society and the environment.
Popular standards
ISO 9000 - Quality management
Make sure your products and services meet customers' needs with this family of standards.
Learn more about ISO 9000
ISO 14000 - Environmental management
Improve your environmental performance with this family of standards.
Learn more about ISO 14000
ISO 3166 - Country codes
Avoid confusion when referring to countries and their subdivisions with this standard.
Learn more about ISO 3166
ISO 22000 - Food safety management
Inspire confidence in your food products with this family of standards.
Learn more about ISO 22000
ISO 26000 - Social responsibility
Help your organization to operate in a socially responsible way with this standard.
Learn more about ISO 26000
ISO 50001 - Energy management
Make energy savings and help make your organization more efficient with this standard.
Learn more about ISO 50001
ISO 31000 - Risk management
Manage risks that could be negative for your companys performance with this standard.
Learn more about ISO 31000
ISO 4217 - Currency codes
Avoid confusion when referring to world currencies with this standard.
Learn more about ISO 4217
ISO 639 - Language codes
Describe languages in an internationally accepted way with this standard.
Learn more about ISO 639
ISO 20121 - Sustainable events
Manage the social, economic and environmental impacts of your event with this standard.
Learn more about ISO 20121
ISO 27001 - Information security
Ensure your organization's information is secure with this family of standards.


Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP)

Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) is a process control system
designed to identify and prevent microbial and other hazards in food
production. It includes steps designed to prevent problems before they occur and
to correct deviations as soon as they are detected. Such preventive control
system with documentation and verification are widely recognized by scientific
authorities and international organizations as the most effective approach
available for producing safe food.

Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) certification from SGS ensures the integrity of
your food manufacturing process as well as your compliance with food safety
regulations. Assurance of the safety and quality of food is an important consideration for
consumers today. A GMP is an important enhancement to your food safety
management system, which increases your customers confidence in your commitment
to trading and producing safe, high quality food.


Compliance with GMP requirements entails minimum common sense sanitary and
processing requirements applicable to all food processing establishments. Many food
industry companies have implemented the GMP certification scheme for food
processing as the foundation upon which they have developed and implemented other
quality and food safety management systems, including HACCP, ISO 22000, SQF and
ISO 9001.
A Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) certification scheme provides independent
verification and certification that the basic manufacturing practices and prerequisites
necessary for the implementation of an effective Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point
(HACCP) food safety program are being followed.
SGS is a world leader in third party certification and verification. Certifying your food
safety management system against Good Manufacturing Practices requirements with
SGS is an excellent way to prepare for inspections by regulatory authorities and other
stakeholders. The process will help you to ensure regulatory compliance while
demonstrating your knowledge of the importance of producing and trading safe, quality
food.
Contact SGS to learn more about the GMP certification process.

Organic Certification Agencies in India
IMO Control Pvt. Ltd.
Mr. Umesh Chandrasekhar, Director
No. 1314, Double Road, Indira Nagar 2nd Stage, Bangalore-560 038.(Karnataka)
Phone No.: 080-25285883, 25201546 | Fax: 080-25272185 | Email:imoind@vsnl.com
Indian Organic Certification Agency (INDOCERT)
Mr. Mathew Sebastian, Executive Director
Thottumugham P.O., Aluva-683 105 Cochin, (Kerala)
Telefax:0484-2630908-09/2620943 | Email:Mathew.Sebastian@indocert.org
Lacon Quality Certification Pvt. Ltd
Mr. Bobby Issac Director
Chenathra, Theepany, Thiruvalla - 689101.(Kerala)
Telefax: 0469 2606447 | Email: laconindia@sancharnet.in
Natural Organic Certification Agency (NOCA)
Mr. Sanjay Deshmukh, Chief Executive Officer
Chhatrapati House Ground Floor, Near P. N. Gadgil Showroom, Pune-411 038
(Maharashtra)
Phone No.: 020-25457869, 56218063 | Fax: 020-2539-0096
|Email: contact@nocaindia.com
OneCert Asia Agri Certification Pvt. Ltd.
Mr. Sandeep Bhargava, Chief Executive Officer
Agrasen Farm, Vatika Road, Vatika P.O., Off Tonk, Jaipur-303 905, (Rajasthan)
Phone No. : - 0141-2770342 | Telefax No: - 0141-2771101 | Email: info@onecertasia.in
Bureau Veritas Certification India Pvt. Ltd. (Formerly known as BVQI (India) Pvt.
Ltd.
Mr. R. K. Sharma Director
Marwah Centre, 6th Floor Opp. Ansa, Industrial Estate, Krishanlal Marwah Marg Off
Saki-Vihar
Road Andheri (East) Mumbai-400 072 (Maharashtra)
Phone No.: 022-56956300,56956311 | Fax No. 022-56956302/10 |
Email: scsinfo@in.bureauveritas.com
ECOCERT SA, Branch Office India
Dr. Selvam Daniel, Country Representative
Sector-3, S-6/3 & 4, Gut No. 102, Hindustan Awas Ltd. Walmi-Waluj Road,
Nakshatrawadi Aurangabad 431 002 (Maharashtra)
Phone No.: 0240-2377120, 2376949 | Fax No.: 0240-2376866 |
Email: ecocert@sancharnet.in
Control Union Certifications (Formerly known as Skal International (India)
Mr. Dirk Teichert Managing Director
Summer Ville, 8th Floor 33rd 14th Road Junction, Off Linking Road, Khar (West),
Mumbai 400052 (Maharasthra)
Phone 022-67255396/97/98/99 | Fax 022-67255394/95 | Email: cuc@controlunion.in
cucindia@controlunion.com | controlunion@vsnl.com
Uttranchal State Organic Certification Agency (USOCA)
Dr. S. K. Malik, Director
12/II Vasant Vihar, Dehradun-248 006 (Uttaranchal)
Phone No.: 0135-2760861 | Fax: 0135-2760734 | Email: uss_opca@rediffmail.com
APOF Organic Certification Agency (AOCA)
Mr. K. Dorairaj, Chief Operating Officer
#3, 1st floor, 9th cross, 5th main, Jayamahal Extn, Bangalore 560046
Phone No: 080-55369888 | Fax: 080-23430155 | Email: aocabangalore@yahoo.co.in