Organic agriculture China

The Chinese organic standard GB/T 19630-2019 allows the marketing of organic products in mainland China. China does not have an equivalence agreement with Canada, so products exported there must comply with Chinese standards. Note that the entire supply chain must be certified GB to be compliant.

• Climate and environmental protection
• Soil fertility conservation
• Absence of environmental pollution (air, water, and soil)
• Respect for natural cycles and animal welfare
• No use of chemical and synthetic products
• No GMOs
• Presence of a strict organic management system
• Transparent labeling for consumers and complete product traceability

China has been committed for the past ten years to building an "ecological civilization," particularly through the goal of carbon neutrality for the country before 2060. With this initiative, there is a growing demand for more ecological, safe, and quality products in China, as well as a strong interest in imported organic products.

• The Chinese organic market has grown at an average rate of 17.2% per year since 2013 and is expected to continue growing by more than 10% per year over the next five years.
• China was ranked the 4th largest organic market in the world in 2019. Analysts predict that China will become one of the top organic markets in the world in the near future.
• In 2019, China had 2.34 million hectares of certified organic land, and the market had a commercial value of 67.8 billion RMB (approximately 9 billion euros).
• The main categories of certified organic products are cereals, dairy products, and alcoholic beverages.

ECOCERT is accredited by CNAS and CNCA to offer GB/T 19630-2019 certification worldwide. Thanks to our international network, ECOCERT can provide you with a comprehensive and localized service with qualified auditors for Chinese organic certification available in your region. It is also possible to combine the GB/T 19630-2019 audit with your other certifications (COR, NOP...).