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  • News
    Tuesday, November 12, 2024

    Ecocert Official Partner of the Sustainable Foods Summit North America 2025

    Ecocert is proud to announce its partnership with the Sustainable Foods Summit North America, to be held on January 22-23, 2025, in San Francisco.
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  • News
    Thursday, November 7, 2024

    Let’s celebrate Sustainability: ECOCERT finalist at the EuroCham Sustainability Awards

    On November 5, 2024, ECOCERT South East Asia had the honor of being named one of the three finalists at the EuroCham Sustainability Awards. Discover the event now!
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  • News
    Tuesday, October 8, 2024

    Who issues organic labels?

    Awareness of environmental issues and the concept of "better living" is growing in our society. Organic labels have become crucial in consumer and business choices. But who issues them?
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  • News
    Monday, October 7, 2024

    ZOOM ON // New Sustainable Materials offer at Ecocert!

    The launch of the Sustainable Materials Business Unit at Ecocert marks an important milestone in our commitment to working towards a sustainable world.
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  • News
    Friday, October 4, 2024

    Ecocert Renews Partnership for the 2024 Edition of the Sustainable Cosmetics Summit in Paris!

    Join the Sustainable Cosmetics Summit in Paris from October 23-25 to discover the latest innovations in cosmetic sustainability, focusing on green materials, Blue Beauty, and sustainability schemes.
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  • News
    Wednesday, July 31, 2024

    ZOOM ON GOTS // A solution for a greener textile industry!

    The textile industry faces many environmental challenges, but innovative initiatives and effective solutions are transforming the sector. Discover GOTS!
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  • News
    Tuesday, July 30, 2024

    EU Regulation n°2018/848 for third countries: Ecocert recognized by the European Commission!

    Ecocert is pleased to announce that it has been officially recognized by the European Commission for compliance with Regulation EU No 2018/848 in 125 countries !
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  • News
    Tuesday, July 9, 2024

    🔎 ZOOM ON... EU Ecolabel: Promoting sustainability in a demanding society

    EU Ecolabel certifies environmentally-friendly products in 25 categories at European level, promoting sustainability and innovation. Ecocert is accredited to issue the EU Ecolabel for cosmetics and detergents, guaranteeing products that meet strict criteria.
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  • News Forestry • Sustainable agriculture
    Friday, May 31, 2024

    🔎 ZOOM ON // FSC ®, a label for sustainable forest management

    FSC ® (Forest Stewardship Council) is an international organization that guarantees sustainable forest management. Ecocert carries out around 380 FSC ® audits a year around the world, including 35 in forest management.
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  • News
    Monday, May 27, 2024

    Green Packaging: The New Cosmetics Revolution

    The year 2024 marks a turning point for the cosmetics industry, with a strong trend towards eco-responsibility. Brands are focusing on greener packaging, making packaging a central element of this green revolution.
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  • News
    Tuesday, April 9, 2024

    NEWS // Our new customer directory is online!

    Groupe Ecocert is delighted to announce the launch of our brand new online customer directory, designed to better meet our needs and those of our certified international customers. Discover it now!
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  • News
    Friday, April 5, 2024

    ZOOM ON // " Sustainable Wellbeing Center " label: the solution for combining serenity and sustainability

    In a world where our choices have a real impact, this label guides us towards establishments that make a sustainable contribution to our environment and society. Find out more in this new article ...
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  • News
    Tuesday, March 19, 2024

    At the Crossroads of Forests: Legislation and Solutions for More Sustainable Forests

    European forests are facing deforestation and degradation. To address this, the EU has adopted the EUDR, which prohibits harmful forest products after 2020. The FSC® certification provides a solution by ensuring sustainable forest management, in compliance with the EUDR.
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  • News
    Monday, February 26, 2024

    Behind the scenes: the audit

    During the certification process, our teams evaluate and ensure the compliance of our customers' activities with specifications. To find out more, discover the interview of Alizée, our Group Audit Manager!
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  • News Forestry • Agri-food • Sustainable agriculture • Biodiversity and climate change
    Monday, February 5, 2024

    🔎 ZOOM ON // Rainforest Alliance, a label for sustainable agriculture

    In the current climate context, initiatives such as the Rainforest Alliance certification are emerging as concrete ways of supporting and encouraging the protection of our soils and forests.
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  • News Cosmetics • Fair Trade • Corporate social responsibility
    Tuesday, January 23, 2024

    Navigating the New Era of Conscious Beauty

    In recent years, the cosmetics sector has seen the emergence of the notions of "Clean Beauty" and "Conscious Beauty". These concepts are difficult to define, but consumers require clear action to reinforce trust with brands.
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  • News Textiles
    Friday, January 5, 2024

    🔎 ZOOM ON // GRS, the label for recycled materials

    The recycling of textile materials is a solution to reduce the environmental impact of the production of fibers as well as our consumption of fossil energy: zoom on GRS (Global Recycled Standard)
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  • News Cosmetics • Textiles • Homecare products • Forestry • Agri-food • Organic farming • Fair Trade • Sustainable agriculture • Quality and food safety • Biodiversity and climate change • Corporate social responsibility
    Monday, December 4, 2023

    INFO on ECOCERT USA

    Human strength transforms practices for a sustainable world, one gesture at a time
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  • News Agri-food • Organic farming • Sustainable agriculture • Quality and food safety
    Wednesday, November 1, 2023

    ECOCERT USA's Webinar Series on Strengthening Organic Enforcement

    The ECOCERT USA webinar series is suitable for organic producers, processors, retailers, consumers, government regulators, and anyone interested in the organic industry.
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  • Event Cosmetics • Biodiversity and climate change • Corporate social responsibility
    Tuesday, June 27, 2023

    Ecocert is a partner for the 2023 Sustainable Cosmetics Summit in Paris

    See you on the summit from October 30 to November 1, 2023.
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  • News Cosmetics • Organic farming • Fair Trade
    Monday, January 30, 2023

    Contribute to the beauty of tomorrow with sustainable cosmetics

    Discover our expertise in natural and organic cosmetics.
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  • News Corporate social responsibility
    Thursday, January 26, 2023

    Discover our new CSR report !

    A new interactive CSR report for a more sustainable world.
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  • News
    Monday, January 2, 2023

    Ecocert wishes you a happy new year 2023

    Together, let's continue to act for a sustainable world
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  • Event Agri-food • Organic farming • Sustainable agriculture
    Tuesday, December 27, 2022

    Ecocert renews its partnership with the Sustainable Foods Summit for the 2023 edition in San Francisco!

    Ecocert is proud to be a supporting organization for the Sustainable Foods Summit Europe 2023.
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  • News Agri-food • Organic farming
    Tuesday, November 22, 2022

    🔎 ZOOM ON... // LPO, organic agriculture in Mexico

    Today we are going to Mexico to discover the organic farming certification by Ecocert México!
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  • Event
    Monday, November 7, 2022

    Hablemos del GMM 2022

    El GMM es un encuentro que reúne a los varios directores de oficina y directores de sucursal de todos los países en los que ECOCERT está establecido. Más información ...
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  • Event
    Thursday, November 3, 2022

    Back to GMM 2022

    The GMM is a meeting that brings together the various office managers and directors of subsidiaries from all the countries where ECOCERT is established. Discover more!
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  • Event Cosmetics
    Monday, October 17, 2022

    Ecocert is once again a partner of the Sustainable Cosmetics Summit Europe!

    We are proud to be a supporting organization for the Sustainable Cosmetics Summit Europe 2022.
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  • News Agri-food • Organic farming • Sustainable agriculture
    Monday, October 3, 2022

    What is an input ?

    Whether it is green waste compost, manure, insecticide, surface disinfectant, food preservative or yeast for wine fermentation, you are dealing with an input!
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  • Event Cosmetics • Textiles • Homecare products • Agri-food • Organic farming
    Wednesday, September 7, 2022

    Meet the Ecocert teams at Natexpo 2022

    Ecocert is once again a partner of the international organic products exhibition! Meet us on stand J48 at Eurexpo Lyon from 18 to 20 September 2022.
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  • News Agri-food • Organic farming • Sustainable agriculture
    Wednesday, July 27, 2022

    🔎 ZOOM ON // ROC™, the regenerative organic certification

    Organic farming practices have historically focused on not using banned substances such as synthetic fertilizers and pesticides, regenerative organic certification goes even further: discover ROC™
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  • News Textiles
    Wednesday, July 20, 2022

    Committing to sustainable fashion

    The textile industry, a sector with heavy environmental impacts...
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  • News Homecare products
    Tuesday, May 31, 2022

    🔎 ZOOM ON // Ecocert candles and home fragrances standard

    The labeling Candles and home fragrances of natural and organic origin is an Ecocert standard implemented since February 1st, 2019.
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  • Event Agri-food • Organic farming • Fair Trade • Sustainable agriculture
    Sunday, May 8, 2022

    Ecocert is once again a partner of the Sustainable Foods Summit!

    The Sustainable Foods Summit is a summit organized by Ecovia Intelligence and addresses key development issues in sustainability and ecolabels in the food industry
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  • News Quality and food safety
    Friday, May 6, 2022

    ZOOM ON // IFS Food, quality and food safety label

    The current context (listeria/salmonella problems) leads us to present you with a truly safe, verified and sustainable solution: IFS Food certification by an independent, competent and impartial third party, like Ecocert.
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  • News Biodiversity and climate change
    Friday, April 8, 2022

    New IPCC report: CLIMATE Solutions - April 2022

    In this 3rd part of the Sixth Assessment Report, an in-depth assessment was made of how human behavior, choices and consumption can contribute to climate change mitigation. (IPCC)
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  • News Textiles
    Monday, March 21, 2022

    ZOOM ON // PEFC, a label for sustainable forest management

    Today, March 21, 2022, is International Forest Day! Discover a ZOOM on PEFC, the label for sustainable forest management, in our #1month1label series
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  • News Biodiversity and climate change
    Thursday, March 17, 2022

    🎙 PODCAST // How do the SDGs help companies to move towards sustainable models? - Laura Palmeiro

    This is the end of our #VoicesForChange podcast series!
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  • News Biodiversity and climate change
    Wednesday, February 23, 2022

    🔎 ZOOM ON // "Climate Neutral Certification", a certification for the contribution to carbon neutrality

    The Climate Neutral Group (CNG) is a way to promote companies that are committed to contributing to the carbon neutrality objective of the Paris Agreement.
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  • News Organic farming
    Thursday, February 10, 2022

    🎙 PODCAST // What are the main challenges for organic and sustainable agriculture in Africa? - David Amudavi

    He explains with insight and hindsight the challenges of local, regional and inter-state disparity, the need for collaboration and training in order to understand how and why organic is one of the best solutions today for tomorrow.
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  • News Agri-food • Organic farming • Sustainable agriculture
    Thursday, February 3, 2022

    🎙 PODCAST // What is the link between organic agriculture and empowerment of people and communities? - Usha Soolapani

    We are glad to present you the next episode of our “Voices For Change” podcast series: organic agriculture, women's empowerment, indian food system...
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  • News Organic farming
    Monday, January 31, 2022

    ZOOM ON // Canada Organic Regime (COR), Canadian Organic Agriculture

    The Canada Organic Regime (COR) is the federal regulatory program for Canadian organic products. 3615 operators certified by ECOCERT Canada in 2020.
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  • News
    Monday, January 24, 2022

    The ECOCERT Group wishes you a happy new year 2022

    All Ecocert employees wish you a happy new year 2022!
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  • News Organic farming
    Friday, December 17, 2021

    🔎 ZOOM ON ...// China Organic Standard GB/T 19630-2019

    The China Organic Standard GB/T 19630-2019 enables your organic products to be commercialized as organic in mainland China and Hong Kong.
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  • News Cosmetics • Textiles • Homecare products • Forestry • Agri-food
    Monday, November 29, 2021

    Discover the new Ecocert Group film !

    The result of a great team effort carried out since March 2020 with the Bordeaux agency ODDS and our teams, we are proud to present our new video.
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  • News Cosmetics • Textiles • Agri-food • Organic farming
    Friday, November 26, 2021

    🔎 ZOOM ON... // USDA NOP, organic certification in the United States

    The National Organic Program (NOP) is the federal organic regulation of the USDA (US Department of Agriculture).
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  • News Sustainable Agriculture • Verantwortungsvolle Fischzucht
    Wednesday, October 20, 2021

    🔎 ZOOM ON... // MSC and ASC, certification programs for sustainable fisheries and responsible aquaculture

    With their standards, ASC and MSC want to ensure that farming and wild catches of fish are practised more responsibly and sustainably. The two organisations protect habitats and ecosystems in oceans, lakes and rivers.
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  • Press release Fair Trade
    Monday, October 11, 2021

    Fair for Life certified products are now easily identifiable on Amazon

    Fair for Life certification is now highlighted on one of the world’s leading online retailers, Amazon, through its program “Climate Pledge Friendly’.
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  • News Sustainable Agriculture
    Tuesday, September 28, 2021

    🔎 ZOOM ON // Rainforest Alliance, a label for sustainable agriculture

    The Rainforest Alliance focuses on protecting land and forests in ways that advance the rights and prosperity of rural communities.
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  • Event Cosmetics
    Tuesday, September 21, 2021

    Sustainable Cosmetics Summit

    Changing the face of the beauty industry by sustainable development
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  • Event Agri-food • Organic farming
    Thursday, September 9, 2021

    Organic World Congress 2021

    OWC2021: 5 days of congress for organic actors
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  • News Organic farming
    Thursday, September 2, 2021

    Meet Ecocert at Natexpo

    Meet Ecocert on stand I- 30 at NATEXPO from 24 to 26 October 2021 in Paris.
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  • News fsa
    Thursday, August 19, 2021

    🔎 ZOOM ON... // FSA, a verification for driving continuous improvement of on-farm sustainability

    Discover FSA: a set of tools to improve agricultural practices for a move toward sustainability
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  • News Corporate social responsibility
    Tuesday, July 20, 2021

    Transitions, a sustainable development consultancy agency, joins Ecocert

    Transitions intregrates Ecocert group to strengthen its CSR and sustainable development consulting. department.
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  • News Textiles
    Thursday, July 15, 2021

    🔎 ZOOM ON... // RAF, the label for animal welfare in the textile sector

    With standards like RAF (RWS, RMS, RAS), consumers can be assured that the animal fibers in their garments have been produced in accordance with animal welfare principles.
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  • Event Organic Agriculture • Fair Trade • Regenerative Organic Agriculture
    Thursday, June 17, 2021

    Introduction to Regenerative Organic Certified™ (ROC™) Program

    Ecocert will be hosting a free webinar on Monday, June 28 from 2pm to 3pm Eastern Time on Regenerative Organic Certified™ (ROC™) Program.
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  • News Sustainable agriculture
    Friday, June 4, 2021

    🔎 ZOOM ON ...// SRP, A label for responsible rice fields

    Since April 2021, Ecocert, a specialist in the verification of sustainable practices, has decided to support rice stakeholders with SRP verification. Ecocert is pleased to certify verify a label on sustainable rice farming.
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  • Event Cosmetics
    Monday, May 31, 2021

    Sustainable Cosmetics Summit - NA Virtual Edition

    Sustainable Cosmetics Summit - The 12th North American edition will be hosted on a customized online platform on 21-24 June (EDT).
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  • Press release Organic farming
    Wednesday, April 28, 2021

    The ECOCERT Group is acquiring CERTISYS, the leading Belgian body for organic certification

    The ECOCERT Group, a global player in organic product certification, is strengthening its position in Europe and gaining access to the Benelux market through its integration of CERTISYS.
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  • News Waldwirtschaft • Nachhaltige Landwirtschaft
    Thursday, April 15, 2021

    🔎 ZOOM ON...// FSC ® - Sustainable Forest Management

    FSC ® (Forest Stewardship Council) is an international organisation that guarantees sustainable forest management. Ecocert carries out around 250 FSC® audits per year in ten countries (Europe and Brazil), including 26 in Forest Management.
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  • News Cosmetics
    Wednesday, March 31, 2021

    Cosmos Corner: Spring Cleaning for Cosmetics

    Our certification standards assure you that the cosmetics you buy are clean throughout the production process.
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  • News Agri-food • Organic farming • Sustainable agriculture
    Wednesday, March 31, 2021

    Ecocert USA Attends virtual MOSES Conference

    Ecocert USA and Nature’s International Certification Services (NICS) were platinum sponsors of the 2021 virtual MOSES conference.
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  • News Agri-food • Organic farming • Sustainable agriculture
    Wednesday, March 31, 2021

    Ecocert USA Offers New Regenerative Organic Certification (ROC)

    : Ecocert USA is working with the Regenerative Organic Alliance to provide the Regenerative Organic Certification.
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  • News Agri-food • Organic farming • Sustainable agriculture
    Wednesday, March 31, 2021

    Staff Update: Ecocert USA Announces New Roles

    Ecocert USA is proud to announce two promotions in our organization. Brad Schnitz moves to Technical Project Lead and Ashley Madea moves to Evaluation Manager.
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  • News
    Monday, March 22, 2021

    Now Hiring: Organic Auditor/Inspector

    Ecocert USA is hiring for the position of Organic Inspector/Auditor.
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  • News Organic farming
    Tuesday, March 9, 2021

    New organic regulation

    The European regulation on organic agriculture (RCE n°834/2007) is evolving to ensure fair competition for farmers, while preventing fraud and maintaining consumer confidence" (RUE n°2018/848).
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  • News Cosmetics
    Thursday, February 25, 2021

    COSMOS Presents at 2021 BIOFACH Conference

    Chris Koestline from COSMOS Discusses Marketing Opportunities for Natural and Organic Personal Care Products at BIOFACH
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  • News Agri-food • Organic farming
    Wednesday, February 24, 2021

    Certification Staff Attends NOP Training

    Virtual training accessible to entire Ecocert USA Certification Team
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  • Event Agri-food • Organic farming
    Wednesday, February 24, 2021

    Ecocert USA Announces Partnership with Rainforest Alliance

    Ecocert USA follows the frog!
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  • News Agri-food • Fair Trade
    Tuesday, February 23, 2021

    ZOOM ON...// FAIR FOR LIFE - Fair Trade

    Fair Trade allows for greater equity in world trade from an economic point of view, allowing actors to invest in social and environmental progress - Fair for Life - FFL
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  • Event Organic farming • Fair Trade • Sustainable agriculture
    Friday, February 12, 2021

    EVENT // BIOFACH eSPECIAL 2021

    The Ecocert group is taking part in the new 100% digital version of BIOFACH eSPECIAL 2021, the international organic food exhibition.
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  • News Agri-food • Sustainable agriculture
    Thursday, February 11, 2021

    Introducing our Client Relationship Officers

    Introducing our Client Relationship Officers to Serve You Better in 2021
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  • Event Cosmetics
    Friday, January 29, 2021

    January Cosmos Corner

    What is COSMOS? A Brief History
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  • News Sustainable agriculture • Corporate social responsibility
    Wednesday, January 27, 2021

    Ecocert USA End of Year Giving for 2020

    Ecocert staff donates to three local and global oraganizations.
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  • News Cosmetics • Organic farming • Sustainable agriculture
    Tuesday, January 26, 2021

    🔎 ZOOM ON...// COSMOS - Natural and organic cosmetics

    COSMOS (COSmetics Organic Standard) is a certification recognized worldwide to guarantee natural and organic cosmetics with criteria respectful of Man and the environment.
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  • Event Agri-food • Organic farming • Fair Trade • Sustainable agriculture
    Monday, January 25, 2021

    🍎CLIMATE-NEUTRAL EVENT // Sustainable Foods Summit NA virtual edition

    Sustainable Foods Summit NA virtual edition organized from 25th to 28th January 2021
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  • News
    Tuesday, January 19, 2021

    New Trade and Cooperation Agreement between the EU and UK

    A new Trade and Cooperation Agreement between the EU and UK is now in force since 1 January 2021, that includes an agreement about the trade of organic products.
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  • News
    Monday, January 4, 2021

    The Ecocert group wishes you an excellent year 2021!

    This year will be a special one for the group as it celebrates its 30th anniversary!
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  • News Cosmetics • Textiles • Homecare products • Forestry • Agri-food • Corporate social responsibility
    Friday, December 11, 2020

    📢Discover the new ECOCERT Group CSR report

    We are pleased to present you our new CSR report. A real team effort and internally made.
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  • News Textiles • Organic farming • Fair Trade • Sustainable agriculture
    Thursday, December 10, 2020

    🔎 ZOOM ON...// GOTS

    Gobal Organic Textile Standard is a globally recognized certification to guarantee organic textiles with environmentally friendly criteria and working conditions along the entire supply chain
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  • News
    Monday, November 30, 2020

    Welcome to the new Ecocert USA website!

    Ecocert ICO is now Ecocert USA! Along with our name change, we present ecocert.com/en-US
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