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The Norms Documents Library
The IFOAM Basic Standards and the IFOAM Accreditation Criteria, together called the IFOAM Norms, along with their Interpretations and their changes resulting from Urgent Revisions and Technical Corrections establish the requirements for certification bodies seeking IFOAM accreditation. The documents are available from the IFOAM Bookstore.

The IFOAM Norms, Version 2005

Interpretations

Interpretations regarding the following provisions are effective:
  • IBS 5.5.1,
  • IBS 7.1.3,
  • IBS-Chapter 6,
  • IAC 6.7.11 (only 2002 IAC Remark: This interpretation was taken as the basis for the new wording in the 2005 IAC (new numbering: IAC 6.7.9 d).
  • IAC 8.2.5 (only 2005 IAC)
  • IBS Appendix 4
For further information please download The Norms Interpretations Register.

Urgent Revisions and Technical Corrections of the IFOAM Norms, Version 2005

Urgent Revision of IAC 9.4

Technical Correction of IAC 8.2.5

Urgent Revision of IBS Chapter 6.6 and Appendix 4, Table 2


Urgent Revisions and Technical Corrections of the IFOAM Norms, Version 2002

One change resulting from an Urgent Revision has to be taken into account when applying the 2002 IFOAM Accreditation Criteria. Remark: This urgent revision was incorporated in the 2005 IFOAM Accreditation Criteria.

For further information please download The Notice of Change and Correction to the IFOAM Accreditation Criteria

One Technical Correction regarding IAC 6.4.1b as per the 2002 IFOAM Accreditation Criteria is effective. Remark: This correction was taken as the basis for the new wording in the 2005 IAC.

For further information please download The Notice of Change and Correction to the IFOAM Accreditation Criteria

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If interested you can also download the policies and procedures relevant to Norms Interpretations and Urgent Revisions from the OGS Policies Library of this website.
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