Organic Standard

What Organic Standard does

Organic Standard (ТОВ «Органік Стандарт») is a Kyiv-based environmental consulting and certification firm founded in 2007, operating as the first and longest-established Ukrainian organic certification body. The company provides third-party inspection and certification of organic and sustainable production across 16 industry categories, including crop production, livestock, beekeeping, aquaculture, wild plant harvesting, food and feed processing, winemaking, storage, transportation, trading, and import/export. It is accredited under ISO 17065 via IOAS (accreditation number 66) and recognized by the European Commission (third-country listing under Regulation EC 1235/2008, renewed 2024), the Swiss authority under organic law SR 910.18, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency under the Canada Organic Regime, and the National Accreditation Agency of Ukraine. Additional recognized standard scopes include Bio Suisse, Naturland, KRAV, ISCC, FairWild, and Donau Soja, covering EU food, EU biofuel, Swiss premium, Canadian, German, Swedish, sustainability, wild-harvest, and non-GMO soy markets.

The company's service portfolio is organized into three pillars: (1) inspection and certification of producers, processors, and traders; (2) export support including TRACES-based Certificate of Inspection (COI) issuance, document verification, laboratory coordination, sampling, and shipment monitoring, supported by the closed Organic Export Club community and the Ukrainian Organic Export Dashboard developed with the government Diia.Business platform; and (3) training and expertise delivered through the Organic School online platform plus an industry handbooks and catalogs library. Revenue is generated through professional service fees paid by 500+ certified operators and 140+ exporters; pricing is opaque but described as transparent and competitive, with multi-year contract cadence. The company employs 40+ specialists (including 22 inspectors certified under Ukrainian organic law), has issued 30,000+ export certificates cumulatively, supports 2,500+ export shipments annually, and operates inspection activities in Ukraine plus Kazakhstan, Moldova, Kyrgyzstan, Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan, and other countries, with exports reaching 35+ destination countries.

Name

Organic Standard

Legal name

ТОВ «Органік Стандарт»

Website

https://organicstandard.ua

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Organic Certification Services

SIC

Services-Testing Laboratories (8734)

akta.pro primary industry

Organic Certification Services (AFALAMAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Food Safety & Quality Scheme Certifications (GFSI Programs) (AFALAMAI), Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing Certification Services (AFALAMAD)

Keywords

• Organic certification services
• Agricultural inspection services
• Organic export support
• Certification body Ukraine
• TRACES certificate issuance

Headquarters

HQ city

Kyiv

HQ country

Ukraine

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Inspection and Certification Services: Core revenue stream from conducting organic and sustainable production inspections and issuing international certificates across multiple standards (EU, Canada, Switzerland, Germany, Sweden, Ukraine, ISCC, FairWild, Donau Soja). Certification covers 16 production categories and multiple product types. Pricing is transparent and competitive. The company controls over 70% of organic market operators in Ukraine.
2. Export Support and Control Services: Comprehensive export accompaniment including TRACES COI issuance, document verification, regulatory communication, sample testing, laboratory coordination, storage and transport inspection, and shipment supervision. 2,500+ export shipments supervised annually.
3. Training and Expertise Services (Organic School): Paid online training programs on organic production requirements under Ukrainian and EU legislation, with testing and certification. Also offers corporate training programs for companies preparing for organic standards or export.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Organic Standard is a Ukrainian certification body that inspects and certifies farms, processors, traders, and wild-collection operators as organic under Ukrainian, EU, Canadian, Swiss, and recognized private standards (Naturland, KRAV, ISCC, FairWild, Donau Soja). It also issues Certificates of Inspection via the EU TRACES system to support cross-border trade, and provides export-readiness support, training, and sector reference publications to Ukrainian organic operators.

Product overview

Organic Standard offers a comprehensive portfolio of organic and sustainable certification services organized into three main pillars: (1) Inspection and Certification covering 16 industry sectors, (2) Export Support including COI certificate issuance, shipment control, and the Organic Export Club, and (3) Training and Expertise through the Organic School platform and industry publications. The company also publishes specialized handbooks and catalogs including the List of Inputs, Consultants Guides, Producer and Exporter Catalogues, and Market Research publications. An online Client Search Module allows verification of certified operators. All services are delivered through a network of 40+ specialists providing inspection, certification, and ongoing certification support across Ukraine and 12+ other countries where the company operates.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• 70%+ of Ukrainian organic market operators certified under the company's control
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

20 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• QFTP / FiBL / SAFOSOcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSwiss-funded program partnership for developing the organic sector in Ukraine. Collaborated on the List of Permitted Inputs and Methods, Consultants Guide, and Organic Market Research 2019-2020. The Research Institute of Organic Agriculture (FiBL, Switzerland) and SAFOSO AG implemented the program with Organic Standard as a partner.
• OrganicInfocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUkrainian organic information platform. Jointly produce the Ukrainian Organic Producers Catalog and organic market infographics. Partner in annual organic market research. Co-promoted channel for reaching the organic farming community.
• Entrepreneurship and Export Promotion Office (Diia.Business)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUkrainian government body under the Ministry of Digital Transformation. Jointly created the Ukrainian Organic Exporters Dashboard to track and promote organic exports. Collaborated on the Organic Exporters Catalog. Key government partner for export development initiatives.
• Organic Initiative Public AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssociation of organic market representatives. Organic Standard is one of the initiators of the Organic Initiative. Jointly promotes organic trade and market development. Association aims to increase trade in Ukrainian organic products with higher added value.
• Union Organic UkraineminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational organic industry association. Organic Standard collaborates on organic market development initiatives and industry representation.
• International Trade Centre (ITC) / EU4BusinesscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerEU-funded trade development project (Eastern Partnership: Trade Readiness — EU4Business Initiative). Funded the development and maintenance of the Organic Standard website. Supports organic market development and export promotion activities in Ukraine.
• USAID Agriculture Project (AGRO)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerUS government agricultural development program. Collaborates on organic market research and industry development initiatives.
• Import Promotion Desk (IPD)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGerman initiative supporting exporters from developing countries. Helps connect Organic Standard's certified clients with international buyers in German and European markets.
• International Organic Accreditation Board (IACB)coreOthersAssociation of internationally accredited organic certification bodies. Organic Standard joined in 2018. Provides peer review, harmonization of certification standards, and international recognition framework.
• IMO Control (Switzerland)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational Swiss organic certification body. First training inspections in Ukraine in 2007 were conducted jointly with IMO Control, providing the foundational expertise for Organic Standard's launch.
• Donau Soja AssociationminorOthersInternational non-profit organization promoting non-GMO soy production across Europe. Headquarters in Vienna. Organic Standard has been a recognized certification body for Donau Soja and Europe Soya standards since 2014, enabling certification of non-GMO soy for EU markets.
• Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)coreOthersCanadian government agency responsible for food safety and organic certification oversight. Organic Standard is accredited by CFIA for certification under the Canada Organic Regime (COR), enabling Ukrainian exports to Canada and the US via the USCOEA equivalence agreement.
• Bio SuisseminorOthersLargest umbrella organization for organic production development in Switzerland. Organic Standard is a recognized certification body for inspections, with final certification decisions made by Bio Suisse experts. Critical for Ukrainian exports to the Swiss market.
• Naturland (Germany)minorOthersLeading organic farming association founded in 1982 in Germany. Organic Standard is a recognized certification body for inspections under Naturland standards, with final decisions by Naturland experts. Enables access to the premium German organic market.
• KRAV (Sweden)minorOthersSwedish organic standards association with 27 member organizations. Organic Standard is a recognized certification body for inspections under KRAV standards, with final decisions by KRAV experts. Provides access to the Swedish organic market.
• ISCC (International Sustainability and Carbon Certification)minorOthersGlobal sustainability certification system with over 5,000 valid certificates in 100+ countries. Covers sustainable raw materials, agricultural biomass, biogenic waste, and renewable energy. Organic Standard began ISCC certification in 2023, providing additional market access to EU biofuel markets.
• FairWild FoundationminorOthersInternational organization developing standards for sustainable wild plant harvesting. Organic Standard is a recognized certification body for FairWild inspections and certification, approved in 2024. Covers 1.7 million hectares of certified wild-harvesting areas globally.
• IFOAM (International Federation of Organic Agricultural Movements)coreOthersGlobal organic farming movement organization. Organic Standard joined IFOAM in 2010. Provides international standards framework, peer network, and global credibility for the organic certification sector.
• EOCC (European Organic Certifiers Council)minorOthersEuropean union of organic certification bodies. Organic Standard joined in 2014. Provides peer review, best practice sharing, and regulatory harmonization among European organic certifiers.
• BrandStoryminorGTM or Marketing PartnerUkrainian branding and communications agency. Provides marketing and branding support for Organic Standard's publications and communication materials.

Scale indicators14 records

Recent moves14 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Broad incumbents

• SGS Group: Global inspection, verification, and certification conglomerate. SGS provides organic and sustainability certification as part of a broader testing/inspection portfolio and competes with Organic Standard for enterprise clients across multiple standards.
• Control Union: Global organic and sustainability certification body headquartered in the Netherlands. Directly competes with Organic Standard across EU organic certification, ISCC, FairWild, and Donau Soja programs, with a much larger geographic footprint and capital base.
• Ecocert: France-based leading organic and sustainability certifier offering inspection across agriculture, food, cosmetics, and textiles. Competes with Organic Standard in EU organic certification and exports from Eastern Europe and Central Asia.
• BCS Öko-Garantie (Kiwa BCS): Germany-based organic certification body (now part of Kiwa) with deep EU, Bio Suisse, Naturland, and COR coverage. A direct competitor for premium-label certification of Ukrainian and Central Asian organic exports.

Direct peers

• IMO Control: Swiss organic and sustainable certification body. IMO Control was Organic Standard's founding training partner in 2007 and operates in overlapping markets including Eastern Europe and Central Asia, with comparable standard portfolio (EU organic, Bio Suisse, Naturland, FairWild).
• CERES Certification of Environmental Standards: Germany-based organic and sustainable certification body active in Eastern Europe, Central Asia, and developing-country agricultural exports. Directly comparable to Organic Standard in serving emerging-market organic producers seeking EU/US market access.
• QC&I (Quality, Certification & Inspection): German-based international organic and Fair Trade certification body providing inspection across multiple standards. Direct competitor for Bio Suisse, FairWild, and EU organic certification in Eastern European and CIS markets.

Regional players

• Bioinspecta: Swiss organic certification body serving Swiss and international producers under Bio Suisse and EU standards. Comparable niche-positioning as a quality-focused organic certifier with international reach.
• Agreco (part of GUTcert): German-based organic certifier within the GUTcert group, active in Eastern Europe and developing-country markets. Comparable niche positioning with EU 2018/848 coverage and premium-label inspection partnerships.
• Letis S.A. Argentina-headquartered organic certification body serving South American producers exporting to EU/US. Comparable business model and customer profile (regional market leader helping exporters access premium markets), though focused on Latin America.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@Organic.Standard

Compliance11 records

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