KOA – Korea Organic Aquaculture
The Korea Organic Aquaculture (KOA) certification programme is a system for the certification of organic seafood obtained from environmentally friendly fisheries or food products manufactured, processed and distributed using organic seafood as raw materials or entities handling such products (aquaculture products only). Control Union Korea is accredited by NFQS (National Fishery Products Quality Management Service) for national certification activities related to organic seafood products and organic processed foods (certification body number 103).
Korea Organic Aquaculture (KOA)
About the standard
The term ‘organic fisheries’ refers to an industry that produces fishery products in a healthy environment where chemicals, such as antibiotics and antimicrobials, are not used (or are used in minimal quantities) to promote biodiversity and keep fishery ecosystems in a healthy state. During production and processing, organic and non-organic products must be separated and contamination with prohibited substances must be prevented. The production and processing of organic products must be inspected by an accredited and independent third party in accordance with the inspection system.
Accreditation
Control Union Korea is accredited by NFQS (National Fishery Products Quality Management Service) for national certification activities related to organic fishery products and organic processed foods (certification body number 103).
Benefits
The benefits of becoming Control Union certified
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Products labelled with KOA may have better access to markets in Korea.
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Demand for certified products is growing in Korea due to increasing consumer preference for environmentally labelled products.
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Control Union Korea has a team of qualified auditors, which allows us to do our work more efficiently and cost-effectively for our clients.
How can we help you?
Want to apply for a certification program? Our Certification team will be happy to help you.