KOA – Korea Organic Aquaculture
Korea Organic Aquaculture (KOA) certification program is a system for certification of organic seafood obtained through environment-friendly fishery or food manufactured, processed, distributed using organic seafood as raw materials or entity that handle those products (only farmed fishery products). Control Union Korea is accredited by the NFQS (National Fishery Products Quality Management Service) for national certification activities related to Organic fishery product, Organic processed food (Certification body number 103).
Korea Organic Aquaculture (KOA)
About the certification program
The term “environment-friendly fishery” means an industry which produces fishery products in a healthy environment in which chemical substances, such as antibiotics and antimicrobials, are not used (or used in a minimum quantity) to promote biodiversity and conserve fishery ecosystems in a healthy condition. 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 need to be inspected by an accredited and independent third party, according to the inspection system.
Accreditation
Control Union Korea is accredited by the NFQS (National Fishery Products Quality Management Service) for national certification activities related to Organic fishery product, Organic processed food (Certification body number 103).
How you benefit
The benefits of getting certified by Control Union
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KOA labelled products may have better access to markets in Korea
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The demand for certified products is growing in Korea because of increasing consumer preference for environmentally labelled products
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Control Union Korea has a staff of qualified auditors, allowing us to make our work more efficient and profitable for our clients
How can we help you?
Are you looking for a certain service, do you have any questions or do you want to apply for the certification program? Let us know. We’re glad to be of help.