Demeter (Biodynamic Agriculture) certifies agricultural and agri-food products obtained with the biodynamic method.

INFORMATIONS

Demeter (Biodynamic Agriculture) certifies agricultural and agri-food products obtained with the biodynamic method.

Identifies and guarantees the products obtained with the biodynamic method and allows access to markings that reward compliance with more restrictive requirements than those required by law.

ICEA is a partner of Demeter Associazione Italia, the association that promotes and protects biodynamic agriculture products, and carries out the inspection activity useful for the release of the Demeter and Biodin brand (for biodynamic products in conversion).

Thanks to a multi-year collaboration agreement ICEA has qualified Demeter technical inspectors able to jointly verify the correct application of the biological method (pursuant to EC Regulation 834/07) and biodynamic standards.

The request for certification and use of the trademark must be presented to Demeter who will directly appoint ICEA for the inspection activity, also supporting the costs.

ITER DI CERTIFICAZIONE

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The procedure for carrying out the inspection is initiated by Demeter Italia.
The procedure for carrying out the inspection is initiated by Demeter Italia following the certification request by the operator who intends to adhere to the specification and use the Demeter trademark and the references to the biodynamic method.
2


ICEA carries out the inspections.
ICEA carries out inspections at the operators following criteria and a control plan agreed with Demeter.
3


ICEA provides direct reports to Demeter.
ICEA directly sends Demeter inspection reports and documents related to the verification.
4


Issue of the Certificate of Conformity.
Following the positive outcome of the evaluation process, Demeter confirms the recognition of compliance.

DOCUMENTS AND ATTACHMENTS

Standard Demeter Forms and procedures