According to the definition of the Codex Alimentary, "organic agriculture is a holistic production management system which promotes and enhances agro-ecosystem health, including biodiversity, biological cycles and soil biological activity. It emphasizes the use of management practices in preference to the use of off-farm inputs, taking into account that regional conditions require locally adapted systems. This is accomplished by using, where possible, agronomic, biological and mechanical methods, as opposed to using synthetic materials, to fulfill any specific function within the system." Products labeled as "organic" are those certified as having been produced according to clearly defined organic production standards, for instance formulated in regulations.

A main difference between organic and other kinds of agriculture is that organic farming is a holistic production management system, aiming at maintaining or enhancing soil fertility and biological activity. Organic farming is based on locally adapted management practices in preference to the use of off-farm inputs or no management at all. In comparison with many other environmentally-friendly farming systems, organic farming differs in the sense that standards and certification systems are very well developed and internationally widespread.

Certified organic products are those whose production, processing, handling and marketing have been verified by a certification body as being in conformity with specified organic standards. Once a product is certified organic, the product can be labeled as organic.

Broadly, the certification process may be split into two parts: inspection to verify that production and handling are carried out in accordance with the standards against which certification is to be done; and certification to confirm that production and handling conforms to those standards. Certification procedures for the certification of organic products should make it possible to track and control the flow of products from primary production at farm level through each stage of manufacturing right to the final consumer product. Producers and exporters will have to obtain certification against organic standards applicable in those markets, in which they intend to sell their products with an indication that they are organic.

No. The use of genetically modified organisms (GMO) and their derivatives is prohibited in organic farming.

Recognising the increasing importance of Organic Farming and their Benefits, LANCO realized the need to promote and market and establish itself as one of the pioneer to work towards supply of High Quality Indian 100% Certified Organic Turmeric and Turmeric Powder.

Hence LANCO has been certified by LACON, which is one of the leading certification agency with its Head Office in Germany. LANCO has been certified under the requirements of INDIA’S NPOP STANDARDS, NATIONAL ORGANIC PROGRAM (NOP) STANDARDS OF USDA AND THE COMMISSION REGULATION (EEC) 2092/91 AND REGULATION (EC) 1788/2001 FOR PROCESSING AND HANDLING OF ORGANIC AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS. LANCO, has established contacts and agreements with different Certified Farmer Groups in India which produce and sell 100% Certified Organic Turmeric and Other Spices.

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