Meaning, Processes and Values in Organic Agriculture

What is OMRI Input Listed®?

OMRI Input Listed® is an internationally recognized certification issued by the Organic Materials Review Institute (OMRI) for input products used in organic agriculture. This certification confirms that the product fully meets strict organic standards, which are allowed to be used in the production, processing, and processing of organic products in accordance with international regulations such as USDA Organic (USA), Canada Organic, etc.

Roles and Meanings of OMRI Input Listed®

OMRI Input Listed® certification is extremely important for farmers, processors, agricultural businesses and consumers. Concrete:

• Ensuring transparency: When a product is listed on the OMRI list, users can be assured of the product’s safety and compliance with organic standards.
• Support organic production: Farmers and organic businesses can easily choose the right inputs (fertilizers, pesticides, growth regulators, etc.) without worrying about violating organic regulations.
• Increased commercial value: Products with OMRI certification are often preferred in the market, especially when exporting or supplying large organic systems.

OMRI Input Listed® Application and Evaluation Process

To be granted OMRI Input Listed® certification, enterprises that manufacture or supply input materials must undergo a rigorous assessment process:

1. Submission: The enterprise submits detailed information about ingredients, production processes and documents related to the product to OMRI.
2. Dossier appraisal: OMRI will check and evaluate the level of compliance with international organic standards based on the dossier, ingredient analysis, and production process.
3. Testing, testing: In some cases, OMRI will take samples for actual testing.
4. Licensing and Publication: If satisfactory, the product will be licensed and listed on the OMRI Input Listed®, and the use of the OMRI logo on the packaging will be allowed.

Benefits of OMRI Input Listed® Certified Products

• Increase the trust of international customers and partners.
• Support access to fastidious markets, especially the US and EU markets.
• Contributing to the development of clean, sustainable and environmentally friendly agriculture.
• Meet organic standards in international quality control programs.

OMRI Input Listed® is not only a seal of quality and safety for input products for organic agriculture, but also a passport to help businesses and farmers integrate deeply into the international market. Owning OMRI certification, the product will be “as expensive as fresh shrimp”, creating more trust and sustainable value in the organic agriculture supply chain.