Also known as: Organic certificate, Organic accreditation
An accreditation issued by an authorized certifying body verifying that agricultural products were produced without synthetic agrochemicals, GMOs, or ionizing radiation.
Organic certification verifies that an agricultural or food product was produced using organic farming methods, without synthetic pesticides, chemical fertilizers, GMOs, growth hormones, or antibiotics (in animal production). In Mexico, the Organic Products Law and its regulations establish requirements, and SENASICA approves certifying bodies. To export organic products, certification recognized by the importing country is required: USDA Organic (U.S.), EU Organic (EU), or JAS (Japan). Mexico is the sixth-largest exporter of organic products globally.
Phytosanitary Certificate
An official document issued by the plant health authority of the exporting country certifying that plant products, fruits, seeds, or wood meet the phytosanitary requirements of the importing country.
RegulationsNon-Tariff Barriers (NTBs)
Measures other than tariffs that countries impose on international trade to protect health, safety, environment, and domestic industry.
RegulationsPhytosanitary Requirement
A regulation establishing plant protection measures to prevent introduction and spread of pests and diseases through importation of plant-origin products.
TradeDefinitive Export
Customs regime allowing goods to leave the country to remain abroad indefinitely.