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Tier 2 — TrustedGermany· Europe
Naturland
A German farmers' association whose private organic standard is stricter than the EU baseline. Covers food, aquaculture, textiles, and cosmetics. Recognised globally.
Official siteWhat it guarantees
- ●Stricter than EU 2018/848 (lower nitrogen inputs, full-farm conversion, social standards).
- ●Annual on-site inspection.
- ●Fair-pricing requirements for member farmers.
What it does NOT
- ○Membership-based — only farms that join the Naturland association can use the mark.
Inspection
Annual on-site by Naturland-accredited inspectors
Residue testing
Required
Established
1982
Body type
Private body
Scope
Multi
Trust tier
Private body with government oversight, holding to standards stricter than the regional baseline.
Recognised alongside
These certifications mutually recognise Naturland under their import-equivalence agreements, so a product carrying one mark is broadly acceptable to the others.
