Organic farming practice is seen as a way to increase sustainable development and food security. Food and nutrition security remains a global concern, particularly in developing countries. In terms of agricultural development and food security, the most sustainable choice is to increase overall farm productivity in situ.
The issues that are particularly taken into account in these studies are:
Organic farming is one of the sustainable farming approaches that will contribute to food and nutrition security. Increasing demand globally is driving organic farming activities. Especially in recent years, this market has grown rapidly.
The role of organic agriculture in food and nutrition security is becoming more and more popular today. The United Nations Environment Program explains that organic farming offers a wide range of economic, environmental, social and cultural benefits to developing countries. For example, it empowers local people and encourages them to continue farming, thus reducing migration from rural to large cities. In organic farming, farmers, their families and workers are no longer exposed to hazardous agricultural chemicals that cause serious illness and death.
As organic production increases, interest in organic market dynamics also increases and many studies are conducted to analyze the future potential of organic agriculture.
In 2009, the size of the global market for certified organic food and beverage was $55 billion. In 2006, this size was 40 billion USD. This result represents a growth of approximately 37 percent in three years.
Most of the organic farms in the world are small family businesses and certified organic production is mostly for products to be exported to developed countries. However, local markets for certified organic produce are similarly growing. In parallel with this, the agricultural land allocated to organic agriculture is also expanding.
Today, many people prefer organic foods over other foods because of the natural growing process. People believe more in the original benefits of the foodstuff, as no chemical hormones or genetically modified organisms are used in its production. In this regard, the necessity of organic food testing emerges.
Organic foods are the fastest growing area of the food industry today. Certified organic foods are subject to a number of tests before being certified. The certificate is a guarantee that organic foods are produced and processed without the use of pesticides and chemical fertilizers and are free of any contaminants.
In advanced laboratories, organic foods are often analyzed for their nutritional content and health benefits. Food testing assures consumers that the products they buy are truly organic. A number of organic food test parameters are taken into account during these tests. Organic food tests are carried out in these accredited laboratories in a reliable, fast and high quality manner.
In short, organic product testing is done to ensure that these products live up to their claims and are safe for consumption. Thanks to these tests, it is determined that both the legal regulations in force are complied with and that the products are reliable for consumers. For this reason, all companies producing organic products are expected to have organic food tests done.
Accredited laboratories provide food testing services to ensure organic food production as well as processed products are free from chemical and microbial contaminants. Before the certification of organic foods, organic product analysis results are required, indicating that they do not contain any pesticides, heavy metals, antibiotics and similar residues.
Our organization also provides organic product analysis services within the framework of national and international standards, with its trained and expert staff and advanced technological equipment, among the numerous test, measurement, analysis and evaluation studies it provides for businesses in various sectors.
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