O F & G (SCOTLAND) LTD

In 1992 we became the first UK organic certification body to be approved by the Government and now certify over 30% of the UK organic sector. OF&G was formed in 1973 as a marketing cooperative for organic produce but we are now a dedicated organic control body and certifier for a number of other sustainable land use schemes. Since the seventies we have spread our expertise to enable us to widen the OF&G certification portfolio. In additon to the organic certification scheme OF&G now offer inspection and certification for the Pasture For Life mark, commercial composting, as well as a scheme for the product of anaerobic digestion, the Biofertiliser Certification Scheme. Certification is also provided for the Woodland Carbon Code and the Peatland Code. OF&G certify over 1400 farmers, who farm more than half of the UK’s organic land, as well as companies ranging from small, independent processors to major multinationals. Our role is to ensure that the European Organic standards are carried out on organic farms and food businesses across the UK, and to offer support and guidance for businesses who are making the switch to organic.