Sanctions on certification carrier organic products, The National Accreditation Council on Monday (04.08.2025) imposed as part of the audits carried out by the companies in the field.
After Check in the organic certification body in mid -July, The National Accreditation Council revealed how The accreditation regulations were not observed and so it was decided the 6 -month suspension of accreditation for organic products.
After this time, it will be done new assessment to determine if the non -compliance has stopped in the regulations.
The whole announcement
“At the meeting of the National Accreditation Council, held on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, the representatives of the” A. HATZIDAKI and SIA EE, with IRIS “was heard with regard to findings that have been identified and on the basis of which it results in which it is found. Failure to comply with accreditation regulationsfollowing an extraordinary inspection of the ESDD held on 14 and 15/7/2025.
It is noted that during the meeting, the representatives of that body submitted a relevant memorandum with their views.
On 4/8/2025, the members of the National Council, taking into account the report delivered by the Head of Evaluator, the recommendation of the ESYD Bodies’ Office and the views set by the certification body “A. HATZIDAKI and SIA EU IRIS” Suspension of accreditation of no. Certificate 367-7 (B3/15), for the organic sector, for a period of time six -month -oldand to carry out a new assessment after the expiry of the relevant period of suspension, in order to re -examine whether the non -compliance and the reasons for the suspension of accreditation have been lifted.
This decision was taken on the basis of preserving the credibility of accreditation as the accredited body has violated the claims of the accreditation regulations and in particular the paragraphs referring to its non -compliance with the requirements of these and the relevant criteria specified by the ESYD. “