SS 632:2017 Specification for Organic Primary Produce
SS 632:2017 Specification for Organic Primary Produce was developed with the aim of establishing a guidance document to assure consumers for authentic organic claims on primary products including grains, fresh herbs, fresh vegetables, fresh fruits and mushrooms.
What is SS 632:2017 Specification for Organic Primary Produce?
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With the growing consumer demand and awareness in Singapore for organic foods, the Singapore Standards Council’s Food Standards Committee with the support of Singapore Manufacturing Federation – Standards Development Organisation and Enterprise Singapore has developed SS 632:2017 Specification for Organic Primary Produce.
The standard aims at establishing a guidance document to assure consumers for authentic organic claims on primary products including grains, fresh herbs, fresh vegetables, fresh fruits and mushrooms.
SS 632 certification aims to ensure business viability and environmental sustainability for local business and industry practitioners in the organic primary produce sector. With SS 632 certification, it will ensure food resiliency within the supply chain.
SS 632 is applicable to businesses and industry practitioners dealing with organic vegetables, fruits and grains within the farm to fork supply chain. It includes organic farms, processors, re-packers, logistic providers, distributors, retailers, importers and exporters.
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Benefits of SS 632:2017 Certification
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Assure the wholesomeness and safeguard the integrity and identity of organic produces,
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Reduce carbon footprint and minimize/ avoid synthetic pollutants, potentially harmful chemicals into the environment by employing long terms sustainable, ecological organic management to encourage soil improvement and fertility,
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Promote national economy and awareness to buy local products,
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Promote Singapore’s food sustainability and resilience within the local food supply chain.
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Assure the wholesomeness and safeguard the integrity and identity of organic produces,
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Reduce carbon footprint and minimize/ avoid synthetic pollutants, potentially harmful chemicals into the environment by employing long terms sustainable, ecological organic management to encourage soil improvement and fertility,
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Promote national economy and awareness to buy local products,
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Promote Singapore’s food sustainability and resilience within the local food supply chain.
Why get certified with SOCOTEC Certification Singapore?
SOCOTEC Certification Singapore has successfully completed the office assessment for SS 632:2017 – Specification for Organic Primary Produce, and SS 632 product certification, we are able to provide a comprehensive certification package inclusive of but not limited to ISO 9001 Quality Management System, ISO 45001 Occupational Health & Safety Management System, ISO 22000:2018 Food Safety Management System, SS 444:2018 Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) System for the Food Industry, etc.
Key steps to certification
Note 1 - Each certification cycle is valid for one year.
Note 2 - Unannounced visits are dependent on the risk category.
