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An introduction to Organic Farmers & Growers
Organic Farmers & Growers Ltd (OF&G) is a registered company, limited by shares, that was originally established in 1973 to assist producers and processors to market their organic products. It no longer has an active role in marketing but has helped to develop, and has links with, a number of marketing initiatives in the fresh produce, cereal, meat and dairy sectors.
As its main service, the company operates an Inspection and Certification Scheme to carry out the work required under the EC Regulation 2092/91. The Scheme is accredited with Defra and operates to the Defra Compendium of Organic Standards and inspection requirements.
OF&G Ltd. inspects UK production, processing and importing operations and also certifies a number of overseas production and processing facilities.