2007, 222pp

This is the third volume of background papers of the International Task Force on Harmonization and Equivalence in Organic Agriculture (ITF). Organized by FAO, IFOAM and UNCTAD, the ITF is seeking solutions to international trade challenges that have arisen as a result of the numerous public and private standards and regulations for organic products that now prevail worldwide. This volume presents the four discussion papers and the Report of the Fifth ITF meeting, including experiences and situations in organic regulation, common regulatory objectives, requirements for certification bodies and cooperation between conformity assessment bodies.