The Need for Certification Bodies

As a consumer you need to have total confidence in the claims made by suppliers like PGR Health Foods. The Certification Bodies exist to ensure that our products are what we claim them to be. In respect to Rizopia Organic Brown Rice Pasta they ensure the following:

That the rice crop is organic -OCIA
The Pasta is produced without risk of contamination from non-organic products -OCIA
That it comes from where we say it does -DEFRA
That we pay the correct duty and import taxes -DEFRA
That the product is traceable -DEFRA
That it is produced in a certified environment- BRC
Auditing PGR Health Foods –Organic Food Federation

	Organic Food Federation The Organic Food Federation is responsible for auditing PGR Health Foods' organic imports to ensure 100% consumer confidence that the products are what we claim them to be. They are at the forefront of promoting organic methods and maintaining high standards and best practice within the sector. Download Certificate > Visit Site >
	OCIA Organic Crop Improvement Association (OCIA) International is one of the world's oldest, largest and most trusted leaders in the organic certification industry. A non-profit, member-owned, agricultural organization, OCIA is dedicated to providing the highest quality organic certification services and access to global organic markets. Download Certificate > Visit Site >
	The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) PGR Health Foods is regulated by The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra). It is a government department in the UK. 'We make policy and legislation, and work with others to deliver our policies in - areas such as: the natural environment, biodiversity, plants and animals, sustainable development and the green economy, food, farming and fisheries, animal health and welfare, environmental protection and pollution control, rural communities and issues'. Visit Site >
	BRC Global Standards The BRC Global Standards is a leading global safety and quality certification programme. It is used throughout the world by over 17,000 certificated suppliers in 90 countries, through a network of over 80 accredited and BRC recognised Certification Bodies. The BRC Global Standards is widely used by suppliers and global retailers. They facilitate standardisation of quality, safety, operational criteria and manufacturers’ fulfilment of legal obligations. They also help provide protection to the consumer. Download Certificate > Visit Site >
	Maxxam Gluten Free Certified We are Gluten Free Certified. Download the Certificate of Analysis here. Download Certificate > Visit Site >
	SKA Kosher Rizopia is certified kosher by The Sephardi Kashrut Authority of London (SKA) Download Certificate > Visit Site >