Irish Organic Association Sustainability Profile

The Irish Organic Association (IOA) is Ireland’s leading organic certification body dedicated to certifying organic produce and products throughout Ireland. The IOA has been at the forefront of the organic movement in Ireland since it was established in 1982. Almost forty years of experience in inspecting, certifying and networking has placed the association in a unique position to serve a dynamic and growing organic market. IOA is a voluntary organisation and a company limited by guarantee with a membership open to all.

IOA is approved by the Department of Agriculture Food and the Marine (DAFM) in the Republic of Ireland and the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) in the United Kingdom to provide an inspection and certification scheme pursuant to EC Regulations 834/2007  889/2008 as amended.