Why It Matters
Importance of ICS Management
To smoothen the process of project implementation
To maintain transparency in the system
To assure the quality of the produce
Certification Service
ICS Grower Group
Internal Control System certification for organised farmer groups and producer organisations.
02Grower Group Certification
Certification Service
Certification through organized groups.
An Internal Control System (ICS) is an internal control mechanism established and operated by a Grower Group to ensure that all member farmers comply with the requirements of the National Programme for Organic Production (NPOP) and the applicable NPOP Procedures. The ICS is responsible for organising internal inspections, monitoring compliance, maintaining required records, and implementing corrective actions and sanctions through its designated personnel including the ICS Manager. The Certification Body independently evaluates the effectiveness of the ICS and verifies the Grower Group’s compliance with NPOP requirements.
Grower Group Framework
Building a reliable ICS.
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Eligibility
Requirements for Group Certification
The group shall have a registered legal entity and farmers should be in close geographical proximity with a similar production system.
The group shall have a minimum of 25 members and a maximum of 500 members.
A minimum of 2 inspections shall be conducted annually by internal inspectors before the external Certification Body inspection.
ICS staff must be appointed — ICS Manager, Internal Inspectors, Field Officers, Purchase Officers, Warehouse Manager, Processing Manager.
An internal standard i.e. the ICS Manual must be prepared in the local language.
Training must be provided to all ICS staff.
Step One
Required details for registration.
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PAN-linked Legal Document
Entity Type (Registered Society, FPO/FPC, Co-operative/PACs, etc.)
Date of Birth (As per PAN)
Address of Grower Group
State, District, Taluka, Village & PIN Code
Step Two
Contact information required.
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Contact Person Name
Aadhaar Number
Registered Email Address
Registered Mobile Number