• Become a Member

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    Learn how to achieve certification status and become a member of the organic trust.Click Here.

• Application Forms

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    Please find below Organic Trust application forms

  Application Pack for Producers – One Stop Shop

  Conversion Plan Template

  • Application form for Producers
  • Conversion Plan Template
  • Schedule of Area
  • Field History
  • Org1 DAFM Registration Form

  Information Sheets - Dairy, Grain & Horticulture Production

  • Introduction to Organic Horticulture
  • Cereal Production
  • Organic Dairy Production
  • Weanling, Beef & Lamb Production
  • Organic Poultry Production
  • Application form for Processers
  • Application form for Retailers
  • Application Form - Aquaculture
  • Application Form - Mushroom Production
  • Application Form - Pot, Container, Sprouted Grain Production

• Grant Schemes

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  • Payments under the Organic Farming Scheme will be available to operators as soon as the scheme re-opens to new entrants. The terms and conditions of the most recent OFS scheme are available from the Organic Trust office at 01 8530271. We shall provide a link to any new scheme as soon as any new scheme is re-opened. When the OFS is re-opened, it is important to note that all OFS applications are on-line applications via www.agfood.ie – however, as the Organic Farming Scheme is not currently open for applications to new entrants, no applications for payment under the scheme can be made at the present time.

• Livestock Sales

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  • Livestock Sales Declaration Form issue 08

• Standards Manual

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    Standards Manual and up to date Standards Amendments can be downloaded below.

  • Standards manual
  • Standards Amendments Register

  Third Country Imports

  • Consolidated Commission Regulation (EC) No 1235/2008

  (excluding 2019-446, 2019-39, 2018-949 and 2017-2329 which can be accessed below)

  • 2019-446
  • 2019-39
  • 2018-949
  • 2017-2329

• Feed and Seed Rules

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    Please find below the seeds / feeds forms

  • Livestock Sales Declaration Form issue 08
  • Seed derogation

Clover Magazine

Clover magazine is published by the Organic Trust CLG and contains a wealth of information on all aspects of organic production. Clover magazine is issued free to all Organic Trust licensees.
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2019 Career Opportunities.

The Organic Trust is the premier organic certification organisation in Ireland, currently certifying in the region of 1000 organic operators – the Organic Trust logo is easily recognisable on a vast array of organic products on retail shelves in Ireland and abroad.
 

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2019 Career Opportunities for Part-Time Food Processor Inspector Positions

Vacancies are currently available for Part-Time Organic Food Processing Inspectors within our organisation. These positions are compatible with other part-time positions which potential applicants may hold such as quality assurance, advisory/consultancy activities and so forth. To this end, the organisation offers flexibility to the successful candidates in the scheduling of the allocated annual inspections.

The Organic Trust is a renowned professional organisation which holds ISO17065 accreditation. Inspection duties are interesting and varied. Successful candidates will become part of a small dedicated team of professionals where auditor training is comprehensive and on-going. An excellent remuneration package exists for successful candidates.

These positions are open to potential candidates in nationwide locations but particularly candidates in the southern counties of Ireland at the present time - certified organic operators with the requisite academic qualifications are eligible to apply.  The minimum educational qualification for the Organic Food Processing Inspector is a Level 8 Degree in Food Science (or equivalent) together with a demonstrable interest in and knowledge of the rules for organic food production.

Successful candidates must possess a full clean driving licence and have a roadworthy vehicle at their disposal.

Personal Attributes Required:

• Integrity & Strict Confidentiality
• Flexibility
• Competent Knowledge of Organic Regulations/Standards
• High level of IT competency
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Conscientious
• Team player with a strong sense of initiative and self-motivation
• Excellent time management skills
• Accuracy and keen attention to detail
• Methodical approach to workload
• Friendly, approachable and professional in all interactions

These positions relate to permanent part-time employment.

Please forward curriculum vitae to helen@organictrust.ie

These positions relate to permanent part-time employment.

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