Currently, foods containing growth stimulants or produced through uncontrolled manufacturing processes are widely available on the market. Organic food has therefore become a reliable choice for consumers due to its safety for health and superior nutritional benefits.

What is organic certification?

Organic certification is a conformity certification that verifies the safety and purity of food or cosmetic products, confirming that such products are organic, safe, and clean for users.

Organic certification has specific requirements depending on the percentage of organic ingredients in the product composition and other related factors.

What is organic milk?

Organic fresh milk is obtained from one or more milkings from the mammary glands of dairy livestock raised according to organic farming methods. It is not supplemented with or deprived of any milk components and has not been treated at temperatures higher than 40 °C or by other equivalent processing methods.

Organic milk contains a high level of nutrients, providing a rich source of nutrition for the human body.

Scope of application

This standard specifies requirements for organic dairy livestock farming, as well as the preservation, processing, and collection of organic milk.

This standard is applied in conjunction with:

• TCVN 11041-1:2017 – General requirements for production, processing and labeling of organic agricultural products

• TCVN 11041-3:2017 – Organic livestock production

Principles

The collection, preservation, and processing of organic milk shall comply with the general principles specified in Clause 4 of TCVN 11041-1:2017 and the following specific principles:

• Application of livestock farming practices that enhance natural defenses and immune systems against diseases

• Maintenance of animal health through the encouragement of natural immunity, appropriate breed selection, and suitable husbandry methods

• Promotion of organic livestock production from birth and throughout the entire life cycle

• Recycling of animal and plant wastes and by-products as inputs for livestock production

• Production areas must ensure ecological balance

• Livestock farming areas must adopt appropriate husbandry practices

• Use of organic feed containing ingredients derived from organic cultivation; if non-agricultural ingredients are used, they must be of natural origin

Benefits of organic milk certified in accordance with TCVN 11041-7:2018

For consumers

Parents today increasingly prioritize organic milk to help their children grow healthier and develop better. Organic milk offers high nutritional value such as:

• No genetically modified organisms (GMOs)

• No growth hormones

• No synthetic fertilizers or pesticides

• No food additives or antibiotics

• Higher vitamin content than conventional milk, especially vitamins A, C, and E

• Higher mineral content than conventional milk, including calcium, magnesium, iron, and chromium

• Higher levels of antioxidants

• Rich in Omega-3, an important component for body development

Organic dairy products are produced through closed-loop processes without exposure to harmful chemicals, ensuring safety for consumers.

For businesses

• Increased profitability by offering safe and high-quality products

• Enhanced competitive advantage in the market

• Improved consumer trust

• Strengthened corporate image among customers and stakeholders

Why obtain organic milk certification according to TCVN 11041-7:2018 at ISSQ Institute

The Institute for Standards and Quality (ISSQ) has been granted Certification Registration No. CN 48-20 BNN by the Department of Livestock Production – Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development dated March 14, 2022, for conducting conformity certification activities to Vietnamese standards on organic agriculture for products including organic livestock, organic milk, organic crops, organic tea, organic rice, and organic shrimp.

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Published date: January 20, 2023