The United States has a recognition agreement with Israel. Recognition agreements allow a foreign government to accredit certifying agents in that country to the USDA organic standards. These foreign certifying agents are authorized to certify organic farms and processing facilities, ensuring that USDA organic products meet or exceed all USDA organic standards. These products can then imported for sale in the United States.
Contact Information
Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development
Contact: Shelly Hermon, Acting Head of Standardization & Accreditation Department
Phone: 972-3-9681526
Shellyh@moag.gov.il
Certifying Agents Through Recognition Agreement
Agrior Ltd.
P.O. Box 12755
Ashdod, Israel
Contact: Yitzchak Skalsky, Ph.D
Phone: +972-8-6212263
Fax: +972-8-9317240
Email: agrior@netvision.net.il