Soil Association

The Soil Association is the UK's oldest and most widely recognized organic certification body. It defines organic farming as using methods that benefit the entire food system, from people and the planet to plant and animal health. Recently, the Soil Association has been newsworthy due to increased scrutiny over its organic certification of farmed salmon. Campaigners have successfully pushed for the release of its salmon farm inspection reports, arguing that certifying farmed salmon as 'organic' is misleading to consumers. This comes at a time when the UK organic market is experiencing significant growth, with companies like Riverford reporting increased sales driven by consumer demand for healthy food from trusted sources. The Soil Association's role in maintaining the integrity of the organic label is therefore of heightened relevance, as consumer trust and transparency are crucial for the continued growth and credibility of the organic sector.