Meanwhile, organic supply chains have become longer, more complex and more diversified. Ukraine, with its large extension of land that can be used for agriculture as well excellent natural condition demonstrates a good potential for becoming one of the leading organic suppliers in the world. Keeping organic products from Ukraine residue-free along the whole supply chain is the responsibility and challenge for all organic operators involved in the value chain.
According to the certification bodies operating in Ukraine, product contamination during storing and transportation is the most frequent cause for irregularities found in the Ukrainian organic products for 2016 that arrive in the EU countries.
Using this information as a starting point, this publication provides the reader with practical information and advice to avoid product contamination. In preparing this publication, up-to-date information and practical experience provided by different organic experts (exporters, representatives of certification bodies, local and international organic consultants) were gathered. These guidelines will enable organic exporters and importers to better understand the main risks associated with post harvesting processes and handling of organic commodities. In addition, the publication provides recommendations on assessing the risks involved as well as how to safeguard organic supply chains by creating an efficient Organic Risk Management System as part of the overall Quality Management System.