Bangkok, Thailand, 3-5 November 2003
A seminar organized by FAO, IFOAM and the EarthNet Foundation
Table of contents
Seminar on the Production and Exports of Organic Fruit and Vegetables in Asia Welcome address
An Overview and Facts on Worldwide Organic Agriculture Organic Trade a Growing Reality
IFOAM's Role in Supporting Organic Agriculture
Organically Certified Fruits and Vegetables on the Japanese Market
Organic Standards in Importing Countries: Differences and Similarities
Regulations for the Importation and Labelling of Organic Foods in Japan
Regulations for the Importation and Labelling of Organic Foods in the European Union
Overview of Organic Agriculture in Asia
Assessing the Profitability of Converting to Organic Farming: Key Parameters to Analyse
Organic Vegetable Production: A Theme for International Agricultural Research
Certification and Options Available to Organic Producers and Exporters in Asia
Producer-Company partnerships for the Marketing of organic horticultural products
Successful Conversion of Conventional to Organic/Biodynamic: a Case Study
China's Market for Organic Fruits and Vegetables: Current Situation and Prospects
Organic Agriculture in Thailand
Role of FAO in Supporting Organic Agriculture
Role of the International Trade Centre
Challenges to International Harmonization of Organic Standards and Conformity Assessment Systems