Proceedings of the
SEMINAR ON THE PRODUCTION AND EXPORTS OF
ORGANIC FRUIT AND VEGETABLES IN ASIA

Bangkok, Thailand, 3-5 November 2003

A seminar organized by FAO, IFOAM and the EarthNet Foundation

Table of contents

Programme

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

Organic Markets in Europe

The North American Market

Organically Certified Fruits and Vegetables on the Japanese Market

Organic Standards in Importing Countries: Differences and Similarities

USDA's National Organic Rule

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