Different products certified by different certification bodies

The following chapter refers to cases in which products of a producer or producer group are certified by different certification bodies. In case products will be certified by more than one certification body, a link must be set with the different certification bodies via the O-KEY. This is only possible, if the products are different (e. g. apples with CB 1 and pears with CB 2).

The procedure is necessary to maintain the GGN for this producer and to ensure that there is only one Trustee/Farm Assurer linked to the producer (e. g. CB 1). The other certification body (e. g. CB 2) is not Trustee/Farm Assurer and the registration fee is not invoiced.

Step 1: CB 1 asks for the O-Key of CB 2 to link up products of a producer/producer group with CB 2. CB 2 can find the O-Key after the login below the roles at the bottom of the page.

Step 2: CB 1 continues in "Manage Business Relations" and adds the O-Key of the other certification body (CB 2).

After successful submission of the O-Key this producer will appear in the list of affiliated companies.

Step 3: To link up a producer with CB 2, CB 1 must first select this producer in Manage products. At least one product, which should be certified by CB 2, must be added by CB 1. CB 2 appears in the column “CB/PG” in the drop down menu and can be selected as well as the scheme.

Step 4: CB 2 selects the producer in Affiliation. > Manage products. The products, which are already accepted or certified by CB 1, cannot be edited and changed by CB 2. The product quantities are hidden (***).