Naturland

Naturland, officially Naturland e.V., is a German nonprofit organization that coordinates an international network dedicated to organic farming, processing, and trade. It develops its own organic standards and certifies products that meet them under the Naturland label. The certification system covers farms, processing facilities, and traders, with conformity verified through inspections by independent certification bodies operating under Naturland's oversight.

Standards emphasize ecological farming practices aimed at environmental protection, biodiversity, soil health, and responsible water use. They prohibit or tightly regulate synthetic pesticides and chemical fertilizers and assign a higher emphasis on animal welfare and humane husbandry. Naturland also includes social criteria addressing working conditions, fair wages, and transparent supply chains. Crossing borders, Naturland's standards are applied to a wide range of products, including crops, livestock, dairy, and processed foods, and are increasingly used in international supply chains.

Certification is typically granted after on-site audits and is subject to periodic surveillance. Products carrying the Naturland label must maintain compliance to remain certified. In addition to the standard Naturland label, the organization operates Naturland Fair, a program that integrates social and fair-trade principles with organic production in some markets.

Naturland is part of the global organic movement and maintains affiliations with international networks such as IFOAM – Organics International. This positions Naturland among the major organic certification schemes in Europe and beyond, complementing other labels with a focus on ecological, social, and traceability criteria.