The Role
Organic Certification Reviewer– Processing Activities
Position Purpose
The Organic Certification Reviewer – Processing Activities supports the Organic Certification Manager in the coordination, technical evaluation and supervision of organic certification processes related to processing, handling, packaging, storage, distribution and import/export of organic products, in compliance with Regulation (EU) 2018/848, its implementing acts, ESYD accreditation requirements, and the Certification Body’s Quality Management System.
Key Responsibilities
Reports to the Organic Certification Manager / Technical Director.
Position Purpose
The Organic Certification Reviewer – Processing Activities supports the Organic Certification Manager in the coordination, technical evaluation and supervision of organic certification processes related to processing, handling, packaging, storage, distribution and import/export of organic products, in compliance with Regulation (EU) 2018/848, its implementing acts, ESYD accreditation requirements, and the Certification Body’s Quality Management System.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct independent technical evaluations of certification files.
- Verify compliance with EU and national legislation on organic production.
- Ensure the correct implementation of certification procedures and decision-making rules.
- Support internal audits and accreditation assessments.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of procedures and technical guidelines.
- Contribute to the implementation and maintenance of the Certification Body’s Quality Management System in accordance with ISO/IEC 17065.
- University degree in Agronomy, Food Science, Chemistry, Biology or a related scientific field.
- Basic to good knowledge of the organic production regulatory framework, preferably with focus on organic processing activities.
- Professional experience in certification, regulatory compliance, quality assurance or food processing (preferred).
- Familiarity with ISO/IEC 17065 and accreditation requirements (an asset).
- Strong analytical and documentation skills.
- Experience in a certification body or food processing sector.
- Exposure to certification decision processes and non-conformity management.
- Knowledge of additional standards (e.g. ISO 22000, BRC, IFS, private organic standards).
- Willingness to develop into a senior or managerial role.
- Attention to detail and strong sense of responsibility.
- Good organizational and time-management skills.
- Ability to work under supervision while taking initiative.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Ability to work in a highly regulated and audit-focused environment.
Reports to the Organic Certification Manager / Technical Director.
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The Company
What We Do
FoodChain ID has been providing integrated food safety, quality and sustainability services to the global agrifoods industry since 1996. Serving more than 30,000 clients in over 100 countries, FoodChain ID provides expertise and technology-driven services that support the production of safe, ethical, and sustainable food throughout the world
