The Center of Organic Agriculture in Egypt (COAE)
The Center of Organic Agriculture in Egypt (COAE)
(COAE) operates as a certification, validation, and verification body aiming to support the development of organic and biodynamic agriculture and good agricultural practices in Egypt and beyond.
Certification, validation, and verification activities enable producers and processors to deliver products that meet quality and compliance standards, ensuring access to Egyptian, European, and international markets.
To maintain the confidence of stakeholders and accreditation bodies, COAE applies the following principles to all staff and clients:
1. Non-Discriminatory Approach
(COAE) certification systems are accessible to all suppliers (farms or firms).
All applicants are treated equally in a fair and non-discriminatory manner.
2. Impartiality and Independence
COAE ensures full impartiality and independence in all inspection, certification, validation, and verification decisions.
COAE does not design, supply, or promote any products it certifies and does not provide services that could compromise objectivity, confidentiality, or impartiality.
COAE does not offer consultancy or advisory services to applicants.
COAE ensures that no commercial, financial, or other pressures compromise its impartiality..
3. Transparency and Openness
All certification rules and requirements are clearly communicated through publications, the COAE website, workshops, seminars, and training programs.
Relevant information about COAE processes and certification status is made accessible to stakeholders to ensure transparency and trust.
4. Responsibility
All COAE personnel are fully aware of their responsibilities.
COAE assumes full accountability for all activities carried out under its certification, validation, and verification systems.
5. Clear Objectives
All processes are based on clear, measurable objectives aligned with established procedures and internationally recognized standards.
6. Experience and Competence
COAE maintains a high level of expertise across agricultural and environmental sectors.
Its personnel are qualified to serve diverse stakeholders.
Continuous training is a priority to enhance staff competence.
Management ensures effective communication and full understanding of the quality policy among all employees.
7. Continual Improvement
COAE is committed to the continual development and improvement of its certification, validation, and verification systems and procedures through active engagement with international organic agriculture, biodynamic farming, and sustainability communities.
Quality Commitment:
To support its objectives, COAE maintains an integrated quality management system in accordance with internationally recognized standards, including ISO/IEC 17065, ISO/IEC 17029, ISO/IEC 14065, ISO 14064-3, and ISO 14066, as documented in its quality manual and associated procedures.
This system supports certification, validation, and verification activities, ensuring compliance with applicable international and national regulations while maintaining the highest levels of integrity, impartiality, and transparency.
This policy is reviewed periodically to ensure its continued suitability, effectiveness, and alignment with ongoing developments and best practices.
