Country: Kenya

The Kenya Organic Agriculture Network (KOAN), a national business membership organization coordinating the organic agriculture sector in Kenya, is pleased to announce the Organic Inspectors Training from 2nd to 4th October 2024 at Rainbow Ruiru Resort. This training will focus on key updates and skills required in organic certification, specifically:

1. Implementation of the new EU Regulation 848/2018 group certification schemes.
2. Adapting to changes in production rules under the new EU Regulation 848/2018.
3. Implementing processing, handling, and labeling changes in line with the new EU regulations.
4. Adjusting to changes in the NOP USDA and adapting them to organic projects.
5. Conducting witnessed audits.

The training will combine both theoretical and practical sessions, with 2.5 days dedicated to classroom-based learning and a half-day for practical fieldwork, including a witnessed audit.

This training is ideal for:

• Field officers working in organic projects
• Organic internal inspectors with certified operations or on freelance assignments
• ICS managers
• Field extension workers in NGOs, private organizations, or county governments

How to Apply: Secure your slot by filling out this google form https://bit.ly/OrganicInspectorsTraining. Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis and will close once all slots are filled. The deadline for registration is COB 25th September 2024.