Central Asia on the Path to a Unified Organic Standard: The Organic Central Asia 2026 Forum Held

On July 16–17, 2026, the international forum "Organic Central Asia 2026: Common Standard – Together on the Journey" was held in Astana. It brought together representatives of Central Asian countries, international organizations, certification bodies, producers, and experts in organic agriculture.

The main theme of the event was the development of regional cooperation and the formation of a unified approach to the production and promotion of organic products. During the plenary session "Six Countries – One Standard," the ideology of the regional organic standard OSCA-01:2026 was presented.

A key event of the forum was the signing ceremony of the multilateral agreement on the accession of Central Asian countries to the standard. This step is aimed at strengthening cooperation between countries in the region, harmonizing requirements in organic production, and creating new opportunities for the development of sustainable agriculture.

During the forum, participants discussed current issues of certification, standardization, organic market development, and expanding cooperation between producers, retail chains, and certification organizations. The practical part of the event included a field demo session, an exhibition, and B2B meetings for organic sector participants.

The Organic Central Asia 2026 Forum became an important platform for exchanging experiences, strengthening partnerships, and promoting the common goal of developing organic agriculture in Central Asia.

The common standard marks a new stage of cooperation, paving the way for sustainable development and increased competitiveness of organic products in the region.