Ecological Product Analysis

An ecological product is defined as a product that creates the least possible impact on the environment during its entire life cycle, including its production, use and disposal processes. According to this definition, the requirements for accepting a product as ecological vary depending on the type of product and even the organization that certifies it as such. For example, for a chocolate to be considered ecological, one certificate may require at least 95 percent of the ingredients to be of ecological origin, while another requires only 80 percent.

Ecological food is food obtained directly or indirectly from ecological agriculture with the ingredients it contains. This type of farming is defined by requirements that vary by country or economic region. In general, ecological farming requirements are:

• The use of chemical pesticides and synthetic fertilizers is prohibited.
• The use of mineral nitrogen fertilizers is prohibited
• The use of genetically modified (GMO) plants or animals is prohibited
• The use of ionizing radiation is prohibited
• Animals must be fed purely ecological food
• It is strictly forbidden to clone animals or transfer embryos.
• The use of growth promoters and synthetic amino acids is prohibited.
• Limiting the use of hormones and antibiotics (except when necessary for animal health)
• Pollution caused by the number of animals, overgrazing, erosion or the spread of animals or their manure should be minimized
• Animals should have access to the open air or grazing areas whenever possible
• Tying or isolating farm animals other than individual animals is prohibited for a limited time and solely for welfare, safety or veterinary reasons.

In addition to those listed, there are other requirements when it comes to processed foods. For example,

• The preparation of these foods should be kept separate from traditional foods in time and space.
• At least 95 percent of its ingredients must be from ecological agriculture and strict conditions apply for the remaining 5 percent
• Permitted additives and permitted processing aids to aid processing should be restricted

Meanwhile, sustainable products are those that provide environmental, social and economic benefits while protecting human health and the environment throughout the entire life cycle, from the extraction of raw materials to their final disposal.

Our organization also provides ecological product analysis services with its trained and expert staff and advanced technological equipment, among the numerous test, measurement, analysis and evaluation studies it provides for businesses in various sectors.