Organic FFB Certifications · Ocho Sur U · Zanja Seca
Organic oil palm (FFB) production on over 2,200 hectares at the Zanja Seca estate
Official identification
| Official title | Three current organic certifications for Oil Palm Fresh Fruit Bunches (FFB): JAS, USDA NOP, and EU Regulation 2018/848 |
|---|---|
| Type | International organic certifications — full organic production |
| Issuing authority | Control Union Certifications B.V. (Netherlands) — accredited by the Dutch Accreditation Council (RvA) |
| Validity periods | JAS: 11/14/2025 (in force until further notice) · USDA NOP: effective 01/31/2026, anniversary 12/15/2026 · EU: 11/14/2025 to 11/13/2026 |
| Official number / code | JAS: CU 912767JAS-01.2025USDA NOP ID: 1780912767EU: PE-BIO-149.604-0001397.2025.001 |
| Operator / unit | Operator: Ocho Sur U S.A.C. · Certified area: 2,234.81 ha (Zanja Seca 1: 916.96 ha + Zanja Seca 2: 1,317.85 ha) |
| Original language | English |
Document content
The agricultural operations of Ocho Sur U S.A.C. at the Zanja Seca estate (Ucayali, Coronel Portillo, Nueva Requena) hold three current international organic certifications for the production of Oil Palm Fresh Fruit Bunches (FFB), issued by Control Union Certifications B.V. — accredited by the Dutch Accreditation Council (RvA): (i) certification under Japanese Agricultural Standards (JAS) N° CU 912767JAS-01.2025, issued on November 14, 2025; (ii) certification under the USDA National Organic Program (7 CFR Part 205), NOP ID 1780912767, with effective date January 31, 2026; and (iii) certification under EU Regulation 2018/848 N° PE-BIO-149.604-0001397.2025.001, valid from November 14, 2025 to November 13, 2026. All three certifications cover a total area of 2,234.81 hectares distributed across the Zanja Seca 1 and Zanja Seca 2 parcels, classified as full organic production, with no area under conversion period. Additionally, certification under EU Regulation 2018/848 recognizes equivalence for export to the United Kingdom market.
Direct download
- → JAS Certificate · Japanese Agricultural Standards PDF
- → USDA NOP Certificate · National Organic Program PDF
- → EU Certificate · Regulation (EU) 2018/848 PDF