Malaysia Organic Scheme (SOM)

SOM is a certification programme to recognise organically cultivated farms in accordance with the requirements specified in the national organic standards, MS 1529 2001, The production, processing, labelling and marketing of plant-based organically produced foods. Certification elements The scheme evaluation is based on certain elements as follows:

1. Traceability
2. Record Keeping
3. Production Management
4. Organic Integrity
5. Transition period
6. Crop Dividers and Separators Distance
7. Site Management
8. Water Management
9. Crop Production
10. Revenue Operation
11. Storage
12. Packing
13. Transport
14. Welfare, Safety and Health of Workers
15. Revenue Analysis
16. Farm Waste Management
17. Complaint Record