The IOAS is a mission driven non-profit accreditation organisation incorporated in North Dakota, USA with staff based in the USA, Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Germany, Spain, Slovenia and the United Kingdom. We work in the field of assessment of bodies engaged in inspection and certification of organic and sustainable agriculture and related fields. Our work in oversight of conformity assessment assists in the development of various private and regulatory schemes by enhancing fairness for producers and building trust in ‘eco-labels’ by consumers.