Participatory Guarantee System (PGS)
A locally focused quality assurance system that certifies producers based on active participation and a foundation of trust, social networks, and knowledge exchange.
Core Principles of PGS
Our certification model is built around six fundamental pillars that ensure organic integrity without the high costs of third-party certification.
Shared Vision
A collective commitment to organic agriculture principles.
Participatory
Peers, consumers, and stakeholders share certification responsibilities.
Transparency
Open access to information limits abuse and builds trust.
Trust
The foundational mechanism binding the entire review process.
Learning Process
Continuous improvement and shared agroecological knowledge.
Horizontality
Equal sharing of power and responsibilities among members.
PGS Review Board
Explore certified organic farmers rated purely by cumulative peer-reviews across all their products.