CCPB First and Only Italian Certification Body Authorized in Saudi Arabia Leader in Organic Certification Across the Gulf

CCPB proudly stands at the forefront of organic certification in the Gulf region, offering its internationally recognized expertise to a rapidly growing organic sector. With active presence in countries like Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Qatar, CCPB has become a strategic certification partner for agricultural producers, processors, and traders committed to sustainability.

But nowhere is this commitment more evident than in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, where CCPB has achieved a historic milestone:
We are the first and only Italian certification body officially authorized by the Saudi Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture (MEWA) to operate under the national “Executive Regulation Guide for Standards & Specifications of Organic Agriculture Activity”.

Today, CCPB certifies more than 160 organic operators spread across all regions of Saudi Arabia, from Al-Qassim to Jizan, from Riyadh to Tabuk.

This widespread coverage ensures that producers, wherever they are based in the Kingdom, have direct access to professional, fast, and locally supported certification services, aligned with both Saudi national regulations and international organic standards (EU Reg. 848/2018, USDA-NOP, etc.).

CCPB approach is based on transparency, integrity, and partnership, making CCPB not just a certifier but a strategic ally for organic operators aiming for excellence in the Gulf market.

At the same time, CCPB is playing a crucial role in enabling Saudi organic operators to access the largest and most regulated international markets, including:

• The European Union market, through certification under EU Regulation 848/2018
• The United States market, via compliance with the USDA National Organic Program (NOP)

By offering multi-standard certification and full regulatory guidance, CCPB helps Saudi producers meet export requirements and increase the competitiveness of their products in high-value international markets.

This global integration is a key factor for the growth and resilience of the Saudi organic sector and aligns with the Kingdom’s broader Vision 2030 goals for sustainable development and agricultural innovation.

Beyond its local activities, CCPB is playing a key role as a bridge locomotive between Saudi Arabia and Italy, helping Italian companies gain access to the Saudi organic market.

Thanks to our deep knowledge of both European and Saudi organic regulations, we support Italian producers and exporters in achieving certification in full compliance with the Saudi “Executive Regulation Guide for Standards & Specifications of Organic Agriculture Activity.”

For more information about CCPB’s services in the Gulf region, visit www.ccpb.it or contact Mohamed Mraihi mmraihi@ccpb.it