ISO 22006 Certification in India

ISO 22006:2009 · Quality Management for Crop Production · typical timeline 6–10 weeks

ISO 22006 applies ISO 9001 to crop production — seed, nursery, field crops, horticulture, plantations and contract farming. It gives FPOs, agri-exporters and corporate farms a certifiable quality system recognised by buyers and GlobalG.A.P.-oriented supply chains. Cost: ₹40,000–₹1,20,000; timeline 6–10 weeks.

Who needs ISO 22006 certification

• Farmer producer organisations (FPOs) and co-operatives
• Seed companies, nurseries and tissue-culture labs
• Plantation and horticulture exporters
• Contract farming arms of food companies

ISO 22006 requirements in plain words

1. Crop production planning and process control
2. Input (seed, fertiliser, pesticide) control and records
3. Traceability from plot to lot
4. Harvest, post-harvest and storage control
5. Customer requirements and complaint handling
6. Internal audit and management review

Certification process

1. Step 1Gap assessmentWe audit your current processes against the standard and list exactly what is missing.
2. Step 2DocumentationPolicies, procedures, records and formats written for your plant, not copied templates.
3. Step 3Implementation & trainingYour team trained on the floor; internal audit and management review done with you.
4. Step 4Certification auditStage 1 and Stage 2 audit by an IAF-accredited certification body of your choice.
5. Step 5Certificate & surveillanceCertificate issued; we support annual surveillance audits for the full 3-year cycle.

ISO 22006 certification cost in India

Indicative 2026 all-inclusive prices — consulting, documentation, training and the certification-body audit fee. No separate charges. Full cost breakdown →

Documents required

• Quality manual and crop plans
• Input purchase and application records
• Plot/lot traceability records
• Harvest and storage logs
• Customer specifications
• Audit and review records

Benefits

• Structured quality system for buyer audits and exports
• Foundation for GlobalG.A.P. and organic certification
• Better input control and residue management
• Credibility for FPO tenders and bank lending

Frequently asked questions

ISO 22006 vs GlobalG.A.P.?

GlobalG.A.P. is a product-safety scheme for retailers; ISO 22006 is a management system. Many farms do both.

Can an FPO get certified?

Yes; the FPO is the certified organisation with member farms in scope.

Validity?

Three years with annual surveillance.

ISO 22006 consultants by city

• Baddi
• Ludhiana
• Mohali
• Chandigarh
• Delhi
• Gurgaon
• Noida
• Ahmedabad
• Mumbai
• Pune
• Bangalore
• Chennai
• Hyderabad
• Kolkata
• Indore

Written by Sahil Dubey, CISA — lead consultant, PraxisQ Consulting LLP. Reviewed October 2026.