SL’s organic agriculture control body launches official website for first time

The National Organic Control Unit (NOCU), Sri Lanka’s control body for organic agriculture, operating under the aegis of the Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB), has taken a significant step towards promoting and regulating Sri Lanka’s organic agriculture sector, with the launch of its official website www.nocu.lk. 
This website development was done through the project support to small and medium enterprises in the organic agriculture sector in Sri Lanka, which was jointly co-financed by the European Union and BMZ, implemented by GIZ Sri Lanka. The inauguration ceremony was held at the EDB headquarters, with the presence of dignitaries. The objectives of the NOCU are manifold, including safeguarding the credibility of organic agriculture products within the domestic and international markets, implementation of Sri Lanka organic regulations as well as promotion of organic agriculture systems. 
“The establishment of an official website was deemed imperative to facilitate communication with the stakeholders and provide essential information, thereby fostering a sustainable organic agriculture ecosystem in Sri Lanka,” the NOCU said in a statement to the media.
The website will serve as the primary interface for the NOCU to directly engage with the stakeholders. This digital platform will enable the NOCU to implement an effective communication strategy, ensuring transparent and efficient interactions with all the relevant parties and the online registration of stakeholders.

“The launch of www.nocu.lk represents a significant milestone in Sri Lanka’s organic agriculture journey, solidifying its commitment to ensure the highest standards of organic practices and fostering sustainable organic agricultural systems,” the NOCU said.
The unit added that with the online platform, the NOCU is poised to connect with the stakeholders, disseminate vital information and fortify Sri Lanka’s reputation as a trusted source of organic agricultural products in the local and international marketplace.