The National Organic Control Unit (NOCU), operating under the aegis of the Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB), has taken a significant step to promote and regulate Sri Lanka’s organic agriculture sector with the launch of its official website – nocu.lk.
This website was developed to support Small and Medium Enterprises in the organic agriculture sector and was co-financed by the EU and BMZ and implemented by GIZ Sri Lanka.
The launch was held at the EDB headquarters last week. Head of Cooperation at the EU delegation to Sri Lanka and the Maldives, Dr. Johann Hesse, and representatives of GIZ (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit GmbH), EDB Chairman Dr. Kingsley Bernard, and Acting Director General Ms. Malani Baddegamage were present. The objectives of NOCU are manifold, including safeguarding the credibility of organic agriculture products within the domestic and international markets, the implementation of Sri Lanka Organic Regulations, and the promotion of organic agriculture systems. The launch of an official website was deemed imperative to facilitate communication with stakeholders and provide essential information, thereby fostering a sustainable organic agriculture ecosystem in Sri Lanka.
This digital platform will enable NOCU to implement an effective communication strategy, ensuring transparent and efficient interactions with all parties and the online registration of stakeholders.
