GOLS Transition

Control Union and Moreganic have agreed to work together on a phased transition from GOLS to the Moreganic program. This will ensure continuity for existing GOLS-certified supply chains while opening new pathways for biodiversity, fairer livelihoods, and additional transparency in the natural rubber and latex sector.

Several market forces are driving this evolution:

• Market demand - Buyers increasingly require traceability and measurable impact beyond "organic only" certification
• Regulatory alignment-  New requirements like the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) demand enhanced supply chain transparency
• Industry consolidation - The transition streamlines a fragmented certification landscape for latex products
• Farmer economics - Premium pricing and diversified income opportunities through biodiversity/secondary crops improve farm revenue stability
• Climate resilience - Biodiversity and agroforestry practices help create resilient microclimates and improve soil health

GOLS has successfully created global awareness and market recognition for organic latex. Moreganic builds on this foundation, expanding scope to meet today's sustainability expectations and regulatory environments.

Beyond organic - Moreganic seeks forward-impact through a number of dimensions:

• Biodiversity criteria of 10%+ of farm area dedicated to agroforestry or natural vegetation, promoting multi-cropping and companion planting
• Fair labour safeguards and ethical responsibility requirements, including no forced labour, worker safety training, and grievance mechanisms
• Economic premiums with direct farmer premiums above local market prices with transparent payment structures
• Additional revenue stream opportunities from secondary crops, beekeeping, and biodiversity practices
• Enhanced traceability with digital transaction certificates and comprehensive mass balance chain-of-custody systems
• Moreganic Field & Certification Support (MFCS) team providing ongoing guidance, training, and biodiversity action plan development
• Alignment with evolving regulatory requirements (EUDR) and impact-focused customer expectations
• Backed by partnerships like the Rubber Authority of Thailand (RAOT) agreement 

Transition paths:

Organic-certified farms → Moreganic Farm Module

• Farms already certified as organic can transition into the Moreganic Farm Module; requirements are aligned and verified under the new scheme.

GOLS CoC → Moreganic CoC

• Supply-chain operators certified under GOLS CoC can transition into the Moreganic CoC module, ensuring continuity of traceability and certification.

Core requirements (most cases)

• Equivalency assessment – MFCS (Moreganic Field & Certification Support) reviews your existing GOLS/organic compliance and identifies any gaps.
• Adapted fertiliser phase-out (GOLS legacy) – If already GOLS-certified, you may qualify for an adapted or exempt synthetic-fertiliser phase-out schedule.
• Biodiversity Action Plan (MBAP) – Develop a 5-year plan for biodiversity enhancement with MFCS support.
• Documentation & records – Maintain land-use maps, input logs, labour records, and training documentation; retain for 5 years.
• Worker safety – Where chemicals are used, provide appropriate PPE and safety training.

Key differences vs. GOLS

• Mixed-use flexibility – Conventional crops may co-exist alongside certified rubber, with documented risk mitigation.
• Farmer premiums – Premium payments to farmers for certified flows.
• Biodiversity requirements – Added impact targets plus a 5-year MBAP.

Labour protections – Mandatory worker-grievance mechanism and fair-labour documentation.

• Land Use Documentation - Maps showing certified/non-certified zones, chemical storage areas, buffer zones
• Input Use Logs - Fertilizer and chemical records by field and date
• Labor Records-  Worker contracts, training attendance, hours worked, grievance logs
• Biodiversity Documentation – Moreganic Biodiversity Action Plan progress, species lists, buffer zone maps, monitoring updates
• Traceability Records - Transaction Certificates, volume reconciliation logs, sales records

All records must be kept for 5 years or since initial certification, whichever is shorter

Moreganic provides standardized templates and guidance for all required documentation

You will continue to work with your current auditors and certification contacts in the short term. As the Moreganic system comes online, you will have access to:

Enhanced Support

• Moreganic team training, guidance, and ongoing coaching for biodiversity farm management
• Farmer-friendly standards with hands-on education and action plans
• Technical assistance for Biodiversity Action Plan development

Economic Benefits

• Premium pricing above local market rates
• Opportunities for additional revenue from multi-cropping and secondary products
• Access to markets valuing biodiversity impact alongside organic certification

Operational Changes

• Internal Control System (ICS) may work alongside or be supported by Moreganic Field Support
• Enhanced record-keeping requirements with provided templates
• New audit focus areas including biodiversity progress and labor practices

The aim is to keep auditing costs in line with market realities. Moreganic certification fees support farmers, research, and digital supply chain traceability while providing labeling rights and marketing support.

Excluding premium payment to farmer groups, the fee structure ranges from 0.25% to 1%, determined by certified material sales.

Value Proposition

• Premium payments to farmers above official published prices
• Additional local revenue opportunities from biodiversity practices (secondary crops, beekeeping)
• Enhanced market access and buyer trust
• Technical support through Moreganic team
• Digital traceability tools
• Enhanced retail marketing support 

For questions on certification & audits and transition, please contact your Control Union audit lead as usual for current certificates.

For questions on & Moreganic program details, please contact Moreganic at GOLS.transition@moreganic.com 

Moreganic originated within Novaya as a living program over two years ago, building on development efforts by the Latexco team and contributing to the Artilat-Latexco merger. It began as an active certification system in Thailand, delivering measurable benefits to farmers and communities with established flows and chain-of-custody processes.

As Moreganic has matured and proven its impact, it transitioned to become a standalone, independent entity with its own governance structure. While Novaya helped develop and implement the initial program, Moreganic now operates as a separate organisation where Novaya participates as one of several stakeholders, subject to the same standards and fees as all others. The Board is being formed and will include independent members, and an Advisory Council with farmers, auditors, and retailers ensures ongoing impartiality.

Certification fees are collected based on certified flows, but all data and invoices are verified and safeguarded by the scheme's auditing body. Competitor information is never shared with/between other participants. Moreganic only receives aggregated reports on adoption, not company-specific details.

Moreganic is formalising a governance charter with clear data firewalls, conflict-of-interest policies, and transparent reporting, consistent with best practices in global certification systems. To ensure neutrality, the governance structure will also provide fair representation of the entire supply chain, such as farmers, processors, manufacturers, and retailers. 

Yes. While natural latex is the starting point, the vision for Moreganic includes broader agroforestry and biodiversity-based products (e.g., cup lump, honey, coffee, cacao, wood). The focus remains on impact at the farm level and transparency through the chain of custody.

The parties are currently working on finalising the Moreganic Farm Management Standard and related scheme materials. Stakeholder consultations with farmer groups, processors, brands, and retailers will be scheduled throughout this process. Updates will be provided regularly by both Moreganic and Control Union.

We welcome input from all stakeholders. Please register your interest by writing to GOLS.transition@moreganic.com to be included in the consultation process.