IMO in brief

One of the first and most renowned international bodies for inspection, certification and quality assurance of sustainable products
Foundation: Institute for Marketecology in 1989, IMOgroup AG in 2006
More than 400 experts worldwide
Operations in more than 90 countries
3.5 Mio ha certified area
120.000 certified smallholders
About 70 different ecological and social standards
Certificates accepted and highly regarded in all markets
Department of the non-profit Bio-Foundation Switzerland