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BIO Hellas logo - Greek certification for organic products

Bio Hellas

Would you like to eat certified organic Greek products?
The Bio Hellas label guarantees the organic quality of food products from Greece.

Find out all about this official certification. What are the criteria? How is the label awarded? Here’s what you need to know.

What is the Bio Hellas label?

The Bio Hellas label is an official Greek certification awarded to products derived from organic farming.
Recognized in Greece and Europe, this label ensures strict compliance with European rules on organic farming. Every product bearing the Bio Hellas label complies with rigorous standards to guarantee optimum quality.

The history of the Bio Hellas label

Founded in 2001, Bio Hellas has rapidly become Greece’s leading organic certification body. For over two decades, it has been controlling and certifying producers and their products.
Its mission: to promote sustainable agriculture that respects the environment, and to provide consumers with healthy, traceable products.

What are the criteria for obtaining the Bio Hellas label?

To qualify for the Bio Hellas label, several strict criteria must be met:

  • No use of chemical pesticides or fertilizers
  • Crop rotation to preserve soil
  • Respect for animal welfare
  • Protecting biodiversity
  • Exclusive use of certified organic seeds and seedlings

Each operation is rigorously inspected on a regular basis to ensure compliance with these criteria at all times.

How is the Bio Hellas label awarded?

The label is awarded in several stages:

  1. Application from the producer
    The producer submits an application to Bio Hellas.

  2. Initial inspection
    A specialized team inspects the farm on site. Facilities and production processes must meet strict organic requirements.

  3. Tests and analyses
    Samples are analyzed in the laboratory for the presence of prohibited substances.

  4. Official certification
    If all criteria are met, the product receives official Bio Hellas certification.

  5. Regular annual inspections
    Every year, Bio Hellas carries out regular audits to maintain certification.

Why choose certified Bio Hellas products?

When you choose Bio Hellas, you choose :

  • Healthy, chemical-free food
  • Sustainable and responsible agriculture
  • Concrete support for the local Greek agricultural economy
  • A guarantee of transparency and total traceability

This label inspires confidence among consumers concerned about their health and the environment.

Where can I find Bio Hellas products?

You can identify certified products by the Bio Hellas logo on the packaging. At Growy and Tasty, we focus on authentic, certified Greek products. Find below our selection of Bio Hellas products for confident Greek and organic consumption.

Our certified Bio Hellas products at Growy and Tasty

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