Sustainable Development in Agribusiness: Legal Challenges to Obtaining Organic Food Certification

Objectives: To investigate the main legal challenges involved in obtaining organic food certification, considering the increasing environmental awareness and demand for sustainable agricultural practices. Theoretical Framework: An exploration of the existing literature on organic certification, sustainable agricultural practices, and technological innovation, addressing how certification can act as a catalyst for change in agribusiness. Method: The research employed a qualitative analysis, with an emphasis on bibliographic research of an exploratory and explanatory nature, to explore the relationship between organic certification, innovation and sustainable development in agribusiness. Results and Discussion: It was concluded that maintaining a balance between ethics and innovation is essential for ensuring a sustainable future in agribusiness. Organic certification meets the demand for sustainable products and has the potential to contribute to positive transformation within the agricultural sector. Rigorous standards for certification, legal barriers, and associated costs were identified as significant challenges. Implications of the Research: The findings suggest that organic certification not only promotes sustainability but can also influence innovative and responsible agricultural practices, integrating ethics and profitability. Originality/Value: This study offers an original contribution by highlighting the intersection between organic certification and innovation in agribusiness, emphasizing the importance of ethical and legal aspects in sustainable agricultural practices.