In 1992, BCS Öko-Garantie GmbH became the first German certification body registered under the Organic Regulation of the European Union (EEC 2092/91). Since that time, Kiwa BCS Öko-Garantie has become very well established in the European market and has gained a strong international presence.

According to a rough estimate, Kiwa BCS is involved in the certification of approx. 50% of all organic products in Germany. Kiwa BCS certifies about 450,000 operators in about 70 countries worldwide.