Among the objectives, the encouragement of short distribution channels and local production is new. EU legislation on Organic Production and Labelling Regulation (EC) 834/2007 on organic production and labelling of organic products This is the first in a new series of 'Implementation Appraisals', produced by the European Parliamentary Research Service (EPRS), on the operation of existing EU legislation in practice. Organic in Europe continues growing - both production and consumption. After today’s publication of the new organic regulation, IFOAM EU provides you with a brief overview on the main changes that … The European Commission is currently working on the implementing and delegated acts.Until 1 January 2022, the EU requirements for organic production are set by Regulation (EC) No 834/2007 defines the aims, objectives and principles of organics. EU Certification. The organic control system will be closely linked to the new general legislation2 on official controls for food and feed that was published in 2017. This page only reflects the views of the authors and its sole responsibility lies with IFOAM Organics Europe. IFOAM Organics Europe has started the ‘Developing Organic’ project on Pesticide use and contamination: ensuring a favourable environment for organic operators through EU legislative frameworks. The EU organic regulation has a major impact on organic farmers, processors, traders, retailers, certifiers, researchers and consumers. Currently, to identify a product as from “EU agriculture” or “Bulgarian agriculture”, at least 98% of the ingredients should be farmed in the EU (or in Bulgaria). standards. This project wants to find a common approach among Competent Authoritites, Control Bodies and organic operators on managing the presence of pesticide residues on organic products. Rue du Commerce 124-4 Organic farming contributes to the conservation and evolution of genetic diversity in agriculture, Organic agriculture, part of the solution to the climate crisis, Providing our crops with the nutrients they need while protecting soil, water and air. As regards official controls and other official activities within the scope of Regulation (EU) 2017/625 of the European Parliament and of the Council (4), Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/466 (5) allows Member States to apply temporary measures to contain risks to human, animal and plant health and animal welfare in the specific situation linked to COVID-19 until 1 August 2020. Today, the EU requirements for organic production are set by Regulation (EC) No 834/2007 defining the aims, objectives and principles of organics. In June 2007 the European Council of Agricultural Ministers agreed to a new Council Regulation on organic production and labelling of organic products. the equivalence between the British and European regulations will be maintained for next year. For plants and plant products to be considered organic, the production rules as referred to in Articles 9, 10, 11 and 12 of Regulation (EC) No 834/2007 and Chapter 1 of this Regulation and where applicable the exceptional production rules in Chapter 6 of this Regulation must have been applied on the parcels during a conversion period of at least two years before sowing, or, in the case of grassland or perennial forage, at least two years before its use as feed from organic … Find out which companies and institutions are making Europe more organic with us. Additionally, specific control requirements for organic are detailed in the new organic regulation. IFOAM Organics Europe brings knowledge to the organic sector helping it deliver on its principles. We have an annual call for volunteers each spring and new positions open when the need arises. This resulted in the organic legislation currently in place. This Regulation, still in force, is also complemented by several Commission implementing acts on the production, distribution and marketing of organic goods. The new organic regulation was published on 14 June 2018 and will apply from 1 January 2021.IFOAM Organics Europe has been involved since the Commission launched the process in 2012. Organic farming can reduce emissions as it builds on reduced inputs, closed nutrient cycles and fertile soils. Organic agriculture sustains and enhances soils and biodiversity. Today, all natural flavours are allowed, while from 2021 on only natural flavours originating from the mentioned ingredients can be used in organic processing. It also wants to better reflect the organic principles in EU legislation related to pesticides use in agriculture. When it comes to import rules, the agreement on equivalence between the EU and US organic standards (No 126/2012) is most important.This set of rules will change soon. On 13 October 2015, the Parliament’s Committee on Agriculture adopted a report on the organic dossier which also significantly amended the initial proposal. By hosting TP Organics' secretariat, we shape research & innovation agendas and build the organic movement's capacity to engage in research and exchange knowledge. It is stated clearly that these derogations can only be used when organic seed and organic young animals are not available on the market. This means that many details of the text still have to be developed. The work of IFOAM Organics Europe on this topic is co-financed by the LIFE programme of the European Union, under the Executive Agency for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (EASME). Another new principle is to incentivise the use of organic plant reproductive material and animal breeds with a high degree of genetic variety, resistance against diseases and longevity. Read more about the market and policies influencing it. Already in 2022, the primary food production sector has to meet future policy changes: most importantly the new EU Fertilising Product Regulation functionality specifications. With the new regulation the minimum percentage will be 95% and even a region can be mentioned, e.g., if 95% of the ingredients are farmed in Tuscany, the reference “Tuscany agriculture” can be used. Organic agriculture has been regulated in the European Union (EU) since 1991 when the first provisions laying down minimum standards for the internal market were adopted. Initially, the legal framework only covered plants and plant products. Additionally, Member States can decide to exempt farmers who sell small quantities of organic products directly to the final consumer from certification. Regulation 2018/848 comes into effect on January 1, 2021 1. As membership-based organisation we represent more than 200 members in 34 European countries. Organic production, labelling and controls have been regulated at EU level since 1991. Plant health care that also promotes the health of crops, ecosystems and humans. EU institutions and stakeholders of organic sector in the EU, the new EU organic regulation, Regulation (EC) 2018/848 11was adopted in 2018 and will be applicable in 2021. All products labelled as organic and sold in the EU must be produced under these regulations.The EU Commission continuously updates the implementing regulations. This will happen in the next two years through other legal acts called “delegated acts” and “implementing acts”. In the EU, organic farming and production are regulated according to the strict rules of the EU organic regulation. The EU and the United States signed the EU-U.S. Organic Equivalency Arrangement in 2012. Europe and Eurasia, European Union The European Union adopted its updated Organics Regulation in 2018. Therefore, farmers have continued access to non-organic seed or young animals when those are not available as organic – for a certain period only. We are the European umbrella organisation for organic food and farming. Under the Organic Program (under applicable EU regulations) and allows U.S. organic products to be marketed as “organic” in the EU using the EU organic logo. Consider contributing. We represent organic in European policymaking and advocate for a transformation of food and farming. the text was adopted by the EU Parliament in April 2018 and by the Council in May 2018. Member States have different procedures and an agreement has not been found. This Regulation, still in force, is also complemented by several Commission implementing acts on the production, distribution and marketing of organic goods. Advocating for more sustainable food systems and showing how organic can be part of this process is one of the raison d’être of IFOAM Organics Europe. To ensure this, there are procedures that all importers have to follow when they wish to market a product as organic. The Regulation is set to enter into force on January 1st, 2021. Regulation (EU) 2018/848 on organic production and labelling of organic products and repealing Council Regulation (EC) No 834/2007– Date of application postponed by Regulation (EU) 2020/1693– Correction on the list of ingredients by Corrigendum, Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/427 – amended by Delegated Regulation (EU) 2021/269Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/464 – amended by Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/2042Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/1794 – corrected by Corrigendum Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/2146Implementing Regulation 2021/279, Regulation (EC) No 834/2007 of 28 June 2007Amended by:Regulation (EC) No 967/2008 postponing the obligation to use the organic logoRegulation (EU) No 517/2013 adaptation to EU enlargement to CroatiaRegulation (EC) No 834/2007 consolidated version (HTML– PDF), Regulation (EC) No 889/2008 of 5 September 2008Amended by:Regulation (EC) No 1254/2008 on organic yeast, use of in-conversion feedingstuffs, decorative colouring of egg shells, use of enzymesRegulation (EC) No 710/2009 detailing rules for organic aquaculture and seaweed productionRegulation (EU) No 271/2010 on the new organic logoRegulation (EU) No 344/2011 on clarification on labelling and on use of rosemary extractRegulation (EU) No 426/2011 on publication of informationRegulation (EU) No 126/2012 on the equivalency agreement with the USARegulation (EU) No 203/2012 detailing rules on organic wine productionRegulation (EU) No 505/2012 on feed and correcting provision on use of extracts of rosemaryRegulation (EU) No 392/2013 amending the control systemRegulation (EU) No 519/2013 adaptation to EU enlargement to CroatiaRegulation (EU) No 1030/2013 postponing a deadline for organic aquacultureRegulation (EU) No 1364/2013 on aquaculture non-organic juveniles and seedRegulation (EU) No 354/2014 correcting a mistake and amending annexes I, II, V and VIRegulation (EU) No 836/2014 postponing deadlines for using non-organic young poultry and protein feedRegulation (EU) No 1358/2014 on aquacultureRegulation (EU) 2016/673 on aquaculture, wine, Annexes II, VI & VIIIRegulation (EU) 2017/838 on aquaculture feedRegulation (EU) 2017/2273 postponing deadlines for using non-organic young poultry and protein feedRegulation (EU) 2018/1584 on beekeeping, shrimps and prawns, young pullets, protein feed, babyfood, information exchange and Annexes I, II and VIIIa Regulation (EU) 2019/2164 amending Annexes I, II, VI, VIII, VIIIaRegulation (EU) 2020/977 derogating from Regulations (EC) No 889/2008 and (EC) No 1235/2008 as regards controls on the production of organic products due to the COVID-19 pandemicRegulation (EU) 2021/181 on use of non-organic young poultry and protein feed and amending Annexes V and VIII, Regulation (EC) No 889/2008 consolidated version of 7 Jan. 2020 (HTML and PDF versions in all the EU languages can be found here), Regulation (EC) No 1235/2008 of 8 December 2008Amended by:Regulation (EC) No 537/2009Regulation (EU) No 471/2010Regulation (EU) No 590/2011Regulation (EU) No 1084/2011Regulation (EU) No 1267/2011Regulation (EU) No 126/2012Regulation (EU) No 508/2012Regulation (EU) No 751/2012Regulation (EU) No 125/2013Regulation (EU) No 519/2013Regulation (EU) No 567/2013Regulation (EU) No 586/2013Regulation (EU) No 355/2014Regulation (EU) No 442/2014Regulation (EU) No 644/2014Regulation (EU) No 829/2014Regulation (EU) No 1287/2014Regulation (EU) 2015/131Regulation (EU) 2015/931Regulation (EU) 2015/1980Regulation (EU) 2015/2345Regulation (EU) 2016/459Regulation (EU) 2016/910Regulation (EU) 2016/1330Regulation (EU) 2016/1842Regulation (EU) 2016/2259Regulation (EU) 2017/872Regulation (EU) 2017/1473Regulation (EU) 2017/1862     Regulation (EU) 2017/2329Regulation (EU) 2018/949Regulation (EU) 2019/39Regulation (EU) 2019/446Regulation (EU) 2020/25Regulation (EU) 2020/479Regulation (EU) 2020/786Regulation (EU) 2020/2196, Regulation (EC) No 1235/2008 consolidated version (HTML and PDF versions in all the EU languages can be found here), Regulation (EU) 2020/977– amended by Regulation (EU) 2020/1667, EU-ChileCouncil Decision (EU) 2017/2307Text of the AgreementEU-UKTrade and Cooperation Agreement. There are additional specific regulations governing aquaculture and wine production. Are you active in organic? For production, key updates to the implementing rules issued so far concern organic yeast (No 1254/2008), organic aquaculture (No 710/2009) and organic wine (No 203/2012). 9.1.3(a) 9.2.1(b) “100% Organic” EU Regulations have no labeling category for 100% organic products. Health and ecology are two of the organic principles. All these legislative acts are the legal basis that govern whether goods can be marketed as organic within the EU, including those that have been imported from non-EU countries. Backed by the organic food sector, EU lawmakers are pushing the European Commission to delay by one year the coming into force of the reformed organic regulation. The EU organic regulation has a major impact on organic farmers, processors, traders, retailers, certifiers, researchers and consumers. The Council’s approach proposed significant changes to the initial Commission proposal. How organic farmers, producers and distributors are inspected and how the European Commission checks the inspection regimes of European countries. European Union regulations on organic farming are designed to provide a clear structure for the production of organic goods across the whole of the EU. Council Regulation (EC) No 834/2007 establishes the legal framework for all levels of production, distribution, control and labelling of organic products which may be offered and traded in the EU. Legislation for the organics sector The European Commission has adopted several regulations on the production, distribution and marketing of … Let’s talk about increasing their visibility. In 2007, the EU Council agreed Council Regulation 834/2007 setting out the principles, aims and overarching rules of organic production and defining how organic products should be labelled. 889/2008 which specifies detailed rules for the implementation of Council Regulation (EC) No. This Arrangement focuses on the importance of agricultural production using organic methods in both the U.S. and EU markets. On 24 March 2014, the EU Commission presented a legislative proposal for a new organic regulation and a new EU Organic Action Plan. Among the principles, the concept of production connected to the soil is reinforced and references to ‘contribution to a non-toxic environment’, ‘long term fertility’ and ‘biodiversity’ are new and positive. In the new regulation, there will be two systems to import organic products from outside the EU: Trade agreements: all Third Countries that are currently recognised as equivalent will have to renegotiate the terms for trade agreements under the new EU procedure. The derogation will apply to the existing and certified operations in only three countries: Finland, Sweden and Denmark. The transition of derogations will be supported by national databases that will make the quantity of organic seed and young animals publicly available. The first EU-wide regulation for the production and labelling of organic products was published in 1991. Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2016/673 of 29 April 2016 amending Regulation (EC) No. To encourage long-term soil fertility and support for biodiversity, the regulation promotes local production and short distribution channels 2. After today’s publication of the new organic regulation, IFOAM EU provides you with a brief overview on the main changes that can be expected in the near future. COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING REGUL ATION (EU) 2019/2164 of 17 December 2019 amending Regulation (EC) No 889/2008 laying down detailed r ules for the implementation of Council Regulation (EC) No 834/2007 on organic production and labelling of organic products with regard to organic production, labelling and control Is this interesting for you? What makes us unique is that our members and work span the entire organic food chain. Get inspired by practical initiatives that are transforming food and farming in Europe. The Council discussed the legislative proposal over three Council Presidencies (the Greek, Italian and Latvian) and reached a “general approach” after more than one year, in June 2015. For products which originated in. Live and unprocessed agricultural products – animals, plants and seed, mushrooms. Today such restricted list does not exist. On the one hand, food and feed registered as organic in the EU will continue to be accepted as organic in the UK until 31 December 2021. As it is today, mass catering operations, i.e., restaurants and canteens, are outside of the scope of the regulation. For which category of products? Controls will have a strong risk-based focus. These procedures depend on where the goods have originated. For livestock farmers, higher percentages of feed should come from the farm itself or from the same region. After a long revision process, the new organic regulation (EU) 2018/848 was published in June 2018. The text that has been adopted represents the “Basic Act”. As for the new regulation, the categories of products that can be organic certified are: The novelty is represented by Annex I of the new regulation, which provides a list of products that are not clearly covered by the three categories but that can still be certified. Animal welfare - key to sustainable productivity, high product quality and ethical responsibility. 1000 Brussels Specific criteria are established to define what categories of farmers can join the group. IFOAM Organic Europe’s members find a comprehensive list on all EU organic regulations on the member extranet. Regulation (710/2009 (1)) on organic aquaculture animal and seaweed production has been in force since July in all Member States of the European Union (EU). The newly reformed regulation is expected to create a level playing field for operators and ensure that consumer confidence on the integrity of organic products is sustained. Building trust in organic farming We work to strengthen the position of more vulnerable actors in the supply in line with the principles of organic farming. In the new regulation, the use of natural flavours will be strongly restricted. With the new regulation it will be allowed everywhere in the world, including the EU. Besides the aforementioned group certification, the other novelty is that the annual physical inspection will not be mandatory for everyone. This is one of our core activities; Is recognised as the leading advocate for organic food and farming at EU level by EU institutions. Your foundation can help us to bring about a transformation of Europe’s food and farming system. IFOAM Organics Europe For example, only “natural lemon flavouring” will be allowed, which means that the flavouring is at least 95% obtained from lemon. In the EU, organic farming and production are regulated according to strict rules. 60% (70% from 2023 on) of feed for cows, sheep, goats, horses, deer and rabbit and 30% for pigs and poultry should be of regional origin. Is the unified voice of organic stakeholders towards the European decision-makers; Represents organic interests in connection with the European organic regulation. Organic fruit juices and nectars must comply with EU organic legislation. All organic food and drink sold in the EU must meet the EU Organic Regulation - shown by the green leaf logo on pack. Click here for a printable version of this document. A restricted list for cleaning and disinfection products for use in processing will be established. Learn about the benefits of being part of our network, Discover how you can contribute to making Europe more organic and what is in it for you, Organising organic events or exhibitions? The Arrangement is limited to organic … For example, EU organic production regulations call for organic seeds inputs; however, throughout the EU, organic farmers cannot secure sufficient quantities of certified organic seed inputs in some sectors. It will apply from 1 January 2022.IFOAM Organic Europe’s members find a comprehensive list on all EU organic regulations on the member extranet.IFOAM Organics Europe…. This is to satisfy consumer demand for trustworthy organic products whilst providing a fair marketplace for producers, distributors and marketers. It determines the continued development of organic production through the provision of clearly defined goals and principles. This means that both the Council of agriculture ministers (Council) and the European Parliament (Parliament) developed their opinions – in parallel – to amend the initial proposal. Currently EU MS are empowered to give derogations to sectors that cannot fully meet EU organic standards. Submit it here! After the May 2014 European elections, the Parliament started working on the proposal. Get to know us better. Organic farming protects the collective genetic heritage by remaining GMO-free. After a long revision process, the new organic regulation (EU) 2018/848 was published in June 2018. You can find a summary of what the EU standards guarantee here. [1] Regulation (EC) No 834/2007 and its implementing Regulations (EC) No 889/2008 and No 1235/2008. Today this seed is not ‘legally’ available to farmers because it is characterised by a high level of genetic and phenotypic diversity. +32 2 280 12 23 However, national or private standards can be applied. The EASME is not responsible for any use that may be made of the information provided. At that stage, the three EU institutions entered into the so called “trilogue” negotiations, with the aim of reaching an agreement and adopting a final text. This list includes: specific yeasts, maté, vine leaves, palm hearts, hop shoots, silkworm cocoon, natural gums and resins, essential oils, cork stoppers, raw cotton, raw wool, raw hides, plant-based traditional herbal preparations. At the end of 2011, less than three years after the current organic regulations [1] entered into application, the European Commission (Commission) decided to review the organic legislative framework, launching a 1.5-year impact assessment. Get to know who we are, what we work on and how you can contact us. Each such briefing focuses on In 2014, a second review of organic legislation was initiated, with many regulations outdated and no longer appropriate, hindering rather than promoting the growing organic … Please see the (EU) 2018/848 document for further information.