New implementing Regulation – changes to the Organic Control System in EU

The European Commission published on April 30th, 2013 the new implementing regulation (EU) 392/2013 which affects the Organic Control System in the European Union. The new implementing regulation inserts new elements in the control system aiming at further securing the efficiency of controls and the organic integrity of the certified products. The most significant changes can be summarized to the...

Consultation for the review of the European policy on organic agriculture

Organic farming and production play a significant economic role in the EU’s agricultural landscape. They can provide a market-oriented alternative for agricultural producers wishing to respond to the increasing demand for high-quality, eco-friendly products. Under the Common Agricultural Policy, organic production is supported by European financial support, policies and laws. This approach...

New rules for organic feedstuffs

The new amending Regulation 505/2012 was published on June 15, 2012, setting out new rules for organic feedstuffs. The new regulation is an amendment to the implementing Regulation 889/2008 for Organic Farming and it basically changes the following: regarding herbivores, pigs and poultry, higher percentages of feed that has to be produced by the farm unit itself have been set new substances are...

New EU Organic Wine Regulation

The European Commission published on the 9th March 2012 the new Implementing Regulation (EU) 203/2012 amending Regulation (EC) 889/2008 laying down detailed rules for the production of Organic Wine. The new rules shall apply from the 1st August 2012. Up to now, the organic wine sector had no rules governing the wine-making process, therefore the only claim that could be used on the labeling or...

Mutual recognition of organic products between EU and USA

On February 15, 2012 the new Implementing Regulation 126/2012 was published, as regards the terms of imports of organic products from the United States of America. According to the new regulation, implementing Regulation 1235/2008 as regards imports of organic products from Third Countries, products imported from USA as equivalent and under an equivalent control system shall be plant and animal...