What does the new EU Organic Regulation mean for exporters of grains, pulses and oilseeds?

Published 2020년 7월 15일

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In 2021, the European Union (EU) will enforce a new organic regulation for both domestic and imported products. This regulation, designed to ensure fair competition and prevent fraud, will apply to unprocessed and processed agricultural products. It sets a 95% organic content requirement for processed products to bear the 'organic' label. However, small organic producers in developing countries may struggle to comply due to infrastructure and financial constraints. The regulation also addresses concerns like soil management and pesticide use. Despite concerns over fraud in the organic food market, particularly in products popular as health ingredients, the new regulation is expected to address these issues.

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In 2021, a new organic regulation will enter into force. At the same time, a new official control regulation begins. This will check whether imported products meet European rules. It will also regulate controls and possible action against fraudsters. As a third country producer, you will have to meet the same set of rules as producers in the European Union. The European Union (EU) believes the organic market to be one of the most fast-moving sectors. In 2017, it estimated that the organic market in the EU is worth around €27 billion, some 125% more than ten years ago. After several years of talks, the European Union will introduce a new set of rules under regulation (EU) 2018/848 in January 2021. According to a press release by the European Council, this new agreement should guarantee fair competition. It will also stop fraud and raise consumer confidence. The new regulation does not only control pesticide use in products. It also deals with soil management and food production. ...

Source: CBI - EU