EU Regulation (EU) 2018/848 - Organic Production and Labelling of Organic Products

What it says

This Regulation sets rules on organic production and the labelling of organic products. It covers production rules for plants, animals and processed food, requirements for certification by control bodies or authorities, rules on imports, and the use of the organic logo and terms. Operators must be certified and subject to regular controls.

Paraphrased for plain-language clarity. Always verify against the current published regulation text.

What it means in practice

• Every operator in the chain, including processors and distributors, normally needs to be certified.
• Separation and traceability are needed to prevent mixing of organic and non-organic product.
• Unauthorized substances and prohibited methods can cause the loss of organic status of a lot.

What inspectors look for

• Whether the operator holds a valid certificate for the activity.
• Whether organic and non-organic products are kept apart.
• Whether records allow traceability of organic lots.

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