The European Commission has launched the revision of Regulation (EU) 2018/848 on organic production. IFOAM Organics Europe welcomes this initiative.
But what does this really imply? The principles of organic production and the high requirements remain unchanged.
The objective?
To provide greater clarity, stability and legal certainty in the application of the rules.
Concretely, for you, certified operators:
- No change to the demanding organic standards
- Better consideration of on the ground realities across the 27 Member States
- Targeted adjustments through updated guidelines, interpretations and FAQs. NO full revision of the Regulation
- A focus on business continuity and regulatory predictability
IFOAM Organics Europe clearly states:
“This is not about deregulation, but about a more effective and harmonized implementation of the organic framework.”
Did you know?
The Ecocert group and Certisys have been involved in this process notably through:
- Participation in the public consultation
- Sharing of field experience
- Engaging in active dialogue with stakeholders in the sector
- Participating in legislation working groups
What happens now?
As a certification body, we are closely monitoring these developments and will keep you informed of the practical implications of this revision.
📌 A more detailed analysis will be provided in our upcoming regulatory newsletters.
👉 Full press release from IFOAM Organics Europe:
https://lnkd.in/g6bSF4xx
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