Commission Regulation (EC) No 889/2008Dangos y teitl llawn

[F1 ANNEX I U.K. Fertilisers, soil conditioners and nutrients referred to in Article 3(1) and Article 6d(2)

Textual Amendments

F1 Substituted by Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/1584 of 22 October 2018 amending Regulation (EC) No 889/2008 laying down detailed rules 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 (Text with EEA relevance).

Note: U.K.

A

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authorised under Regulation (EEC) No 2092/91 and carried over by Article 16(3)(c) of Regulation (EC) No 834/2007

B

:

authorised under Regulation (EC) No 834/2007

a Regulation (EC) No 1069/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 October 2009 laying down health rules as regards animal by-products and derived products not intended for human consumption and repealing Regulation (EC) No 1774/2002 (Animal by-products Regulation) ( OJ L 300, 14.11.2009, p. 1 ).
b Commission Regulation (EU) No 142/2011 of 25 February 2011 implementing Regulation (EC) No 1069/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council laying down health rules as regards animal by-products and derived products not intended for human consumption and implementing Council Directive 97/78/EC as regards certain samples and items exempt from veterinary checks at the border under that Directive ( OJ L 54, 26.2.2011, p. 1 ).
c OJ L 304, 21.11.2003, p. 1 .
d Council Regulation (EC) No 2371/2002 of 20 December 2002 on the conservation and sustainable exploitation of fisheries resources under the Common Fisheries Policy ( OJ L 358, 31.12.2002, p. 59 ).]
Authorisation	Name Compound products or products containing only materials listed hereunder:	Description, compositional requirements, conditions for use
A	Farmyard manure	Product comprising a mixture of animal excrements and vegetable matter (animal bedding). Factory farming origin forbidden
A	Dried farmyard manure and dehydrated poultry manure	Factory farming origin forbidden
A	Composted animal excrements, including poultry manure and composted farmyard manure included	Factory farming origin forbidden
A	Liquid animal excrements	Use after controlled fermentation and/or appropriate dilution Factory farming origin forbidden
B	Composted or fermented mixture of household waste	Product obtained from source separated household waste, which has been submitted to composting or to anaerobic fermentation for biogas production Only vegetable and animal household waste Only when produced in a closed and monitored collection system, accepted by the Member State Maximum concentrations in mg/kg of dry matter: cadmium: 0,7; copper: 70; nickel: 25; lead: 45; zinc: 200; mercury: 0,4; chromium (total): 70; chromium (VI): not detectable
A	Peat	Use limited to horticulture (market gardening, floriculture, arboriculture, nursery)
A	Mushroom culture wastes	The initial composition of the substrate shall be limited to products of this Annex
A	Dejecta of worms (vermicompost) and insects
A	Guano
A	Composted or fermented mixture of vegetable matter	Product obtained from mixtures of vegetable matter, which have been submitted to composting or to anaerobic fermentation for biogas production
B	Biogas digestate containing animal by-products co-digested with material of plant or animal origin as listed in this Annex	Animal by-products (including by-products of wild animals) of category 3 and digestive tract content of category 2 (categories 2 and 3 as defined in Regulation (EC) No 1069/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council a must not be from factory farming origin. The Processes have to be in accordance with Commission Regulation (EU) No 142/2011 b . Not to be applied to edible parts of the crop
B	Products or by-products of animal origin as below: Blood meal Hoof meal Horn meal Bone meal or degelatinised bone meal Fish meal Meat meal Feather, hair and ‘ chiquette ’ meal Wool Fur (1) Hair Dairy products Hydrolysed proteins (2)	(1) Maximum concentration in mg/kg of dry matter of chromium (VI): not detectable (2) Not to be applied to edible parts of the crop
A	Products and by-products of plant origin for fertilisers	Examples: oilseed cake meal, cocoa husks, malt culms
B	Hydrolysed proteins of plant origin
A	Seaweeds and seaweed products	As far as directly obtained by: (i) physical processes including dehydration, freezing and grinding (ii) extraction with water or aqueous acid and/or alkaline solution (iii) fermentation
A	Sawdust and wood chips	Wood not chemically treated after felling
A	Composted bark	Wood not chemically treated after felling
A	Wood ash	From wood not chemically treated after felling
A	Soft ground rock phosphate	Product as specified in point 7 of Annex IA.2. to Regulation (EC) No 2003/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council c relating to fertilisers Cadmium content less than or equal to 90 mg/kg of P205
A	Aluminium-calcium phosphate	Product as specified in point 6 of Annex IA.2. of Regulation (EC) No 2003/2003, Cadmium content less than or equal to 90 mg/kg of P205 Use limited to basic soils (pH > 7,5)
A	Basic slag	Products as specified in point 1 of Annex IA.2. of Regulation 2003/2003
A	Crude potassium salt or kainit	Products as specified in point 1 of Annex IA.3. of Regulation 2003/2003
A	Potassium sulphate, possibly containing magnesium salt	Product obtained from crude potassium salt by a physical extraction process, containing possibly also magnesium salts
A	Stillage and stillage extract	Ammonium stillage excluded
A	Calcium carbonate (chalk, marl, ground limestone, Breton ameliorant, (maerl), phosphate chalk)	Only of natural origin
A	Magnesium and calcium carbonate	Only of natural origin e.g. magnesian chalk, ground magnesium, limestone
A	Magnesium sulphate (kieserite)	Only of natural origin
A	Calcium chloride solution	Foliar treatment of apple trees, after identification of deficit of calcium
A	Calcium sulphate (gypsum)	Products as specified in point 1 of Annex ID. of Regulation (EC) No 2003/2003 Only of natural origin
A, B	Industrial lime from sugar production	By-product of sugar production from sugar beet and sugar cane
A	Industrial lime from vacuum salt production	By-product of the vacuum salt production from brine found in mountains
A	Elemental sulphur	Products as specified in Annex ID.3 of Regulation 2003/2003
A	Trace elements	Inorganic micronutrients listed in part E of Annex I to Regulation 2003/2003
A	Sodium chloride	Only mined salt
A	Stone meal and clays
B	Leonardite (Raw organic sediment rich in humic acids)	Only if obtained as a by-product of mining activities
B	Xylite	Only if obtained as a by-product of mining activities (e.g. by-product of brown coal mining)
B	Chitin (Polysaccharide obtained from the shell of crustaceans)	Only if obtained from sustainable fisheries, as defined in Article 3(e) of Council Regulation (EC) No 2371/2002 d or organic aquaculture
B	Organic rich sediment from fresh water bodies formed under exclusion of oxygen (e.g. sapropel)	Only organic sediments that are by-products of fresh water body management or extracted from former freshwater areas When applicable, extraction should be done in a way to cause minimal impact on the aquatic system Only sediments derived from sources free from contaminations of pesticides, persistent organic pollutants and petrol like substances Maximum concentrations in mg/kg of dry matter: cadmium: 0,7; copper: 70; nickel: 25; lead: 45; zinc: 200; mercury: 0,4; chromium (total): 70; chromium (VI): not detectable

[F1 ANNEX II U.K. Pesticides — Plant protection products referred to in Article 5(1)

All the substances listed in this Annex have to comply at least with the conditions for use as specified in the Annex to Implementing Regulation (EU) No 540/2011 (1) . More restrictive conditions for use for organic production are specified in the second column of each table

1. Substances of plant or animal origin U.K.

a Obtained from sustainable fisheries or organic aquaculture
b Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 October 2009 concerning the placing of plant protection products on the market ( OJ L 309, 24.11.2009, p. 1 ).
Name	Description, compositional requirement, conditions for use
Allium sativum (Garlic extract)
Azadirachtin extracted from Azadirachta indica (Neem tree)
Basic substances (including:. Lecithins, sucrose, fructose, vinegar, whey, chitosan hydrochloride a , and Equisetum arvense etc.)	Only those basic substances as defined by Article 23 of Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009 b which are food as defined in Article 2 of Regulation (EC) No 178/2002 and have plant or animal origin Substances not to be used as herbicides, but only for the control of pests and diseases.
Beeswax	Only as pruning agent/wound protectant
COS-OGA
Hydrolysed proteins excluding gelatine
Laminarin	Kelp shall be either grown organically in accordance with Article 6d or harvested in a sustainable way in accordance with Article 6c
Pheromones	Only in traps and dispensers.
Plant oils	All uses authorised, except herbicide.
Pyrethrins extracted from Chrysanthemum cinerariaefolium
Pyrethroids (only deltamethrin or lambdacyhalothrin)	Only in traps with specific attractants; only against Bactrocera oleae and Ceratitis capitata Wied
Quassia extracted from Quassia amara	Only as Insecticide, repellent
Repellents by smell of animal or plant origin/sheep fat	Only on non-edible parts of the crop and where crop material is not ingested by sheep or goats
Salix spp . Cortex (aka willow bark extract)

2. Micro-organisms or substances produced by micro-organisms U.K.

Name	Description, compositional requirement, conditions for use
Micro-organisms	Not from GMO origin
Spinosad

3. Substances other than those mentioned in Sections 1 and 2 U.K.

Name	Description, compositional requirement, conditions or restrictions to use
Aluminium silicate (Kaolin)
Calcium hydroxide	When used as Fungicide, only in fruit trees, including nurseries, to control Nectria galligena
Carbon dioxide
Copper compounds in the form of: copper hydroxide, copper oxychloride, copper oxide, Bordeaux mixture, and tribasic copper sulphate	Up to 6 kg copper per ha per year. For perennial crops, Member States may, by derogation from the previous paragraph, provide that the 6 kg copper limit can be exceeded in a given year provided that the average quantity actually used over a 5-year period consisting of that year and of the four preceding years does not exceed 6 kg.
Diammonium phosphate	Only as attractant in traps
Ethylene	Only indoor uses as plant growth regulator may be authorised. Authorisations shall be limited to professional users.
Fatty acids	All uses authorised, except herbicide
Ferric phosphate (iron (III) orthophosphate)	Preparations to be surface-spread between cultivated plants
Kieselgur (diatomaceous earth)
Lime sulphur (calcium polysulphide)
Paraffin oil
Potassium and sodium hydrogen carbonate (aka potassium/sodium bicarbonate)
Quartz sand
Sulphur	]

ANNEX III U.K. Minimum surface areas indoors and outdoors and other characteristics of housing in the different species and types of production referred to in Article 10(4)

1. Bovines, equidae, ovine, caprine and porcine U.K.

	Indoors area(net area available to animals)		Outdoors area(exercise area, excluding pasturage)
	Live weight minimum (kg)	M2/head	M2/head
Breeding and fattening bovine and equidae	up to 100	1,5	1,1
	up to 200	2,5	1,9
	up to 350	4,0	3
	over 350	5 with a minimum of 1 m2/100 kg	3,7 with a minimum of 0,75 m2/100 kg
Dairy cows		6	4,5
Bulls for breeding		10	30
Sheep and goats		1,5 sheep/goat	2,5
		0,35 lamb/kid	0,5
Farrowing sows with piglets up to 40 days		7,5 sow	2,5
Fattening pigs	up to 50	0,8	0,6
	up to 85	1,1	0,8
	up to 110	1,3	1
	[F2 Over 110 kg	1,5	1,2]
Piglets	over 40 days and up to 30 kg	0,6	0,4
Brood pigs		2,5 female	1,9
		6 male If pens are used for natural service: 10 m2/boar	8,0

Textual Amendments

F2 Inserted by Commission Regulation (EC) No 710/2009 of 5 August 2009 amending Regulation (EC) No 889/2008 laying down detailed rules for the implementation of Council Regulation (EC) No 834/2007, as regards laying down detailed rules on organic aquaculture animal and seaweed production.

2. Poultry U.K.

a Only in the case of mobile houses not exceeding 150 m2 floor space.
	Indoors area(net area available to animals)			Outdoors area(m2 of area available in rotation/head)
	No animals/m2	cm perch/animal	nest
Laying hens	6	18	7 laying hens per nest or in case of common nest 120 cm2/bird	4, provided that the limit of 170 kg of N/ha/year is not exceeded
Fattening poultry (in fixed housing)	10 with a maximum of 21 kg liveweight/m2	20 (for guinea fowl only)		4 broilers and guinea fowl 4,5 ducks 10 turkey 15 geese In all the species mentioned above the limit of 170 kg of N/ha/year is not exceeded
Fattening poultry in mobile housing	16a in mobile poultry houses with a maximum of 30 kg liveweight/m2			2,5, provided that the limit of 170 kg of N/ha/year is not exceeded

ANNEX IV U.K. Maximum number of animals per hectare referred to in Article 15 (2)

Class or species	Maximum number of animals per haequivalent to 170 kg N/ha/year
Equines over six months old	2
Calves for fattening	5
Other bovine animals less than one year old	5
Male bovine animals from one to less than two years old	3,3
Female bovine animals from one to less than two years old	3,3
Male bovine animals two years old or over	2
Breeding heifers	2,5
Heifers for fattening	2,5
Dairy cows	2
Cull dairy cows	2
Other cows	2,5
Female breeding rabbits	100
Ewes	13,3
Goats	13,3
Piglets	74
Breeding sows	6,5
Pigs for fattening	14
Other pigs	14
Table chickens	580
Laying hens	230

[F3 ANNEX V U.K. Feed materials as referred to in Article 22(d), Article 24(2) and Article 25m(1)

Textual Amendments

F3 Substituted by Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 505/2012 of 14 June 2012 amending and correcting Regulation (EC) No 889/2008 laying down detailed rules 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.

[F4 1. FEED MATERIALS OF MINERAL ORIGIN U.K.

A	Calcareous marine shells
A	Maerl
A	Lithotamn
A	Calcium gluconate
A	Calcium carbonate
A	Defluorinated monocalciumphosphate
A	Defluorinated dicalciumphosphate
A	Magnesium oxide (anhydrous magnesia)
A	Magnesium sulphate
A	Magnesium chloride
A	Magnesium carbonate
A	Calcium magnesium phosphate
A	Magnesium phosphate
A	Monosodium phosphate
A	Calcium sodium phosphate
A	Sodium chloride
A	Sodium bicarbonate
A	Sodium carbonate
A	Sodium sulphate
A	Potassium chloride	]

Textual Amendments

F4 Substituted by Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 354/2014 of 8 April 2014 amending and correcting Regulation (EC) No 889/2008 laying down detailed rules 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.

2. OTHER FEED MATERIALS U.K.

Fermentation (by-)products from microorganisms the cells of which have been inactivated or killed:

A	Saccharomyces cerevisiae
A	Saccharomyces carlsbergiensis	]

[F5 ANNEX VI U.K. Feed additives used in animal nutrition referred to in Article 22(g), Article 24(2) and Article 25m(2)

Textual Amendments

F5 Substituted by Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2016/673 of 29 April 2016 amending Regulation (EC) No 889/2008 laying down detailed rules 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 (Text with EEA relevance).

Feed additives listed in this Annex must be authorised under Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council (2) .

1. TECHNOLOGICAL ADDITIVES U.K.

(a) Preservatives U.K.

ID numbers or Functional groups		Substance	Description, conditions for use
	E 200	Sorbic acid
	E 236	Formic acid
	E 237	Sodium formate
	E 260	Acetic acid
	E 270	Lactic acid
	E 280	Propionic acid
	E 330	Citric acid

(b) Antioxidants U.K.

ID number or Functional groups		Substance	Description, conditions for use
	1b306(i)	Tocopherol extracts from vegetable oils
	1b306(ii)	Tocopherol-rich extracts from vegetable oils (delta rich)

(c) Emulsifiers, stabilisers, thickeners and gelling agents U.K.

ID numbers or Functional groups		Substance	Description, conditions for use
	E 322	Lecithins	Only when derived from organic raw material. Use restricted to aquaculture animal feed.

(d) Binders and anti-caking agents U.K.

ID number or Functional groups		Substance	Description, conditions for use
	E 535	Sodium ferrocyanide	Maximum dose rate of 20 mg/kg NaCl calculated as ferrocyanide anion.
	E 551b	Colloidal silica
	E 551c	Kieselgur (diatomaceous earth, purified)
	1m558i	Bentonite
	E 559	Kaolinitic clays, free of asbestos
	E 560	Natural mixtures of stearites and chlorite
	E 561	Vermiculite
	E 562	Sepiolite
	E 566	Natrolite-Phonolite
	1g568	Clinoptilolite of sedimentary origin
	E 599	Perlite

(e) Silage additives U.K.

ID number or Functional groups	Substance	Description, conditions for use
1k	Enzymes and micro-organisms	Use restricted to production of silage when weather conditions do not allow for adequate fermentation.

2. SENSORY ADDITIVES U.K.

ID number or Functional groups	Substance	Description, conditions for use
2b	Flavouring compounds	Only extracts from agricultural products.

3. NUTRITIONAL ADDITIVES U.K.

(a) Vitamins, pro-vitamins and chemically well-defined substances having similar effect U.K.

ID number or Functional groups	Substance	Description, conditions for use
3a	Vitamins and provitamins	Derived from agricultural products. If derived synthetically, only those identical to vitamins derived from agricultural products may be used for monogastric animals and aquaculture animals. If derived synthetically, only vitamins A, D and E identical to vitamins derived from agricultural products may be used for ruminants; the use is subject to prior authorisation of the Member States based on the assessment of the possibility for organic ruminants to obtain the necessary quantities of the said vitamins through their feed rations.

(b) Compounds of trace elements U.K.

ID numbers or Functional groups		Substance	Description, conditions for use
	E1 Iron	Ferric oxide Ferrous carbonate Ferrous sulphate, heptahydrate Ferrous sulphate, monohydrate
	3b201	Potassium iodide
	3b202	Calcium iodate, anhydrous
	3b203	Coated granulated calcium iodate anhydrous
	3b301	Cobalt(II) acetate tetrahydrate
	3b302	Cobalt(II) carbonate
	3b303	Cobalt(II) carbonate hydroxide (2:3) monohydrate
	3b304	Coated granulated cobalt(II) carbonate
	3b305	Cobalt(II) sulphate heptahydrate
	E4 Copper	Basic cupric carbonate, monohydrate Cupric oxide Cupric sulphate, pentahydrate
	3b409	Dicopper chloride trihydroxide (TBCC)
	E5 Manganese	Manganous oxide Manganous sulfate, monohydrate Manganous carbonate
	E6 Zinc	Zinc oxide Zinc sulphate monohydrate Zinc sulphate heptahydrate
	3b609	Zinc chloride hydroxide monohydrate (TBZC)
	E7 Molybdenum	Sodium molybdate
	E8 Selenium	Sodium selenite Sodium selenate
	3b8.10, 3b8.11, 3b8.12, 3b813 and 3b817	Selenised yeast inactivated

4. ZOOTECHNICAL ADDITIVES U.K.

ID number or Functional groups	Substance	Description, conditions for use
4a, 4b, 4c and 4d	Enzymes and microorganism in the category of ‘ Zootechnical additives ’	]

[F6 ANNEX VII U.K. Products for cleaning and disinfection

Textual Amendments

F6 Substituted by Commission Regulation (EC) No 710/2009 of 5 August 2009 amending Regulation (EC) No 889/2008 laying down detailed rules for the implementation of Council Regulation (EC) No 834/2007, as regards laying down detailed rules on organic aquaculture animal and seaweed production.

1. Products for cleaning and disinfection of buildings and installations for livestock production referred to in Article 23(4): U.K.

• Potassium and sodium soap

• Water and steam

• Milk of lime

• Lime

• Quicklime

• Sodium hypochlorite (e.g. as liquid bleach)

• Caustic soda

• Caustic potash

• Hydrogen peroxide

• Natural essences of plants

• Citric, peracetic acid, formic, lactic, oxalic and acetic acid

• Alcohol

• Nitric acid (dairy equipment)

• Phosporic acid (dairy equipment)

• Formaldehyde

• Cleaning and disinfection products for teats and milking facilities

• Sodium carbonate

[F7 2. Products for cleaning and disinfection for aquaculture animals and seaweed production referred to in Articles 6e(2), 25s(2) and 29a. U.K.

2.1. Subject to compliance with relevant Union and national provisions as referred to in Article 16(1) of Regulation (EC) No 834/2007, and in particular with Regulation (EU) No 528/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council (3) , products used for cleaning and disinfection of equipment and facilities in the absence of aquaculture animals may contain the following active substances: U.K.

• ozone

• sodium hypochlorite

• calcium hypochlorite

• calcium hydroxide

• calcium oxide

• caustic soda

• alcohol

• copper sulphate: only until 31 December 2015

• potassium permanganate

• tea seed cake made of natural camelia seed (use restricted to shrimp production)

• mixtures of potassium peroxomonosulphate and sodium chloride producing hypochlorous acid.

2.2. Subject to compliance with relevant Union and national provisions as referred to in Article 16(1) of Regulation (EC) No 834/2007, and in particular with Regulation (EU) No 528/2012 and Directive 2001/82/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (4) , products used for cleaning and disinfection of equipment and facilities in the presence as well as in the absence of aquaculture animals may contain the following active substances: U.K.

• limestone (calcium carbonate) for pH control

• dolomite for pH correction (use restricted to shrimp production)

• sodium chloride

• hydrogen peroxide

• sodium percarbonate

• organic acids (acetic acid, lactic acid, citric acid)

• humic acid

• peroxyacetic acids

• peracetic and peroctanoic acids

• iodophores (only in the presence of eggs).] ]

Textual Amendments

F7 Substituted by Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 1358/2014 of 18 December 2014 amending Regulation (EC) No 889/2008 laying down detailed rules for the implementation of Council Regulation (EC) No 834/2007 as regards the origin of organic aquaculture animals, aquaculture husbandry practices, feed for organic aquaculture animals and products and substances allowed for use in organic aquaculture (Text with EEA relevance).

ANNEX VIII U.K. [F8 Certain products and substances for use in production of processed organic food, yeast and yeast products referred to in Article 27(1)(a) and Article 27a(a)]

Textual Amendments

F8 Substituted by Commission Regulation (EC) No 1254/2008 of 15 December 2008 amending Regulation (EC) No 889/2008 laying down detailed rules for implementation of Council Regulation (EC) No 834/2007 on organic production and labelling of organic products with regard to organic production, labelling and control.

[F9 Note:] U.K.

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Textual Amendments

F9 Deleted by Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2016/673 of 29 April 2016 amending Regulation (EC) No 889/2008 laying down detailed rules 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 (Text with EEA relevance).

SECTION A — FOOD ADDITIVES, INCLUDING CARRIERS U.K.

For the purpose of the calculation referred to in Article 23(4)(a)(ii) of Regulation (EC) No 834/2007, food additives marked with an asterisk in the column of the code number, shall be calculated as ingredients of agricultural origin.

a This additive can only be used, if it has been demonstrated to the satisfaction of the competent authority that no technological alternative, giving the same guarantees and/or allowing to maintain the specific features of the product, is available.
b The restriction concerns only animal products.
c [ F9 ]
d [F5 In this context, ‘ fruit wine ’ is defined as wine made from fruits other than grapes (including cider and perry).]
e [F5 Maximum levels available from all sources, expressed as SO 2 in mg/l.]
f [F10 As from 1 January 2019 .]
[F9 Authorisation]	Code	Name	Preparation of foodstuffs of		Specific conditions
			plant origin	animal origin
[F9 A]	E 153	Vegetable carbon		X	Ashy goat cheese Morbier cheese
[F9 A]	E 160b*	Annatto, Bixin, Norbixin		X	Red Leicester cheese Double Gloucester cheese Cheddar Mimolette cheese
[F9 A]	E 170	Calcium carbonate	X	X	Shall not be used for colouring or calcium enrichment of products
[F9 A]	[F5 E 220	Sulphur dioxide	X	X (Only for mead)	In fruit wines d and mead with and without added sugar):100 mg] e
	[F5 E 224	Potassium metabisulphite	X	X (Only for mead)	In fruit wines d and mead with and without added sugar):100 mg] e
[F2 [F9 B]	E 223	Sodium metabisulphite		X	Crustaceans] b
[F9 A]	E 250 or	Sodium nitrite		X	For meat productsa:
	E 252	Potassium nitrate		X	For E 250: indicative ingoing amount expressed as NaNO2: 80 mg/kg For E 252: indicative ingoing amount expressed as NaNO3: 80 mg/kg For E 250: maximum residual amount expressed as NaNO2: 50 mg/kg For E 252: maximum residual amount expressed as NaNO3: 50 mg/kg
[F9 A]	E 270	Lactic acid	X	X
[F9 A]	E 290	Carbon dioxide	X	X
[F9 A]	E 296	Malic acid	X
[F9 A]	E 300	Ascorbic acid	X	X	Meat productsb
[F9 A]	E 301	Sodium ascorbate		X	Meat productsb in connection with nitrates and nitrites
[F9 A]	[F5 E 306 d	Tocopherol-rich extract	X	X	Anti-oxidant]
[F9 A]	[F5 E 322 d	Lecithins	X	X	Milk products b Only when derived from organic raw material] f
[F9 A]	E 325	Sodium lactate		X	Milk-based and meat products
[F9 A]	[F5 E 330	Citric acid	X	X]
[F9 A]	[F5 E 331	Sodium citrates	X	X]
[F9 A]	E 333	Calcium citrates	X
[F9 A]	[F5 E 334	Tartaric acid (L(+)–)	X	X (Only for mead)]
[F9 A]	E 335	Sodium tartrates	X
[F9 A]	E 336	Potassium tartrates	X
[F9 A]	E 341 (i)	Monocalcium-phosphate	X		Raising agent for self raising flour
[F3 [F9 B]	E 392*	Extracts of rosemary	X	X	Only when derived from organic production]
[F9 A]	E 400	Alginic acid	X	X	Milk-based productsb
[F9 A]	E 401	Sodium alginate	X	X	Milk-based productsb
[F9 A]	E 402	Potassium alginate	X	X	Milk-based productsb
[F9 A]	E 406	Agar	X	X	Milk-based and meat productsb
[F9 A]	E 407	Carrageenan	X	X	Milk-based productsb
[F9 A]	E 410*	Locust bean gum	X	X
[F9 A]	E 412*	Guar gum	X	X
[F9 A]	E 414*	Arabic gum	X	X
[F9 A]	E 415	Xanthan gum	X	X
[F10	E 418	Gellan gum	X	X	High-acyl form only]
[F9 A]	[F5 E 422	Glycerol	X		From plant origin. For plant extracts and flavourings]
[F9 A]	E 440 (i)*	Pectin	X	X	Milk-based productsb
[F9 A]	E 464	Hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose	X	X	Encapsulation material for capsules
[F9 A]	[F5 E 500	Sodium carbonate	X	X]
[F9 A]	E 501	Potassium carbonates	X
[F9 A]	E 503	Ammonium carbonates	X
[F9 A]	E 504	Magnesium carbonates	X
[F9 A]	E 509	Calcium chloride		X	Milk coagulation
[F9 A]	E 516	Calcium sulphate	X		Carrier
[F9 A]	[F5 E 524	Sodium hydroxide	X		Surface treatment of ‘ Laugengebäck ’ and regulation of acidity in organic flavourings]
[F9 A]	[F5 E 551	Silicon dioxide gel or colloidal solution	X	X	For herbs and spices in dried powdered form Flavourings and propolis]
[F9 A]	E 553b	Talc	X	X	Coating agent for meat products
[F10	E 901	Beeswax	X		As a glazing agent for confectionary only. Beeswax from organic beekeeping
	E 903	Carnauba wax	X		As a glazing agent for confectionary only. Only when derived from organic raw material]
[F9 A]	E 938	Argon	X	X
[F9 A]	E 939	Helium	X	X
[F9 A]	E 941	Nitrogen	X	X
[F9 A]	E 948	Oxygen	X	X
[F10	E 968	Erythritol	X	X	Only when derived from organic production without using ion exchange technology]

Textual Amendments

F10 Inserted by Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2016/673 of 29 April 2016 amending Regulation (EC) No 889/2008 laying down detailed rules 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 (Text with EEA relevance).

SECTION B — PROCESSING AIDS AND OTHER PRODUCTS, WHICH MAY BE USED FOR PROCESSING OF INGREDIENTS OF AGRICULTURAL ORIGIN FROM ORGANIC PRODUCTION U.K.

[F9 Note:] U.K.

[ F9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .]

a The restriction concerns only animal products.
b The restriction concerns only plant products.
[F9 Authorisation]	Name	Preparation of foodstuffs of plant origin	Preparation of foodstuffs of animal origin	Specific conditions
[F9 A]	Water	X	X	Drinking water within the meaning of Council Directive 98/83/EC
[F9 A]	Calcium chloride	X		Coagulation agent
[F9 A]	Calcium carbonate	X
	Calcium hydroxide	X
[F9 A]	Calcium sulphate	X		Coagulation agent
[F9 A]	Magnesium chloride (or nigari)	X		Coagulation agent
[F9 A]	Potassium carbonate	X		Drying of grapes
[F9 A]	[F5 Sodium carbonate	X	X]
[F9 A]	Lactic acid		X	For the regulation of the pH of the brine bath in cheese productiona
[F9 A]	[F5 Citric acid	X	X]
[F9 A]	[F5 Sodium hydroxide	X		For sugar(s) production. For oil production excluding olive oil production]
[F9 A]	Sulphuric acid	X	X	Gelatine productiona Sugar(s) productionb
[F9 A]	Hydrochloric acid		X	Gelatine production For the regulation of the pH of the brine bath in the processing of Gouda-, Edam and Maasdammer cheeses, Boerenkaas, Friese and Leidse Nagelkaas
[F9 A]	Ammonium hydroxide		X	Gelatine production
[F9 A]	Hydrogen peroxide		X	Gelatine production
[F9 A]	Carbon dioxide	X	X
[F9 A]	Nitrogen	X	X
[F9 A]	Ethanol	X	X	Solvent
[F9 A]	Tannic acid	X		Filtration aid
[F9 A]
[F9 A]	Egg white albumen	X
[F9 A]	Casein	X
[F9 A]	Gelatin	X
[F9 A]	Isinglass	X
[F9 A]	[F5 Vegetable oils	X	X	Greasing, releasing or anti-foaming agent. Only when derived from organic production]
[F9 A]	Silicon dioxide gel or colloidal solution	X
[F9 A]	Activated carbon	X
[F9 A]	Talc	X		In compliance with the specific purity criteria for food additive E 553b
[F9 A]	[F5 Bentonite	X	X	Sticking agent for mead] a
[ F9 ]
[F9 A]	Celluose	X	X	Gelatine productiona
[F9 A]	Diatomaceous earth	X	X	Gelatine productiona
[F9 A]	Perlite	X	X	Gelatine productiona
[F9 A]	Hazelnut shells	X
[F9 A]	Rice meal	X
[F9 A]	[F5 Beeswax	X		Releasing agent. Beeswax from organic beekeeping]
[F9 A]	[F5 Carnauba wax	X		Releasing agent. Only when derived from organic raw material]
[F10	Acetic acid/vinegar		X	Only when derived from organic production. For fish processing, only from biotechnological source, except if produced by or from GMO
	Thiamin hydrochloride	X	X	Only for use in processing of fruit wines, including cider and perry and mead
	Diammonium phosphate	X	X	Only for use in processing of fruit wines, including cider and perry and mead
	Wood fibre	X	X	The source of timber should be restricted to certified, sustainably harvested wood. Wood used must not contain toxic components (post-harvest treatment, naturally occurring toxins or toxins from micro-organisms)]

[F11 SECTION C — U.K. PROCESSING AIDS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF YEAST AND YEAST PRODUCTS

Name	Primary yeast	Yeast confections/formulations	Specific conditions
Calcium chloride	X
Carbon dioxide	X	X
Citric acid	X		For the regulation of the pH in yeast production
Lactic acid	X		For the regulation of the pH in yeast production
Nitrogen	X	X
Oxygen	X	X
[F5 Potato starch	X	X	For filtering Only when derived from organic production]
Sodium carbonate	X	X	For the regulation of the pH
[F5 Vegetable oils	X	X	Greasing, releasing or anti-foaming agent Only when derived from organic production] ]

Textual Amendments

F11 Inserted by Commission Regulation (EC) No 1254/2008 of 15 December 2008 amending Regulation (EC) No 889/2008 laying down detailed rules for implementation of Council Regulation (EC) No 834/2007 on organic production and labelling of organic products with regard to organic production, labelling and control.

[F1 ANNEX VIIIa U.K. Products and substances authorised for use or addition in organic products of the wine sector referred to in Article 29c

a For the individual yeast strains: if available, derived from organic raw material.
b Derived from organic raw material if available.]
Type of treatment in accordance with Annex I A to Regulation (EC) No 606/2009	Name of products or substances	Specific conditions, restrictions within the limits and conditions set out in Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 and Regulation (EC) No 606/2009
Point 1: Use for aeration or oxygenation	Air Gaseous oxygen
Point 3: Centrifuging and filtration	Perlite Cellulose Diatomeceous earth	Use only as an inert filtering agent
Point 4: Use in order to create an inert atmosphere and to handle the product shielded from the air	Nitrogen Carbon dioxide Argon
Points 5, 15 and 21: Use	Yeasts a
Point 6: Use	Di-ammonium phosphate Thiamine hydrochloride Inactivated yeast, autolysates of yeast and yeast hulls
Point 7: Use	Sulphur dioxide Potassium bisulphite or potassium metabisulphite	(a) The maximum sulphur dioxide content shall not exceed 100 milligrams per litre for red wines as referred to in point 1(a) of Part A of Annex I B to Regulation (EC) No 606/2009 and with a residual sugar level lower than 2 grams per litre; (b) The maximum sulphur dioxide content shall not exceed 150 milligrams per litre for white and rosé wines as referred to in point 1(b) of Part A of Annex I B to Regulation (EC) No 606/2009 and with a residual sugar level lower than 2 grams per litre; (c) For all other wines, the maximum sulphur dioxide content applied in accordance with Annex I B to Regulation (EC) No 606/2009 on 1 August 2010 , shall be reduced by 30 milligrams per litre.
Point 9: Use	Charcoal for oenological use
Point 10: Clarification	Edible gelatine b Plant proteins from wheat or peas b Isinglass b Egg white albumin b Tannins b Potato proteins b Yeast protein extracts b Casein Chitosan derived from Aspergillus niger Potassium caseinate Silicon dioxide Bentonite Pectolytic enzymes
Point 12: Use for acidification purposes	Lactic acid L(+)Tartaric acid
Point 13: Use for deacidification purposes	L(+)Tartaric acid Calcium carbonate Neutral potassium tartrate Potassium bicarbonate
Point 14: Addition	Aleppo pine resin
Point 17: Use	Lactic bacteria
Point 19: Addition	L-Ascorbic acid
Point 22: Use for bubbling	Nitrogen
Point 23: Addition	Carbon dioxide
Point 24: Addition for wine stabilisation purposes	Citric acid
Point 25: Addition	Tannins b
Point 27: Addition	Meta-tartaric acid
Point 28: Use	Acacia gum b (= gum arabic)
Point 30: Use	Potassium bitartrate
Point 31: Use	Cupric citrate
Point 31: Use	Copper sulphate
Point 35: Use	Yeast mannoproteins
Point 38: Use	Oak chips
Point 39: Use	Potassium alginate
Point 44: Use	Chitosan derived from Aspergillus niger
Point 51: Use	Inactivated yeast
Type of treatment in accordance with Annex III, point A(2)(b) to Regulation (EC) No 606/2009	Calcium sulphate	Only for ‘ vino generoso ’ or ‘ vino generoso de licor ’

ANNEX IX U.K. Ingredients of agricultural origin which have not been produced organically referred to in Article 28

1. UNPROCESSED VEGETABLE PRODUCTS AS WELL AS PRODUCTS DERIVED THEREFROM BY PROCESSES U.K.

1.1. Edible fruits, nuts and seeds: U.K.

acorns	Quercus spp.
cola nuts	Cola acuminata
gooseberries	Ribes uva-crispa
maracujas (passion fruit)	Passiflora edulis
raspberries (dried)	Rubus idaeus
red currants (dried)	Ribes rubrum

1.2. Edible spices and herbs: U.K.

pepper (Peruvian)	Schinus molle L.
horseradish seeds	Armoracia rusticana
lesser galanga	Alpinia officinarum
safflower flowers	Carthamus tinctorius
watercress herb	Nasturtium officinale

1.3. Miscellaneous: U.K.

Algae, including seaweed, permitted in non-organic foodstuffs preparation

2. VEGETABLE PRODUCTS U.K.

2.1. Fats and oils whether or not refined, but not chemically modified, derived from plants other than: U.K.

cocoa	Theobroma cacao
coconut	Cocos nucifera
olive	Olea europaea
sunflower	Helianthus annuus
palm	Elaeis guineensis
rape	Brassica napus, rapa
safflower	Carthamus tinctorius
sesame	Sesamum indicum
soya	Glycine max

2.2. The following sugars, starches and other products from cereals and tubers: U.K.

• fructose

• rice paper

• unleavened bread paper

• starch from rice and waxy maize, not chemically modified

2.3. Miscellaneous: U.K.

• pea protein Pisum spp.

• rum, only obtained from cane sugar juice

• kirsch prepared on the basis of fruits and flavourings as referred to in Article 27(1)(c).

3. ANIMAL PRODUCTS U.K.

aquatic organisms, not originating from aquaculture, and permitted in no-organic foodstuffs preparation

• gelatin

• whey powder ‘herasuola’

• casings

ANNEX X U.K. Species for which organically produced seed or seed potatoes are available in sufficient quantities and for a significant number of varieties in all parts of the Community referred to in Article 45(3)

[F12 ANNEX XI U.K.

Textual Amendments

F12 Substituted by Commission Regulation (EU) No 271/2010 of 24 March 2010 amending Regulation (EC) No 889/2008 laying down detailed rules for the implementation of Council Regulation (EC) No 834/2007, as regards the organic production logo of the European Union.

A. Organic logo of the EU, referred to in Article 57 U.K.

1. The Organic logo of the EU shall comply with the model below: U.K.

2. The reference colour in Pantone is Green Pantone No 376 and Green (50 % Cyan + 100 % Yellow), when a four-colour process is used. U.K.

3. The Organic logo of the EU can also be used in black and white as shown, only where it is not practicable to apply it in colour: U.K.

4. If the background colour of the packaging or label is dark, the symbols may be used in negative format, using the background colour of the packaging or label. U.K.

5. If a symbol is used in colour on a coloured background, which makes it difficult to see, a delimiting outer line around the symbol can be used to improve contrast with the background colours. U.K.

6. In certain specific situations where there are indications in a single colour on the packaging, the Organic logo of the EU may be used in the same colour. U.K.

7. The Organic logo of the EU must have a height of at least 9 mm and a width of at least 13,5 mm; the proportion ratio height/width shall always be 1:1,5. Exceptionally the minimum size may be reduced to a height of 6 mm for very small packages. U.K.

8. The Organic logo of the EU may be associated with graphical or textual elements referring to organic farming, under the condition that they do not modify or change the nature of the Organic logo of the EU, nor any of the indications mentioned at Article 58. When associated to national or private logos using a green colour different from the reference colour mentioned in point 2, the Organic logo of the EU may be used in that non-reference colour. U.K.

F13 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.K.

Textual Amendments

F13 Deleted by Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 344/2011 of 8 April 2011 amending Regulation (EC) No 889/2008 laying down detailed rules 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.

B. Code numbers referred to in Article 58 U.K.

The general format of the code numbers is as follows:

AB-CDE-999 U.K.

Where:

1.

‘ AB ’ is the ISO code as specified in Article 58(1)(a) for the country where the controls take place; and

2.

‘ CDE ’ is a term, indicated in three letters to be decided by the Commission or each Member State, like ‘ bio ’ or ‘ öko ’ or ‘ org ’ or ‘ eko ’ establishing a link with the organic production method as specified in Article 58(1)(b); and

3.

‘ 999 ’ is the reference number, indicated in maximum three digits, to be attributed, as specified in Article 58(1)(c) by:

(a)

each Member State’s competent authority to the Control Authorities or Control Bodies to which they have delegated control tasks in accordance with Article 27 of Regulation (EC) No 834/2007;

(b)

the Commission, to:

(i)

the Control Authorities and Control Bodies referred to in Article 3(2)(a) of Commission Regulation (EC) No 1235/2008 (5) and listed in Annex I to that Regulation;

(ii)

the third countries’ competent authorities or Control Bodies referred to in Article 7(2)(f) of Regulation (EC) No 1235/2008 and listed in Annex III to that Regulation;

(iii)

the Control Authorities and Control Bodies referred to in Article 10(2)(a) of Regulation (EC) No 1235/2008, and listed in Annex IV to that Regulation;

(c)

each Member State’s competent authority to the Control Authority or Control Body which has been authorised until 31 December 2012 for issuing the certificate of inspection in accordance with Article 19(1) fourth subparagraph of Regulation (EC) No 1235/2008 (import authorisations), upon proposal of the Commission.

The Commission shall make the code numbers available to the public by any appropriate technical means, including publication on the Internet.]

[F6 ANNEX XII U.K. Model of documentary evidence to the operator according to Article 29(1) of Regulation (EC) No 834/2007 referred to in [F14 Article 68(1)] of this Regulation]

Textual Amendments

F14 Substituted by Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 126/2012 of 14 February 2012 amending Regulation (EC) No 889/2008 as regards documentary evidence and amending Regulation (EC) No 1235/2008 as regards the arrangements for imports of organic products from the United States of America (Text with EEA relevance).

[F15 ANNEX XIIa U.K. Model of complementary documentary evidence to the operator according to Article 29(1) of Regulation (EC) No 834/2007 referred to in Article 68(2) of this Regulation

Textual Amendments

F15 Inserted by Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 126/2012 of 14 February 2012 amending Regulation (EC) No 889/2008 as regards documentary evidence and amending Regulation (EC) No 1235/2008 as regards the arrangements for imports of organic products from the United States of America (Text with EEA relevance).

ANNEX XIIb U.K.

Entry referred to in the second subparagraph of Article 68(2):

— In Bulgarian

:

Животински продукти, произведени без използване на антибиотици

— In Spanish

:

Productos animales producidos sin utilizar antibióticos

— In Czech

:

Živočišné produkty vyprodukované bez použití antibiotik

— In Danish

:

Animalske produkter, der er produceret uden brug af antibiotika

— In German

:

Ohne Anwendung von Antibiotika erzeugte tierische Erzeugnisse

— In Estonian

:

Loomsed tooted, mille tootmisel ei ole kasutatud antibiootikume

— In Greek

:

Ζωικά προϊόντα που παράγονται χωρίς τη χρήση αντιβιοτικών

— In English

:

Animal products produced without the use of antibiotics

— In French

:

produits animaux obtenus sans recourir aux antibiotiques

[F16 — In Croatian

:

Proizvodi životinjskog podrijetla dobiveni bez uporabe antibiotika]

— In Italian

:

Prodotti animali ottenuti senza l'uso di antibiotici

— In Latvian

:

Dzīvnieku izcelsmes produkti, kuru ražošanā nav izmantotas antibiotikas

— In Lithuanian

:

nenaudojant antibiotikų pagaminti gyvūniniai produktai

— In Hungarian

:

Antibiotikumok alkalmazása nélkül előállított állati eredetű termékek

— In Maltese

:

Il-prodotti tal-annimali prodotti mingħajr l-użu tal-antibijotiċi

— In Dutch

:

Zonder het gebruik van antibiotica geproduceerde dierlijke producten

— In Polish

:

Produkty zwierzęce wytwarzane bez użycia antybiotyków

— In Portuguese

:

Produtos de origem animal produzidos sem utilização de antibióticos

— In Romanian

:

Produse de origine animală obținute a se recurge la antibiotice

— In Slovak

:

Výrobky živočíšneho pôvodu vyrobené bez použitia antibiotík

— In Slovenian

:

Živalski proizvodi, proizvedeni brez uporabe antibiotikov

— In Finnish

:

Eläintuotteet, joiden tuotannossa ei ole käytetty antibiootteja

— In Swedish

:

Animaliska produkter som produceras utan antibiotika]

Textual Amendments

F16 Inserted by Commission Regulation (EU) No 519/2013 of 21 February 2013 adapting certain regulations and decisions in the fields of free movement of goods, freedom of movement for persons, right of establishment and freedom to provide services, company law, competition policy, agriculture, food safety, veterinary and phytosanitary policy, fisheries, transport policy, energy, taxation, statistics, social policy and employment, environment, customs union, external relations, and foreign, security and defence policy, by reason of the accession of Croatia.

ANNEX XIII U.K. Model of a vendor declaration referred to in Article 69

Vendor declaration according to Article 9(3) of Council Regulation (EC) No 834/2007
Name, address of vendor:
Identification (e.g. lot or stock number):	Product name:
Components: (Specify all components existing in the product/used the last in the production process) ……………… ……………… ……………… ……………… ………………
I declare that this product was manufactured neither ‘from’ nor ‘by’ GMOs as those terms are used in Articles 2 and 9 of Council Regulation (EC) No 834/2007. I do not have any information which could suggest that this statement is inaccurate. Thus, I declare that the above named product complies with Article 9 of Regulation (EC) No 834/2007 regarding the prohibition on the use of GMOs. I undertake to inform our customer and its control body/authority immediately if this declaration is withdrawn or modified, or if any information comes to light which would undermine its accuracy. I authorise the control body or control authority, as defined in Article 2 of Council Regulation (EC) No 834/2007, which supervises our customer to examine the accuracy of this declaration and if necessary to take samples for analytic proof. I also accept that this task may be carried out by an independent institution which has been appointed in writing by the control body. The undersigned takes responsibility for the accuracy of this declaration.
Country, place, date, signature of vendor:	Company stamp of vendor (if appropriate):

[F2 ANNEX XIIIa U.K.

Section 1 U.K.

Organic production of salmonids in fresh water:

Brown trout (Salmo trutta) — Rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) — American brook trout (Salvelinus fontinalis) — Salmon (Salmo salar) — Charr (Salvelinus alpinus) — Grayling (Thymallus thymallus) — American lake trout (or grey trout) (Salvelinus namaycush) — Huchen (Hucho hucho)

Production system	Ongrowing farm systems must be fed from open systems. The flow rate must ensure a minimum of 60 % oxygen saturation for stock and must ensure their comfort and the elimination of farming effluent.
Maximum stocking density	Salmonid species not listed below 15 kg/m 3 Salmon 20 kg/m 3 Brown trout and Rainbow trout 25 kg/m 3 [F7 Arctic charr 25 kg/m 3]

Section 2 U.K.

Organic production of salmonids in sea water:

Salmon (Salmo salar) , Brown trout (Salmo trutta) — Rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss)

Maximum stocking density	10 kg/m 3 in net pens

Section 3 U.K.

Organic production of cod (Gadus morhua) and other Gadidae, sea bass (Dicentrarchus labrax) , sea bream (Sparus aurata) , meagre (Argyrosomus regius) , turbot (Psetta maxima [= Scopthalmus maximux]) , red porgy (Pagrus pagrus [= Sparus pagrus]) , red drum (Sciaenops ocellatus) and other Sparidae, and spinefeet ( Siganus spp.)

Production system	In open water containment systems (net pens/cages) with minimum sea current speed to provide optimum fish welfare or in open systems on land.
Maximum stocking density	For fish other than turbot: 15 kg/m 3 For turbot: 25 kg/m 2

Section 4 U.K.

Organic production of sea bass, sea bream, meagre, mullets (Liza, Mugil) and eel ( Anguilla spp. ) in earth ponds of tidal areas and costal lagoons

Containment system	Traditional salt pans transformed into aquaculture production units and similar earth ponds in tidal areas
Production system	There shall be adequate renewal of water to ensure the welfare of the species, At least 50 % of the dikes must have plant cover Wetland based depuration ponds required
Maximum stocking density	4 kg/m 3

Section 5 U.K.

Organic production of Sturgeon in fresh water:

Species concerned: Acipenser family

Production system	Water flow in each rearing unit shall be sufficient to ensure animal welfare Effluent water to be of equivalent quality to incoming water
Maximum stocking density	30 kg/m 3

Section 6 U.K.

Organic production of fish in inland waters:

Species concerned: Carp family (Cyprinidae) and other associated species in the context of polyculture, including perch, pike, catfish, coregonids, sturgeon.

Production system

In fishponds which shall periodically be fully drained and in lakes. Lakes must be devoted exclusively to organic production, including the growing of crops on dry areas. The fishery capture area must be equipped with a clean water inlet and of a size to provide optimal comfort for the fish. The fish must be stored in clean water after harvest. Organic and mineral fertilisation of the ponds and lakes shall be carried out in compliance with Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 889/2008 with a maximum application of 20 kg Nitrogen/ha. Treatments involving synthetic chemicals for the control of hydrophytes and plant coverage present in production waters are prohibited. Areas of natural vegetation shall be maintained around inland water units as a buffer zone for external land areas not involved in the farming operation in accordance with the rules of organic aquaculture. For grow-out ‘ polyculture ’ shall be used on condition that the criteria laid down in the present specifications for the other species of lakes fish are duly adhered to.

Farming yield

The total production of species is limited to 1 500 kg of fish per hectare per year.

Section 7 U.K.

Organic production of penaeid shrimps and freshwater prawns ( Macrobrachium spp.):

Establishment of production unit/s	Location to be in sterile clay areas to minimise environmental impact of pond construction. Ponds to be built with the natural pre-existing clay. Mangrove destruction is not permitted.
Conversion time	Six months per pond, corresponding to the normal lifespan of a farmed shrimp.
Broodstock origin	A minimum of half the broodstock shall be domesticated after three years operating The remainder is to be pathogen free wild broodstock originating from sustainable fisheries. A compulsory screening to be implemented on the first and second generation prior to introducing to the farm.
Eyestalk ablation	Is prohibited.
Maximum on farm stocking densities and production limits	Seeding: maximum 22 post larvae/m 2 Maximum instantaneous biomass: 240 g/m 2

[F17 Section 7a U.K.

Organic production of crayfish:

Species concerned: Astacus astacus , Pacifastacus leniusculus .

Maximum stocking density:

For small-sized crayfish (< 20 mm): 100 individuals per m 2 . For crayfish of intermediate size (20-50 mm): 30 individuals per m 2 . For adult crayfish (> 50 mm): 10 individuals per m 2 , provided that adequate hiding places are available.]

Textual Amendments

F17 Inserted by Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 1358/2014 of 18 December 2014 amending Regulation (EC) No 889/2008 laying down detailed rules for the implementation of Council Regulation (EC) No 834/2007 as regards the origin of organic aquaculture animals, aquaculture husbandry practices, feed for organic aquaculture animals and products and substances allowed for use in organic aquaculture (Text with EEA relevance).

Section 8 U.K.

Molluscs and echinoderms:

Production systems

Long-lines, rafts, bottom culture, net bags, cages, trays, lantern nets, bouchot poles and other containment systems. For mussel cultivation on rafts the number of drop-ropes shall not exceed one per square meter of surface area. The maximum drop-rope length shall not exceed 20 metres. Thinning-out of drop-ropes shall not take place during the production cycle, however sub-division of drop ropes shall be permitted without increasing stocking density at the outset.

Section 9 U.K.

Tropical fresh water fish: milkfish (Chanos chanos) , tilapia ( Oreochromis spp.), siamese catfish ( Pangasius spp.):

Production systems	Ponds and net cages
Maximum stocking density	Pangasius: 10 kg/m 3 Oreochromis: 20 kg/m 3

Section 10 U.K.

Other aquaculture animal species: none]

[F18 ANNEX XIIIb U.K. Topics to be covered by the national competent authority in the organic data referred to in Article 92f

Textual Amendments

F18 Inserted by Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 392/2013 of 29 April 2013 amending Regulation (EC) No 889/2008 as regards the control system for organic production.

1. Information on the competent authority for the organic production U.K.

• which body is the competent authority

• resources available to the competent authority

• description of audits performed by the competent authority (how, by whom)

• documented procedure of the competent authority

2. Description of the control system for organic production U.K.

• system of control bodies and/or control authorities

• registered operators covered by the control system — minimum annual inspection

• how is the risk based approach applied

3. Information on control bodies/authorities U.K.

• list of control bodies/authorities

• tasks delegated to the control bodies/conferred to control authorities

• supervision of delegated control bodies (by whom and how)

• coordination of activities in case of more than one control body/authority

• training of staff performing the controls

• announced/unannounced inspections and visits

ANNEX XIIIc U.K. Templates for the organic data referred to under Article 92f

Report on official controls in the organic sector

Country: Year:

1) Information on controls of operators: U.K.

a Agricultural producers include agricultural producers only, producers that are also processors, producers that are also importers, other mixed producers not elsewhere classified (n.e.c.).
b Processors include processors only, processors that are also importers, other mixed processors n.e.c.
c Other operators include traders (wholesalers, retailers), other operators n.e.c.
Code number of control body or control authority	Number of registered operators per control body or control authority	Number of registered operators						Number of annual inspections						Number of additional risk based visits						Total number of inspections/visits
		Agricultural Producers a	Aquaculture animal production units	Processors b	Importers	Exporters	Other operators c	Agricultural Producers a	Aquaculture animal production units	Processors b	Importers	Exporters	Other operators c	Agricultural Producers a	Aquaculture animal production units	Processors b	Importers	Exporters	Other operators c	Agricultural Producers a	Aquaculture animal production units	Processors b	Importers	Exporters	Other operators c
MS-BIO-01
MS-BIO-02
MS-BIO-…
Total

a Agricultural producers include agricultural producers only, producers that are also processors, producers that are also importers, other mixed producers not elsewhere classified (n.e.c.).
b Processors include processors only, processors that are also importers, other mixed processors n.e.c.
c Other operators include traders (wholesalers, retailers), other operators n.e.c.
Code number of control body or control authority or Name of Competent Authority	Number of registered operators						Number of samples analysed						Number of samples indicating breach of Regulations (EC) No 834/2007 and (EC) No 1235/2008
	Agricultural Producers a	Aquaculture animal production units	Processors b	Importers	Exporters	Other operators c	Agricultural Producers a	Aquaculture animal production units	Processors b	Importers	Exporters	Other operators c	Agricultural Producers a	Aquaculture animal production units	Processors b	Importers	Exporters	Other operators c
MS-BIO-01
MS-BIO-02
MS-BIO-…
Total

a Agricultural producers include agricultural producers only, producers that are also processors, producers that are also importers, other mixed producers not elsewhere classified (n.e.c.).
b Processors include processors only, processors that are also importers, other mixed processors n.e.c.
c Other operators include traders (wholesalers, retailers), other operators n.e.c.
d Only irregularities and infringements which affect the organic status of products and/or have resulted in a measure being applied are included.
e Where an irregularity is found as regards compliance with the requirements laid down in this Regulation, the control authority or control body shall ensure that no reference to the organic production method is made in the labelling and advertising of the entire lot or production run affected by this irregularity, where this would be proportionate to the relevance of the requirement that has been violated and to the nature and particular circumstances of the irregular activities (as referred to in first subparagraph of Article 30(1) of Regulation (EC) No 834/2007).
f Where a severe infringement or an infringement with prolonged effect is found, the control authority or control body shall prohibit the operator concerned from marketing products which refer to the organic production method in the labelling and advertising for a period to be agreed with the competent authority of the Member State (as referred to in second subparagraph of Article 30(1) of Regulation (EC) No 834/2007).
Code number of control body or control authority	Number of registered operators						Number of irregularities or infringements found d						Number of measures applied on the lot or the production run e						Number of measures applied on the operator f
	Agricultural Producers a	Aquaculture animal production units	Processors b	Importers	Exporters	Other operators c	Agricultural Producers a	Aquaculture animal production units	Processors b	Importers	Exporters	Other operators c	Agricultural Producers a	Aquaculture animal production units	Processors b	Importers	Exporters	Other operators c	Agricultural Producers a	Aquaculture animal production units	Processors b	Importers	Exporters	Other operators c
MS-BIO-01
MS-BIO-02
MS-BIO-…
Total

2) Information on supervision and audits: U.K.

a Agricultural producers include agricultural producers only, producers that are also processors, producers that are also importers, other mixed producers not elsewhere classified (n.e.c.).
b Processors include processors only, processors that are also importers, other mixed processors n.e.c.
c Other operators include traders (wholesalers, retailers), other operators n.e.c.
d Document review of the relevant general documents describing the structure, functioning and quality management of the control body. Office audit of the control body, including checking of operator files and verification of handling of non-conformities and complaints, including the minimum control frequency, the use of risk based approach, unannounced and follow-up visits, the sampling policy and the exchange of information with other control bodies and control authorities.
e Review audit: inspection of an operator by the competent authority to verify compliance with the operating procedures of the control body and to verify its effectiveness.
f Witness audit: observation by the competent authority of an inspection by an inspector of the control body.
Code number of control body or control authority	Number of registered operators per control body or control authority	Number of registered operators						Document review and office audit d (Number of operator files checked)						Number of review audits e						Number witness audits f
		Agricultural Producers a	Aquaculture animal production units	Processors b	Importers	Exporters	Other operators c	Agricultural Producers a	Aquaculture animal production units	Processors b	Importers	Exporters	Other operators c	Agricultural Producers a	Aquaculture animal production units	Processors b	Importers	Exporters	Other operators c	Agricultural Producers a	Aquaculture animal production units	Processors b	Importers	Exporters	Other operators c
MS-BIO-01
MS-BIO-02
MS-BIO-…
Total

3) Conclusions on the control system for the organic production: U.K.

Code number of control body or control authority	Withdrawal of the approval			Actions taken to ensure effective operation of the control system for the organic production (enforcement)
	Yes/No	From (date)	To (date)
MS-BIO-01
MS-BIO-02
MS-BIO-…

Statement of overall performance of the control system for the organic production:] U.K.

ANNEX XIV U.K. Correlation Table referred to in Article 96

Regulation (EEC) No 2092/91	(1) Regulation (EC) No 207/93(2) Regulation (EC) No 223/2003(3) Regulation (EC) No 1452/2003	This Regulation
—		Article 1
—		Article 2(a)
Article 4(15)		Article 2(b)
Annex III, C (first indent)		Article 2(c)
Annex III, C (second indent)		Article 2(d)
—		Article 2(e)
—		Article 2(f)
—		Article 2(g)
—		Article 2(h)
Article 4(24)		Article 2(i)
—		Article 3(1)
Annex I.B, 7.1 and 7.2		Article 3(2)
Annex I.B, 7.4		Article 3(3)
Annex I.A, 2.4		Article 3(4)
Annex I.A, 2.3		Article 3(5)
—		Article 4
Article 6(1), Annex I.A, 3		Article 5
Annex I.A, 5		Article 6
Annex I.B and C (titles)		Article 7
Annex I.B, 3.1		Article 8(1)
Annex I.C, 3.1		Article 8(2)
Annex I.B, 3.4, 3.8, 3.9, 3.10, 3.11		Article 9(1) to (4)
Annex I.C, 3.6		Article 9(5)
Annex I.B, 8.1.1		Article 10(1)
Annex I.B, 8.2.1		Article 10(2)
Annex I.B, 8.2.2		Article 10(3)
Annex I.B, 8.2.3		Article 10(4)
Annex I.B, 8.3.5		Article 11(1)
Annex I.B, 8.3.6		Article 11(2)
Annex I.B, 8.3.7		Article 11(3)
Annex I.B, 8.3.8		Article 11(4), (5)
Annex I.B, 6.1.9, 8.4.1 to 8.4.5		Article 12(1) to (4)
Annex I.B, 6.1.9		Article 12(5)
Annex I.C, 4, 8.1 to 8.5		Article 13
Annex I.B, 8.1.2		Article 14
Annex I.B, 7.1, 7.2		Article 15
Annex I.B, 1.2		Article 16
Annex I.B, 1.6		Article 17(1)
Annex I.B, 1.7		Article 17(2)
Annex I.B, 1.8		Article 17(3)
Annex I.B, 4.10		Article 17(4)
Annex I.B, 6.1.2		Article 18(1)
Annex I.B, 6.1.3		Article 18(2)
Annex I.C, 7.2		Article 18(3)
Annex I.B, 6.2.1		Article 18(4)
Annex I.B, 4.3		Article 19(1)
Annex I.C, 5.1, 5.2		Article 19(2) to (4)
Annex I.B, 4.1, 4.5, 4.7 and 4.11		Article 20
Annex I.B, 4.4		Article 21
Article 7		Article 22
Annex I.B, 3.13, 5.4, 8.2.5 and 8.4.6		Article 23
Annex I.B, 5.3, 5.4, 5.7 and 5.8		Article 24
Annex I.C, 6		Article 25
Annex III, E.3 and B		Article 26
Article 5(3) and Annex VI, part A and B		Article 27
Article 5(3)		Article 28
Article 5(3)	(1): Article 3	Article 29
Annex III, B.3		Article 30
Annex III.7		Article 31
Annex III, E.5		Article 32
Annex III.7a		Article 33
Annex III, C.6		Article 34
Annex III.8 and A.2.5		Article 35
Annex I.A, 1.1 to 1.4		Article 36
Annex I.B, 2.1.2		Article 37
Annex I.B, 2.1.1, 2.2.1,2.3 and Annex I.C, 2.1, 2.3		Article 38
Annex I.B, 6.1.6		Article 39
Annex III, A1.3 and b		Article 40
Annex I.C, 1.3		Article 41
Annex I.B, 3.4 (first indent and 3.6(b))		Article 42
Annex I.B, 4.8		Article 43
Annex I.C, 8.3		Article 44
Article 6(3)		Article 45
	(3): Article 1(1), (2)	Article 45(1), (2)
	(3): Article 3(a)	Article 45(1)
	(3): Article 4	Article 45(3)
	(3): Article 5(1)	Article 45(4)
	(3): Article 5(2)	Article 45(5)
	(3): Article 5(3)	Article 45(6)
	(3): Article 5(4)	Article 45(7)
	(3): Article 5(5)	Article 45(8)
Annex I.B, 8.3.4		Article 46
Annex I.B, 3.6(a)		Article 47(1)
Annex I.B, 4.9		Article 47(2)
Annex I.C, 3.5		Article 47(3)
	(3): Article 6	Article 48
	(3): Article 7	Article 49
	(3): Article 8(1)	Article 50(1)
	(3): Article 8(2)	Article 50(2)
	(3): Article 9(1)	Article 51(1)
	(3): Article 9(2), (3)	Article 51(2)
		Article 51(3)
	(3): Article 10	Article 52
	(3): Article 11	Article 53
	(3): Article 12(1)	Article 54(1)
	(3): Article 12(2)	Article 54(2)
	(3): Article 13	Article 55
	(3): Article 14	Article 56
		Article 57
		Article 58
	(2): Article 1 and Article 5	Article 59
	(2): Article 5 and 3	Article 60
	(2): Article 4	Article 61
Article 5(5)		Article 62
Annex III.3		Article 63
Annex III.4		Article 64
Annex III.5		Article 65
Annex III.6		Article 66
Annex III.10		Article 67
—		Article 68
—		Article 69
Annex III, A.1.		Article 70
Annex III, A.1.2.		Article 71
—		Article 72
Annex III, A.1.3		Article 73
Annex III, A.2.1		Article 74
Annex III, A.2.2		Article 75
Annex III, A.2.3		Article 76
Annex I.B, 5.6		Article 77
Annex I.C, 5.5,6.7,7.7,7.8		Article 78
Annex III, A.2.4		Article 79
Annex III, B.1		Article 80
Annex III, C		Article 81
Annex III, C.1		Article 82
Annex III, C.2		Article 83
Annex III, C.3		Article 84
Annex III, C.5		Article 85
Annex III, D		Article 86
Annex III, E		Article 87
Annex III, E.1		Article 88
Annex III, E.2		Article 89
Annex III, E.4		Article 90
Annex III, 9		Article 91
Annex III, 11		Article 92
		Article 93
—		Article 94
Annex I.B, 6.1.5		Article 95(1)
Annex I.B, 8.5.1		Article 95(2)
—		Article 95(3)-(8)
—		Article 95
—		Article 96
—		Article 97
Annex II, part A		Annex I
Annex II, part B		Annex II
Annex VIII		Annex III
Annex VII		Annex IV
Annex II, part C		Annex V
Annex II, part D		Annex VI
Annex II, part E		Annex VII
Annex VI, part A and B		Annex VIII
Annex VI, part C		Annex IX
—		Annex X
—		Annex XI
—		Annex XIII
—		Annex IX

(1)

[F1 Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 540/2011 of 25 May 2011 implementing Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards the list of approved active substances ( OJ L 153, 11.6.2011, p. 1 ).]

(2)

[F5 Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 September 2003 on additives for use in animal nutrition ( OJ L 268, 18.10.2003, p. 29 ).]

(3)

[F6 [F7 Regulation (EU) No 528/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 May 2012 concerning the making available on the market and use of biocidal products ( OJ L 167, 27.6.2012, p. 1 ).] ]

(4)

[F6 [F7 Directive 2001/82/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 6 November 2001 on the Community code relating to veterinary medicinal products ( OJ L 311, 28.11.2001, p. 1 ).] ]

(5)

[F12 OJ L 334, 12.12.2008, p. 25 .]

Textual Amendments

F1 Substituted by Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/1584 of 22 October 2018 amending Regulation (EC) No 889/2008 laying down detailed rules 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 (Text with EEA relevance).

F5 Substituted by Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2016/673 of 29 April 2016 amending Regulation (EC) No 889/2008 laying down detailed rules 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 (Text with EEA relevance).

F6 Substituted by Commission Regulation (EC) No 710/2009 of 5 August 2009 amending Regulation (EC) No 889/2008 laying down detailed rules for the implementation of Council Regulation (EC) No 834/2007, as regards laying down detailed rules on organic aquaculture animal and seaweed production.

F7 Substituted by Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 1358/2014 of 18 December 2014 amending Regulation (EC) No 889/2008 laying down detailed rules for the implementation of Council Regulation (EC) No 834/2007 as regards the origin of organic aquaculture animals, aquaculture husbandry practices, feed for organic aquaculture animals and products and substances allowed for use in organic aquaculture (Text with EEA relevance).

F12 Substituted by Commission Regulation (EU) No 271/2010 of 24 March 2010 amending Regulation (EC) No 889/2008 laying down detailed rules for the implementation of Council Regulation (EC) No 834/2007, as regards the organic production logo of the European Union.