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Commission Regulation (EC) No 889/2008 of 5 September 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

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ANNEX IU.K. [F1Fertilizers, soil conditioners and nutrients referred to in Article 3(1) and Article 6d(2)]

Note:U.K.

A

:

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

[F1Authorisation Name Compound products or products containing only materials listed hereunder Description, compositional requirements, conditions for use
A Farmyard manure

Products comprising a mixture of animal excrements and vegetable matter (animal bedding)

Factory farming origin forbidden]

ADried farmyard manure and dehydrated poultry manureFactory farming origin forbidden
AComposted animal excrements, including poultry manure and composted farmyard manure includedFactory farming origin forbidden
ALiquid animal excrements

Use after controlled fermentation and/or appropriate dilution

Factory farming origin forbidden

AComposted or fermented 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): 0

APeatUse limited to horticulture (market gardening, floriculture, arboriculture, nursery)
AMushroom culture wastesThe initial composition of the substrate shall be limited to products of this Annex
ADejecta of worms (vermicompost) and insects
AGuano
AComposted or fermented mixture of vegetable matterProduct obtained from mixtures of vegetable matter, which have been submitted to composting or to anaerobic fermentation for biogas production
A

Products or by-products of animal origin as below:

  • blood meal

  • hoof meal

  • horn meal

  • bone meal or degelatinized bone meal

  • fish meal

  • meat meal

  • feather, hair and ‘chiquette’ meal

  • wool

  • fur

  • hair

  • dairy products

[F1For fur: maximum concentration in mg/kg of dry matter of chromium (VI): 0]
AProducts and by-products of plant origin for fertilisersExamples: oilseed cake meal, cocoa husks, malt culms
ASeaweeds 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

ASawdust and wood chipsWood not chemically treated after felling
AComposted barkWood not chemically treated after felling
AWood ashFrom wood not chemically treated after felling
ASoft 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 Councila relating to fertilisers, 7

Cadmium content less than or equal to 90 mg/kg of P205

AAluminium-calcium phosphate

Product as specified in point 6 of Annex IA.2. of Regulation 2003/2003,

Cadmium content less than or equal to 90 mg/kg of P205

Use limited to basic soils (pH > 7,5)

ABasic slagProducts as specified in point 1 of Annex IA.2. of Regulation 2003/2003
ACrude potassium salt or kainitProducts as specified in point 1 of Annex IA.3. of Regulation 2003/2003
APotassium sulphate, possibly containing magnesium saltProduct obtained from crude potassium salt by a physical extraction process, containing possibly also magnesium salts
AStillage and stillage extractAmmonium stillage excluded
A

Calcium carbonate

(chalk, marl, ground limestone, Breton ameliorant, (maerl), phosphate chalk)

Only of natural origin
AMagnesium and calcium carbonate

Only of natural origin

e.g. magnesian chalk, ground magnesium, limestone

AMagnesium sulphate (kieserite)Only of natural origin
ACalcium chloride solutionFoliar treatment of apple trees, after identification of deficit of calcium
ACalcium sulphate (gypsum)

Products as specified in point 1 of Annex ID. of Regulation 2003/2003

Only of natural origin

AIndustrial lime from sugar productionBy-product of sugar production from sugar beet
AIndustrial lime from vacuum salt productionBy-product of the vacuum salt production from brine found in mountains
AElemental sulphurProducts as specified in Annex ID.3 of Regulation 2003/2003
ATrace elementsInorganic micronutrients listed in part E of Annex I to Regulation 2003/2003
ASodium chlorideOnly mined salt
AStone meal and clays

ANNEX IIU.K.Pesticides — plant protection products referred to in Article 5(1)

Note:U.K.

A

:

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

1.Substances of crop or animal originU.K.

AuthorisationNameDescription, compositional requirement, conditions for use
AAzadirachtin extracted from Azadirachta indica (Neem tree)Insecticide
ABeeswaxPruning agent
AGelatineInsecticide
AHydrolysed proteins.Attractant, only in authorized applications in combination with other appropriate products of this list
ALecithinFungicide
APlant oils (e.g. mint oil, pine oil, caraway oil).Insecticide, acaricide, fungicide and sprout inhibitor.
APyrethrins extracted from Chrysanthemum cinerariaefoliumInsecticide
AQuassia extracted from Quassia amaraInsecticide, repellent
ARotenone extracted from Derris spp. and Lonchocarpus spp. and Terphrosia spp.Insecticide

2.Micro-organisms used for biological pest and disease controlU.K.

AuthorisationNameDescription, compositional requirement, conditions for use
AMicro-organisms (bacteria, viruses and fungi)

3.Substances produced by micro-organismsU.K.

AuthorisationNameDescription, compositional requirement, conditions for use
ASpinosad

Insecticide

Only where measures are taken to minimize the risk to key parasitoids and to minimize the risk of development of resistance

4.Substances to be used in traps and/or dispensersU.K.

AuthorisationNameDescription, compositional requirement, conditions for use
ADiammonium phosphateAttractant, only in traps
APheromonesAttractant; sexual behaviour disrupter; only in traps and dispensers
APyrethroids (only deltamethrin or lambdacyhalothrin)Insecticide; only in traps with specific attractants; only against Bactrocera oleae and Ceratitis capitata Wied.

5.Preparations to be surface-spread between cultivated plantsU.K.

AuthorisationNameDescription, compositional requirement, conditions for use
AFerric phosphate (iron (III) orthophosphate)Molluscicide

6.Other substances from traditional use in organic farmingU.K.

AuthorisationNameDescription, compositional requirement, conditions for use
ACopper in the form of copper hydroxide, copper oxychloride, (tribasic) copper sulphate, cuprous oxide, copper octanoate

Fungicide.

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

AEthyleneDegreening bananas, kiwis and kakis; Degreening of citrus fruit only as part of a strategy for the prevention of fruit fly damage in citrus; Flower induction of pineapple; sprouting inhibition in potatoes and onions
AFatty acid potassium salt (soft soap)Insecticide
APotassium aluminium (aluminium sulphate) (Kalinite)Prevention of ripening of bananas
ALime sulphur (calcium polysulphide)Fungicide, insecticide, acaricide
AParaffin oilInsecticide, acaricide
AMineral oils

Insecticide, fungicide;

only in fruit trees, vines, olive trees and tropical crops (e.g. bananas);

APotassium permanganateFungicide, bactericide; only in fruit trees, olive trees and vines.
AQuartz sandRepellent
ASulphurFungicide, acaricide, repellent

7.Other substancesU.K.

AuthorisationNameDescription, compositional requirement, conitions for use
ACalcium hydroxide

Fungicide

Only in fruit trees, including nurseries, to control Nectria galligena

APotassium bicarbonateFungicide

ANNEX IIIU.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 porcineU.K.

Indoors area(net area available to animals)Outdoors area(exercise area, excluding pasturage)
Live weight minimum (kg)M2/headM2/head
Breeding and fattening bovine and equidaeup to 1001,51,1
up to 2002,51,9
up to 3504,03
over 3505 with a minimum of 1 m2/100 kg3,7 with a minimum of 0,75 m2/100 kg
Dairy cows64,5
Bulls for breeding1030
Sheep and goats1,5 sheep/goat2,5
0,35 lamb/kid0,5
Farrowing sows with piglets up to 40 days7,5 sow2,5
Fattening pigsup to 500,80,6
up to 851,10,8
up to 1101,31
[F2Over 110 kg 1,5 1,2]
Pigletsover 40 days and up to 30 kg0,60,4
Brood pigs2,5 female1,9

6 male

If pens are used for natural service: 10 m2/boar

8,0

2.PoultryU.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/m2cm perch/animalnest
Laying hens6187 laying hens per nest or in case of common nest 120 cm2/bird4, 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/m220 (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 housing16a in mobile poultry houses with a maximum of 30 kg liveweight/m22,5, provided that the limit of 170 kg of N/ha/year is not exceeded

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

Class or speciesMaximum number of animals per haequivalent to 170 kg N/ha/year
Equines over six months old2
Calves for fattening5
Other bovine animals less than one year old5
Male bovine animals from one to less than two years old3,3
Female bovine animals from one to less than two years old3,3
Male bovine animals two years old or over2
Breeding heifers2,5
Heifers for fattening2,5
Dairy cows2
Cull dairy cows2
Other cows2,5
Female breeding rabbits100
Ewes13,3
Goats13,3
Piglets74
Breeding sows6,5
Pigs for fattening14
Other pigs14
Table chickens580
Laying hens230

[F3ANNEX V U.K. Feed materials as referred to in Article 22(d), Article 24(2) and Article 25m(1)

1. FEED MATERIALS OF MINERAL ORIGIN U.K.

A Calcareous marine shells
A Maerl
A Lithotamn
A Calcium gluconate
A Calcium carbonate
A Magnesium oxide (anhydrous magnesia)
A Magnesium sulphate
A Magnesium chloride
A Magnesium carbonate
A Defluorinated phosphate
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

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

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

Feed additives listed in this Annex must be approved under Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council (1) .

1. TECHNOLOGICAL ADDITIVES U.K.

(a)

Preservatives

Authorisation ID numbers Substance Description, conditions for use
A 1a E 200 Sorbic acid
A 1a E 236 Formic acid
B 1a E 237 Sodium formate
A 1a E 260 Acetic acid
A 1a E 270 Lactic acid
A 1a E 280 Propionic acid
A 1a E 330 Citric acid

(b)

Antioxidants

Authorisation ID number Substance Description, conditions for use
A 1b E 306 Tocopherol-rich extracts of natural origin

(c)

Emulsifying and stabilising agents, thickeners and gelling agents

Authorisation ID numbers Substance Description, conditions for use
A 1 E 322 Lecithin

Only if derived from organic raw material

Use restricted to aquaculture animal feed

(d)

Binders, anti-caking agents and coagulants

Authorisation ID number Substance Description, conditions for use
B 1 E 535 Sodium ferrocyanide Maximum dose rate of 20 mg/kg NaCl calculated as ferrocyanide anion
A 1 E 551b Colloidal silica
A 1 E 551c Kieselgur (diatomaceous earth, purified)
A 1 E 558 Bentonite-montmorillonite
A 1 E 559 Kaolinitic clays, free of asbestos
A 1 E 560 Natural mixtures of stearites and chlorite
A 1 E 561 Vermiculite
A 1 E 562 Sepiolite
B 1 E 566 Natrolite-Phonolite
B 1 E 568 Clinoptilolite of sedimentary origin, [Pigs for fattening; Chickens for fattening; Turkeys for fattening; Bovine; Salmon]
A 1 E 599 Perlite

(e)

Silage additives

Authorisation ID number Substance Description, conditions for use
A 1k Enzymes, yeasts and bacteria Use restricted to production of silage when weather conditions do not allow for adequate fermentation

2. SENSORY ADDITIVES U.K.

Authorisation ID number Substance Description, conditions for use
A 2b Flavouring compounds Only extracts from agricultural products

3. NUTRITIONAL ADDITIVES U.K.

(a)

Vitamins

Authorisation ID number Substance Description, conditions for use
A 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)

Trace elements

Authorisation ID numbers Substance Description, conditions for use
A 3b E1 Iron
  • ferric oxide

  • ferrous carbonate

  • ferrous sulphate, heptahydrate

  • ferrous sulphate, monohydrate

A 3b E2 Iodine
calcium iodate, anhydrous
A 3b E3 Cobalt
  • basic cobaltous carbonate, monohydrate

  • cobaltous sulphate monohydrate and/or heptahydrate

A 3b E4 Copper
  • basic cupric carbonate, monohydrate

  • cupric oxide

  • cupric sulphate, pentahydrate

A 3b E5 Manganese
  • manganous carbonate

  • manganous oxide

  • manganous sulfate, monohydrate

A 3b E6 Zinc
  • zinc oxide

  • zinc sulphate monohydrate

  • zinc sulphate heptahydrate

A 3b E7 Molybdenum
sodium molybdate
A 3b E8 Selenium
  • sodium selenate

  • sodium selenite

4. ZOOTECHNICAL ADDITIVES U.K.

Authorisation ID number Substance Description, conditions for use
A Enzymes and micro-organisms ]

[F1ANNEX VII U.K. Products for cleaning and disinfection

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

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. Substances for cleaning and disinfection of equipment and facilities, in the absence of aquaculture animals: U.K.

  • ozone

  • sodium chloride

  • sodium hypochlorite

  • calcium hypochlorite

  • lime (CaO, calcium oxide)

  • caustic soda

  • alcohol

  • hydrogen peroxide

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

  • humic acid

  • peroxyacetic acids

  • iodophores

  • copper sulphate: only until 31 December 2015

  • potassium permanganate

  • peracetic and peroctanoic acids

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

2.2. Limited list of substances for use in the presence of aquaculture animals: U.K.

  • limestone (calcium carbonate) for pH control

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

ANNEX VIIIU.K. [F4Certain 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)]

Note:U.K.

A

:

authorised under Regulation (EEC) No 2092/91 and carried over by Article 21(2) of Regulation (EC) No 834/2007

B

:

authorised under Regulation (EC) No 834/2007

SECTION A — FOOD ADDITIVES, INCLUDING CARRIERSU.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

‘Dulce de leche’ or ‘Confiture de lait’ refers to a soft, luscious, brown cream, made of sweetened, thickened milk.

d

In this context, ‘fruit wine’ is defined as wine made from fruits other than grapes.

e

Maximum levels available from all sources, expressed as SO2 in mg/l.

AuthorisationCodeNamePreparation of foodstuffs ofSpecific conditions
plant originanimal origin
AE 153Vegetable carbonX

Ashy goat cheese

Morbier cheese

AE 160b*Annatto, Bixin, NorbixinX

Red Leicester cheese

Double Gloucester cheese

Cheddar

Mimolette cheese

AE 170Calcium carbonateXXShall not be used for colouring or calcium enrichment of products
A

E 220

Or

Sulphur dioxideXXIn fruit winesd without added sugar (including cider and perry) or in mead: 50 mge
E 224Potassium metabisulphiteXXFor cider and perry prepared with addition of sugars or juice concentrate after fermentation: 100 mge
[F2B E 223 Sodium metabisulphite X Crustaceans] b
A

E 250

or

Sodium nitriteXFor meat productsa:
E 252Potassium nitrateX

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

AE 270Lactic acidXX
AE 290Carbon dioxideXX
AE 296Malic acidX
AE 300Ascorbic acidXXMeat productsb
AE 301Sodium ascorbateXMeat productsb in connection with nitrates and nitrites
AE 306*Tocopherol-rich extractXXAnti-oxidant for fats and oils
AE 322*LecithinsXXMilk productsb
AE 325Sodium lactateXMilk-based and meat products
AE 330Citric acidX
[F2B E 330 Citric acid X Crustaceans and molluscs] b
AE 331Sodium citratesX
AE 333Calcium citratesX
AE 334Tartaric acid (L(+)–)X
AE 335Sodium tartratesX
AE 336Potassium tartratesX
AE 341 (i)Monocalcium-phosphateXRaising agent for self raising flour
[F3B E 392* Extracts of rosemary X X Only when derived from organic production]
AE 400Alginic acidXXMilk-based productsb
AE 401Sodium alginateXXMilk-based productsb
AE 402Potassium alginateXXMilk-based productsb
AE 406AgarXXMilk-based and meat productsb
AE 407CarrageenanXXMilk-based productsb
AE 410*Locust bean gumXX
AE 412*Guar gumXX
AE 414*Arabic gumXX
AE 415Xanthan gumXX
AE 422GlycerolXFor plant extracts
AE 440 (i)*PectinXXMilk-based productsb
AE 464Hydroxypropyl methyl celluloseXXEncapsulation material for capsules
AE 500Sodium carbonatesXX‘Dulce de leche’c and soured-cream butter and sour milk cheeseb
AE 501Potassium carbonatesX
AE 503Ammonium carbonatesX
AE 504Magnesium carbonatesX
AE 509Calcium chlorideXMilk coagulation
AE 516Calcium sulphateXCarrier
AE 524Sodium hydroxideXSurface treatment of ‘Laugengebäck’
AE 551Silicon dioxideXAnti-caking agent for herbs and spices
AE 553bTalcXXCoating agent for meat products
AE 938ArgonXX
AE 939HeliumXX
AE 941NitrogenXX
AE 948OxygenXX

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

Note:U.K.

A

:

authorised under Regulation (EEC) No 2092/91 and carried over by Article 21(2) of Regulation (EC) No 834/2007

B

:

authorised under Regulation (EC) No 834/2007

a

The restriction concerns only animal products.

b

The restriction concerns only plant products.

AuthorisationNamePreparation of foodstuffs of plant originPreparation of foodstuffs of animal originSpecific conditions
AWaterXXDrinking water within the meaning of Council Directive 98/83/EC
ACalcium chlorideXCoagulation agent
ACalcium carbonateX
Calcium hydroxideX
ACalcium sulphateXCoagulation agent
AMagnesium chloride (or nigari)XCoagulation agent
APotassium carbonateXDrying of grapes
ASodium carbonateXSugar(s) production
ALactic acidXFor the regulation of the pH of the brine bath in cheese productiona
ACitric acidXX

For the regulation of the pH of the brine bath in cheese productiona

Oil production and hydrolysis of starchb

ASodium hydroxideXSugar(s) production Oil production from rape seed (Brassica spp)
ASulphuric acidXX

Gelatine productiona

Sugar(s) productionb

AHydrochloric acidX

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

AAmmonium hydroxideXGelatine production
AHydrogen peroxideXGelatine production
ACarbon dioxideXX
ANitrogenXX
AEthanolXXSolvent
ATannic acidXFiltration aid
A
AEgg white albumenX
ACaseinX
AGelatinX
AIsinglassX
AVegetable oilsXXGreasing, releasing or anti-foaming agent
ASilicon dioxide gel or colloidal solutionX
AActivated carbonX
ATalcXIn compliance with the specific purity criteria for food additive E 553b
ABentoniteXX

Sticking agent for meada

In compliance with the specific purity criteria for food additive E 558

AKaolinXX

Propolisa

In compliance with the specific purity criteria for food additive E 559

ACelluoseXXGelatine productiona
ADiatomaceous earthXXGelatine productiona
APerliteXXGelatine productiona
AHazelnut shellsX
ARice mealX
ABeeswaxXReleasing agent
ACarnauba waxXReleasing agent

[F5SECTION 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
Potato starch X X For filtering
Sodium carbonate X X For the regulation of the pH
Vegetable oils X X Greasing, releasing or anti-foaming agent]

[F6ANNEX 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

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

  • Casein

  • 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

Authorised until 31 July 2015

Point 38: Use

Oak chips

Point 39: Use

Potassium alginate

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 IXU.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 PROCESSESU.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 PRODUCTSU.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 PRODUCTSU.K.

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

  • gelatin

  • whey powder ‘herasuola

  • casings

ANNEX XU.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)

[F7ANNEX XI U.K.

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.

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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 (2) 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.]

[F1ANNEX XII U.K. Model of documentary evidence to the operator according to Article 29(1) of Regulation (EC) No 834/2007 referred to in [F9Article 68(1)] of this Regulation]

[F10ANNEX 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

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

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]

ANNEX XIIIU.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):

[F2ANNEX 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

Arctic charr 20 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

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]

ANNEX XIVU.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 1452/2003This 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 7.2Article 3(2)
Annex I.B, 7.4Article 3(3)
Annex I.A, 2.4Article 3(4)
Annex I.A, 2.3Article 3(5)
Article 4
Article 6(1), Annex I.A, 3Article 5
Annex I.A, 5Article 6
Annex I.B and C (titles)Article 7
Annex I.B, 3.1Article 8(1)
Annex I.C, 3.1Article 8(2)
Annex I.B, 3.4, 3.8, 3.9, 3.10, 3.11Article 9(1) to (4)
Annex I.C, 3.6Article 9(5)
Annex I.B, 8.1.1Article 10(1)
Annex I.B, 8.2.1Article 10(2)
Annex I.B, 8.2.2Article 10(3)
Annex I.B, 8.2.3Article 10(4)
Annex I.B, 8.3.5Article 11(1)
Annex I.B, 8.3.6Article 11(2)
Annex I.B, 8.3.7Article 11(3)
Annex I.B, 8.3.8Article 11(4), (5)
Annex I.B, 6.1.9, 8.4.1 to 8.4.5Article 12(1) to (4)
Annex I.B, 6.1.9Article 12(5)
Annex I.C, 4, 8.1 to 8.5Article 13
Annex I.B, 8.1.2Article 14
Annex I.B, 7.1, 7.2Article 15
Annex I.B, 1.2Article 16
Annex I.B, 1.6Article 17(1)
Annex I.B, 1.7Article 17(2)
Annex I.B, 1.8Article 17(3)
Annex I.B, 4.10Article 17(4)
Annex I.B, 6.1.2Article 18(1)
Annex I.B, 6.1.3Article 18(2)
Annex I.C, 7.2Article 18(3)
Annex I.B, 6.2.1Article 18(4)
Annex I.B, 4.3Article 19(1)
Annex I.C, 5.1, 5.2Article 19(2) to (4)
Annex I.B, 4.1, 4.5, 4.7 and 4.11Article 20
Annex I.B, 4.4Article 21
Article 7Article 22
Annex I.B, 3.13, 5.4, 8.2.5 and 8.4.6Article 23
Annex I.B, 5.3, 5.4, 5.7 and 5.8Article 24
Annex I.C, 6Article 25
Annex III, E.3 and BArticle 26
Article 5(3) and Annex VI, part A and BArticle 27
Article 5(3)Article 28
Article 5(3)(1): Article 3Article 29
Annex III, B.3Article 30
Annex III.7Article 31
Annex III, E.5Article 32
Annex III.7aArticle 33
Annex III, C.6Article 34
Annex III.8 and A.2.5Article 35
Annex I.A, 1.1 to 1.4Article 36
Annex I.B, 2.1.2Article 37
Annex I.B, 2.1.1, 2.2.1,2.3 and Annex I.C, 2.1, 2.3Article 38
Annex I.B, 6.1.6Article 39
Annex III, A1.3 and bArticle 40
Annex I.C, 1.3Article 41
Annex I.B, 3.4 (first indent and 3.6(b))Article 42
Annex I.B, 4.8Article 43
Annex I.C, 8.3Article 44
Article 6(3)Article 45
(3): Article 1(1), (2)Article 45(1), (2)
(3): Article 3(a)Article 45(1)
(3): Article 4Article 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, 8.3.4Article 46
Annex I.B, 3.6(a)Article 47(1)
Annex I.B, 4.9Article 47(2)
Annex I.C, 3.5Article 47(3)
(3): Article 6Article 48
(3): Article 7Article 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 10Article 52
(3): Article 11Article 53
(3): Article 12(1)Article 54(1)
(3): Article 12(2)Article 54(2)
(3): Article 13Article 55
(3): Article 14Article 56
Article 57
Article 58
(2): Article 1 and Article 5Article 59
(2): Article 5 and 3Article 60
(2): Article 4Article 61
Article 5(5)Article 62
Annex III.3Article 63
Annex III.4Article 64
Annex III.5Article 65
Annex III.6Article 66
Annex III.10Article 67
Article 68
Article 69
Annex III, A.1.Article 70
Annex III, A.1.2.Article 71
Article 72
Annex III, A.1.3Article 73
Annex III, A.2.1Article 74
Annex III, A.2.2Article 75
Annex III, A.2.3Article 76
Annex I.B, 5.6Article 77
Annex I.C, 5.5,6.7,7.7,7.8Article 78
Annex III, A.2.4Article 79
Annex III, B.1Article 80
Annex III, CArticle 81
Annex III, C.1Article 82
Annex III, C.2Article 83
Annex III, C.3Article 84
Annex III, C.5Article 85
Annex III, DArticle 86
Annex III, EArticle 87
Annex III, E.1Article 88
Annex III, E.2Article 89
Annex III, E.4Article 90
Annex III, 9Article 91
Annex III, 11Article 92
Article 93
Article 94
Annex I.B, 6.1.5Article 95(1)
Annex I.B, 8.5.1Article 95(2)
Article 95(3)-(8)
Article 95
Article 96
Article 97
Annex II, part AAnnex I
Annex II, part BAnnex II
Annex VIIIAnnex III
Annex VIIAnnex IV
Annex II, part CAnnex V
Annex II, part DAnnex VI
Annex II, part EAnnex VII
Annex VI, part A and BAnnex VIII
Annex VI, part CAnnex IX
Annex X
Annex XI
Annex XIII
Annex IX

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