Article 13.Specific provisions for the marketing of plant reproductive material of organic heterogeneous material
Article 15.Production rules for algae and aquaculture animals
Article 20.Absence of certain production rules for specific livestock species and species of aquaculture animals
Article 21.Production rules for products not falling within the categories of products referred to in Articles 12 to 19
Article 24.Authorisation of products and substances for use in organic production
Article 25.Authorisation of non-organic agricultural ingredients for processed organic food by Member States
Article 26.Collection of data concerning the availability on the market of organic and in-conversion plant reproductive material, organic animals and organic aquaculture juveniles
Article 27.Obligations and actions in the event of suspicion of non-compliance
Article 28.Precautionary measures to avoid the presence of non-authorised products and substances
Article 29.Measures to be taken in the event of the presence of non-authorised products or substances
CHAPTER VI OFFICIAL CONTROLS AND OTHER OFFICIAL ACTIVITIES
Article 37.Relationship with Regulation (EU) 2017/625 and additional rules for official controls and other official activities in relation to organic production and labelling of organic products
Article 38.Additional rules on official controls and on action to be taken by the competent authorities
Article 39.Additional rules on actions to be taken by the operators and groups of operators
Article 40.Additional rules on the delegation of official control tasks and tasks related to other official activities
Article 41.Additional rules on actions in case of non-compliance
Article 42.Additional rules on measures in the event of non-compliance
CHAPTER IX PROCEDURAL, TRANSITIONAL AND FINAL PROVISIONS
SECTION 2 Repeal and transitional and final provisions
Article 57.Transitional measures relating to control authorities and control bodies recognised under Article 33(3) of Regulation (EC) No 834/2007
Article 58.Transitional measures relating to applications from third countries submitted under Article 33(2) of Regulation (EC) No 834/2007
Article 59.Transitional measures relating to the first recognition of control authorities and control bodies
Article 60.Transitional measures for stocks of organic products produced in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 834/2007
DETAILED PRODUCTION RULES REFERRED TO IN CHAPTER III
Part I: Plant production rules In addition to the production rules laid down in Articles...
1.1. Organic crops, except those which are naturally grown in water,...
1.2. Hydroponic production, which is a method of growing plants which...
1.3. By way of derogation from point 1.1, the production of...
1.4. By way of derogation from point 1.1, the following practices...
1.5. By way of derogation from point 1.1, growing crops in...
1.6. All plant production techniques used shall prevent or minimise any...
1.7.1. For plants and plant products to be considered as organic...
1.7.2. Where the land or one or more parcels thereof have...
1.7.4. In the cases referred to in points 1.7.2 and 1.7.3,...
1.7.4.1. Member States shall inform the Commission and the other Member...
1.7.5. In the case of land associated with organic livestock production:...
1.8. Origin of plants including plant reproductive material
1.8.1. For the production of plants and plant products other than...
1.8.2. To obtain organic plant reproductive material to be used for...
1.8.3. When choosing organic plant reproductive material, operators shall give preference...
1.8.4. For the production of organic varieties suitable for organic production,...
1.8.5. Use of in-conversion and non-organic plant reproductive material
1.8.5.1. By way of derogation from point 1.8.1, where the data...
1.8.5.2. Control authorities or control bodies recognised in accordance with Article...
1.8.5.3. Non-organic plant reproductive material shall not be treated with plant...
1.8.5.4. The authorisation to use in-conversion or non-organic plant reproductive material...
1.8.5.5. The authorisation to use in-conversion or non-organic plant reproductive material...
1.9. Soil management and fertilisation
1.9.1. In organic plant production, tillage and cultivation practices shall be...
1.9.2. The fertility and biological activity of the soil shall be...
1.9.3. Where the nutritional needs of plants cannot be met by...
1.9.4. The total amount of livestock manure, as defined in Directive...
1.9.6. Preparations of micro-organisms may be used to improve the overall...
Part II: Livestock production rules In addition to the production rules laid down in Articles...
1.1. Except in the case of beekeeping, landless livestock production, where...
1.3.1. Without prejudice to the rules on conversion, organic livestock shall...
1.3.3. When choosing breeds or strains, operators shall consider giving preference...
1.3.4. Use of non-organic animals
1.3.4.1. By way of derogation from point 1.3.1, for breeding purposes,...
1.3.4.2. By way of derogation from point 1.3.1, for the renovation...
1.3.4.3. By way of derogation from point 1.3.1, where a flock...
1.3.4.4. By way of derogation from point 1.3.1, where the data...
1.3.4.4.1. For breeding purposes, non-organic young animals may be introduced when...
1.3.4.4.2. For breeding purposes, non-organic adult male and non-organic nulliparous female...
1.3.4.4.3. The percentages set in point 1.3.4.4.2 may be increased up...
1.3.4.4.4. In the cases referred to in points 1.3.4.4.1, 1.3.4.4.2 and...
1.3.4.4.5. In the cases referred to in points 1.3.4.4.1 to 1.3.4.4.4,...
1.5.1.1. Disease prevention shall be based on breed and strain selection,...
1.5.1.2. Immunological veterinary medicinal products may be used.
1.5.1.4. Substances to promote growth or production (including antibiotics, coccidiostatics and...
1.5.1.5. Where livestock is obtained from non-organic production units, special measures...
1.5.1.6. Only the products for cleaning and disinfection in livestock buildings...
1.5.1.7. Housing, pens, equipment and utensils shall be properly cleaned and...
1.5.2.1. Where animals become sick or injured despite preventive measures to...
1.5.2.2. Disease shall be treated immediately to avoid suffering of the...
1.5.2.3. Feed materials of mineral origin authorised pursuant to Article 24...
1.5.2.4. With the exception of vaccinations, treatments for parasites and compulsory...
1.5.2.5. The withdrawal period between the last administration to an animal...
1.5.2.6. Treatments related to the protection of human and animal health...
1.6. Housing and husbandry practices
1.6.1. Insulation, heating and ventilation of the building shall ensure that...
1.6.2. Housing for livestock shall not be mandatory in areas with...
1.6.3. The stocking density in buildings shall provide for the comfort,...
1.6.4. The minimum surface for indoor and outdoor areas, and the...
1.6.5. Open air areas may be partially covered. Verandas shall not...
1.6.6. The total stocking density shall not exceed the limit of...
1.6.7. To determine the appropriate density of livestock referred to in...
1.6.8. Cages, boxes and flat decks to raise livestock shall not...
1.6.9. When livestock is treated individually for veterinary reasons, it shall...
1.7.1. All persons involved in keeping animals and in handling animals...
1.7.2. Husbandry practices, including stocking densities and housing conditions, shall ensure...
1.7.3. Livestock shall have permanent access to open air areas that...
1.7.4. The number of livestock shall be limited with a view...
1.7.5. Tethering or isolation of livestock shall be prohibited, except in...
1.7.6. Duration of transport of livestock shall be minimised.
1.7.7. Any suffering, pain and distress shall be avoided and shall...
1.7.8. Without prejudice to developments in Union legislation on animal welfare,...
1.7.9. Any suffering to the animals shall be reduced to a...
1.7.10. Physical castration shall be allowed in order to maintain the...
1.7.11. The loading and unloading of animals shall be carried out...
1.1. Operations shall be situated in locations that are not subject...
1.2. Organic and non-organic production units shall be adequately separated in...
1.3. An environmental assessment that is appropriate to the production unit...
1.5. The operator shall provide a sustainable management plan proportionate to...
1.6. The plan shall be updated annually and shall detail the...
1.7. Defensive and preventive measures taken against predators in accordance with...
1.8. Where applicable, coordination shall take place with the neighbouring operators...
1.9. Aquaculture and algae business operators shall draw up as part...
3. Requirements for aquaculture animals
3.1.5. Housing and husbandry practices
3.1.5.1. Closed recirculation aquaculture animal production facilities shall be prohibited, with...
3.1.5.2. Artificial heating or cooling of water shall only be permitted...
3.1.5.3. The husbandry environment of the aquaculture animals shall be designed...
3.1.5.4. The design and construction of aquatic containment systems shall provide...
3.1.5.5. Rearing units on land shall meet the following conditions:
3.1.5.6. Containment systems at sea shall meet the following conditions:
3.1.5.7. Containment systems shall be designed, located and operated to minimise...
3.1.5.8. If fish or crustaceans escape, appropriate action shall be taken...
3.1.5.9. For aquaculture animal production in fishponds, tanks or raceways, farms...
3.1.6.1. All persons involved in keeping aquaculture animals shall possess the...
3.1.6.2. The handling of aquaculture animals shall be minimised, and shall...
3.1.6.3. The following restrictions shall apply to the use of artificial...
3.1.6.4. Aeration shall be permitted to ensure animal welfare and health....
3.1.6.5. Oxygen may only be used for uses linked to animal...
3.1.6.6. Appropriate measures shall be taken to keep the duration of...
3.1.6.7. Any suffering shall be kept to a minimum during the...
3.1.6.8. Eyestalk ablation, including all similar practices such as ligation, incision...
3.1.6.9. Slaughter techniques shall render fish immediately unconscious and insensible to...
Part IV: Processed food production rules In addition to the general production rules laid down in...
1. General requirements for the production of processed food
1.1. Food additives, processing aids and other substances and ingredients used...
1.2. Operators producing processed food shall establish and update appropriate procedures...
1.3. The application of the procedures referred to in point 1.2...
1.4. Operators shall comply with and implement the procedures referred to...
1.5. The preparation of processed organic, in-conversion and non-organic products shall...
1.6. Products, substances and techniques that reconstitute properties that are lost...
2. Detailed requirements for the production of processed food
Part V: Processed feed production rules In addition to the general production rules laid down in...
1. General requirements for the production of processed feed
1.1. Feed additives, processing aids and other substances and ingredients used...
1.2. Operators that produce processed feed shall establish and update appropriate...
1.3. The application of the procedures referred to in point 1.2...
1.4. Operators shall comply with and implement the procedures referred to...
1.5. The preparation of processed organic, in-conversion and non-organic products shall...
2. Detailed requirements for the production of processed feed
2.1. Organic feed materials, or in-conversion feed materials, shall not enter...
2.2. Any feed materials used or processed in organic production shall...
2.3. Only non-organic feed material of plant, algal, animal or yeast...
2.4. Only the products for cleaning and disinfection authorised pursuant to...
Part VI: Wine 1. Scope 1.1. In addition to the general production rules...
Part VII: Yeast used as food or feed In addition to the general production rules laid down in...
COLLECTION, PACKAGING, TRANSPORT AND STORAGE OF PRODUCTS
1. Collection of products and transport to preparation units
2. Packaging and transport of products to other operators or units...
3. Special rules for transporting feed to other production or preparation...
6. Special rules for the reception of products from a third...
7.1. Areas for the storage of products shall be managed in...
7.2. No input products or substances other than those authorised pursuant...
7.3. Allopathic veterinary medicinal products, including antibiotics, may be stored in...
7.4. Where operators handle organic, or in-conversion or non-organic products in...
7.5. Only the products for cleaning and disinfection authorised pursuant to...
ORGANIC PRODUCTION LOGO OF THE EUROPEAN UNION AND CODE NUMBERS
1.1. The organic production logo of the European Union shall comply...
1.2. The reference colour in Pantone is Green Pantone No 376...
1.3. The organic production logo of the European Union may also...
1.4. If the background colour of the packaging or label is...
1.6. Where there are indications in a single colour on the...
1.7. The organic production logo of the European Union shall have...
1.8. The organic production logo of the European Union may be...