EU Organic Logo
Issuing Organization:
European Commission
Label purpose:
The EU Organic Logo, also known as the "Euro-leaf," signifies that the product meets the strict conditions on how it must be produced, processed, transported, and stored. The logo ensures that at least 95% of the product's ingredients have been organically produced, guaranteeing compliance with the EU regulation for organic production and labelling.
Certification Criteria:
Products must comply with the EU organic farming regulation, which involves adhering to environmentally friendly practices and animal welfare standards. These include restrictions on the use of chemical pesticides, fertilizers, antibiotics, and GMOs, as well as requirements for animal housing, feed, and outdoor access.
Geographical Coverage:
Products must comply with the EU organic farming regulation, which involves adhering to environmentally friendly practices and animal welfare standards. These include restrictions on the use of chemical pesticides, fertilizers, antibiotics, and GMOs, as well as requirements for animal housing, feed, and outdoor access.
Target Industries/Segments:
The certification targets a wide range of agricultural products, including food and beverages. This encompasses fruits, vegetables, grains, dairy products, meat, and processed foods that contain organic ingredients.
Certification Process:
Producers must undergo an annual inspection and certification process by an authorized organic certification body. This involves a detailed assessment of the farming and processing practices to ensure they meet the EU organic standards. Products from outside the EU must be certified by a recognized body that ensures compliance with standards equivalent to those of the EU.
Certificate Validity:
The certification is valid for one year, requiring annual inspections and renewal to ensure ongoing compliance with the organic standards.
Benefits for Consumers/Producers:
For consumers, the EU Organic Logo assures product quality and adherence to organic farming practices, supporting environmentally sustainable and animal-friendly production. Producers benefit from the logo as a mark of high quality that can enhance marketability and meet the growing consumer demand for organic products.
Sustainability Impact:
The EU Organic Logo supports sustainable development by promoting farming practices that are better for the environment, including enhancing soil fertility biodiversity and reducing the use of hazardous chemical substances. It contributes to a sustainable food system that respects the natural life cycles and minimizes the human impact on the environment.
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