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Here you can find out about what is happening in the world of organic farming, be it upcoming trade fairs or conferences, new trends in production or consumption or changes to the regulations governing organic farming and processing.
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More news about developments in the organic sector are available in the press release section.
Call for applications for the “expert group for technical advice on organic production”
The European Commission has published the call for applications regarding the expert group for technical advice on organic production (deadline for the application: 12/02/2010).New EU Aquaculture Rules will apply as from 1/7/2010
The new rules on organic aquaculture and seaweeds received a qualified majority in the relevant regulatory committee – the SCOF (Standing Committee of Organic Farming). The final text will be formally adopted by the Commission later in July 2009. With an application date of 1st July 2010, aquaculture and seaweed products can be certified in good time to appear on the market bearing the new EU logo for organic products.
New organic legislation to be applied from 1 January 2009
Since 1 January 2009, revised organic legislation has to be applied by farmers, processors, distributers, control bodies and control authorities as well as by competent authorities in each EU Member State. More information are available in the new organic legislation section.
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