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Commission Regulation (EC) No. 223/2003 on labelling requirements related to the organic production method for feedingstuffs, compound feedingstuffs and feed materials and amending Council Regulation (EEC) No. 2092/91.

Country/Territory
European Union
Document type
Legislation
Date
2003
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Official Journal L 31, 6 February 2003, pp. 3-8.
Subject
Livestock
Keyword
Animal feed/feedstuffs Ecological production/organic production Inspection
Geographical area
European Union Countries
Entry into force notes
This Regulation entered into force on 26 February 2003.
Abstract

This Regulation shall apply to the feedingstuffs, compound feed and feed materials referred to in article 1 (1) (c) of Regulation 2092/91/EEC where these products carry references to the organic production method. It shall not apply to pet foods, feed for fur animals nor to feed for aquaculture animals. Article 3 establishes the conditions under which the labelling, advertising and commercial documentation of the products aforesaid may refer to organic production. Part B of Annex I to Regulation 2092/91/EEC, laying down principles of organic production at farm level, as well as Annex III to the same Regulation, relating to minimum inspection requirements and precautionary measures, are amended as set out in the Annex hereto.

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Website
europa.eu

References - Legislation

Amends

Council Regulation (EEC) No. 2092/91 on organic production of agricultural products and indications referring thereto on agricultural products and foodstuffs.

Legislation | European Union | 1991

Keyword: Inspection, Internal trade, International trade, Packaging/labelling, Ecological production/organic production, Agricultural commodities, Processing/handling, Food quality control/food safety, Fraud, Animal feed/feedstuffs, Fertilizers/nutrients, Pesticides, Floriculture, Plant production

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Order No. 244 on organic agricultural production.

Legislation | Denmark | 2004

Keyword: Basic legislation, Data collection/reporting, Agricultural land, Consumer protection, Ecological production/organic production, Farming, Internal trade, Inspection, Agricultural development, Cattle, Milk/dairy products, Food quality control/food safety, Poultry products, Swine, Vegetables/legumes, Packaging/labelling, Fertilizers/nutrients, Pollution control, Ranching/captive breeding, Animal feed/feedstuffs, Animal health, Animal production

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 74 of 2004 of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development setting out certain rules of proceeding during production, marketing and labelling of agricultural products and foodstuffs according to the requirements of organic production.

Legislation | Hungary | 2004

Keyword: Authorization/permit, Certification, Ecological production/organic production, Food quality control/food safety, Inspection, Packaging/labelling, Royalties/fees, Ecofriendly products/ecofriendly processes

Source: FAO, FAOLEX