Governmental Decree No. 140 of 1999 on the production, marketing and labelling of agricultural products and foodstuffs according to the requirements of organic production.

Subject

Food & nutrition

Keyword

Food quality control/food safety Packaging/labelling Certification Ecological production/organic production Processing/handling Authorization/permit Inspection Ecofriendly products/ecofriendly processes

Geographical area

Eastern Europe, Europe, European Union Countries

Abstract

This Decree determines the rules of activity and control of ecological (biological) farming and thus, it ensures a fair competition and the protection of consumers' health. It aims to the development of ecological production and thus, to the protection of the environment. The provisions of this Decree applies to the conditions and coordination of ecological production, to the packaging and labelling of such products, to all persons and organizations involved in the production, treatment and mark

Full text

Hungarian

References - Legislation

Implements

Council Regulation (EC) No. 1935/95 amending Regulation (EEC) No. 2092/91 on organic production of agricultural products and indications referring thereto on agricultural products and foodstuffs.

Legislation | European Union | 1995 | Repealed

Keyword: Agricultural commodities, Ecological production/organic production, Packaging/labelling, Processing/handling, Internal trade, International trade, Pesticides

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Commission Regulation (EEC) No. 207/93 defining the content of Annex VI to Regulation (EEC) No. 2092/91 on organic production of agricultural products and indications referring thereto on agricultural products and foodstuffs and laying down detailed rules for implementing the provisions of article 5(4) thereto.

Legislation | European Union | 1993

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Ecological production/organic production, Processing/handling, Food additives

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Commission Regulation (EC) No. 468/94 amending Annex VI to Regulation (EEC) No. 2092/91 on organic production of agricultural products and indications referring hereto on agricultural products and foodstuffs.

Legislation | European Union | 1994 | Repealed

Keyword: Ecological production/organic production, Processing/handling

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Commission Regulation (EC) No. 2381/94 amending Annex II to Council Regulation (EEC) No. 2092/91 on organic production of agricultural products and indications referring thereto on agricultural products and foodstuffs.

Legislation | European Union | 1994 | Repealed

Keyword: Agricultural commodities, Ecological production/organic production, Fertilizers/nutrients

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Commission Regulation (EEC) No. 1535/92 amending Annexes I and III of Council Regulation (EEC) No. 2092/91 on organic production of agricultural products and indications referring thereto on agricultural products and foodstuffs.

Legislation | European Union | 1992 | Repealed

Keyword: Ecological production/organic production, Meat, Inspection, Animal production

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

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 | Repealed

Keyword: Inspection, Internal trade, International trade, Packaging/labelling, Ecological production/organic production, Agricultural commodities, Processing/handling, Animal feed/feedstuffs, Fertilizers/nutrients, Pesticides, Floriculture

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

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

Joint Decree No. 3 of 2004 of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development and the Ministry of Environmental Protection and Water Management amending Joint Decree No. 2 of 2000 of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development and the Ministry of Environmental Protection and Water Management 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: Ecological production/organic production

Source: FAO, FAOLEX