Law on Organic Agriculture.

Subject

Agricultural & rural development, Livestock, Food & nutrition, Cultivated plants

Keyword

Agricultural development Ecological production/organic production Agricultural commodities Consumer protection Internal trade International trade Protection of environment Soil conservation/soil improvement Soil pollution/quality Transport/storage Traditional knowledge/indigenous knowledge Food quality control/food safety Vending Basic legislation Animal production Animal health Pests/diseases Drugs Plant production Plant protection

Geographical area

Asia, Caspian Sea, CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States), Europe and Central Asia, Landlocked Developing Nations, Western Asia

Abstract

The objectives of this Law are to: (I) ensure food safety through the production of quality agricultural and food products, (II) restore, protect, maintain and extend soil fertility and its quality, (III) protect the environment, (IV) ensure sustainable use of natural resources, (V) meet the demand for organic agriculture and food products in the market and increase the competitiveness, (VI) protect the consumers' rights, and (VII) create alternative livelihood opportunities for sustainable economic development of rural areas.

Full text

Azerbaijani

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Ministerial Decree No. 5 approving rules on trade of ecologically clean food and agricultural products.

Legislation | Azerbaijan | 2009

Keyword: Biosecurity, Certification, Enforcement/compliance, Ecofriendly products/ecofriendly processes, Ecological production/organic production, Processing/handling, Internal trade, International trade, Food quality control/food safety, Genetically modified organism (GMO), Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Packaging/labelling

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Ministerial Decree No. 5 approving rules for certification of ecologically clean food and agricultural products and form of the certificate.

Legislation | Azerbaijan | 2009

Keyword: Certification, Data collection/reporting, Ecofriendly products/ecofriendly processes, Ecological production/organic production, Monitoring, Protection of environment, Food quality control/food safety, Standards

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Ministerial Decree No. 5 approving rules on food production by applying organic and conventional farming methods simultaneously.

Legislation | Azerbaijan | 2009

Keyword: Agricultural development, Agricultural land, Authorization/permit, Biotechnology, Hazards, Disinfection/disinfestation, Ecofriendly products/ecofriendly processes, Ecological production/organic production, Integrated pest management-IPM/pest management strategies, Farming, Sustainable development, Traditional knowledge/indigenous knowledge, Food quality control/food safety, Food security, Certification, Precautionary principle

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Ministerial Decree No. 5 approving rules on production of ecologically clean food and agricultural products and the list of natural and unnatural remedies allowed in organic farming.

Legislation | Azerbaijan | 2009

Keyword: Sustainable development, Ecofriendly products/ecofriendly processes, Ecological production/organic production, Disinfection/disinfestation, Biosecurity, Equipment, Food additives, Food quality control/food safety, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, International organization, Institution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Ministerial Decree No. 5 approving rules on labelling of ecologically clean food and agricultural products.

Legislation | Azerbaijan | 2009

Keyword: Biosecurity, Certification, Consumer protection, Ecofriendly products/ecofriendly processes, Ecological production/organic production, Food quality control/food safety, Genetically modified organism (GMO), Packaging/labelling, Standards

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Ministerial Decree No. 5 approving rules on storage and transportation of ecologically clean food and agricultural products.

Legislation | Azerbaijan | 2009

Keyword: Enforcement/compliance, Ecofriendly products/ecofriendly processes, Ecological production/organic production, Transport/storage, Food quality control/food safety, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Standards

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Ministerial Decree No. 5 approving rules for ecological monitoring and certification in organic farming and functions of the accredited bodies.

Legislation | Azerbaijan | 2009

Keyword: Certification, Ecofriendly products/ecofriendly processes, Ecological production/organic production, Governance, Inspection, Monitoring, Packaging/labelling, Standards, Food quality control/food safety

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Ministerial Decree No. 5 approving rules on form and procedures of organic certification.

Legislation | Azerbaijan | 2009

Keyword: Business/industry/corporations, Certification, Ecofriendly products/ecofriendly processes, Ecological production/organic production, Genetic resources, Biosafety, Biotechnology, Disinfection/disinfestation, Food quality control/food safety, Genetically modified organism (GMO), Standards

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Presidential Decree No. 267 on measures for the implementation of the Law on organic agriculture.

Legislation | Azerbaijan | 2010

Keyword: Access-to-information, Capacity building, Certification, Ecological production/organic production, Institution, Monitoring, Consumer protection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Ministerial Decree No. 159 on approval of rules for giving scientific support to organic agriculture.

Legislation | Azerbaijan | 2010

Keyword: Ecological production/organic production, Research, Capacity building, Processing/handling, Policy/planning, Data collection/reporting, Protection of environment, Transport/storage, Ecofriendly products/ecofriendly processes

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Law No. 1093-IVQD amending the Law on organic agriculture.

Legislation | Azerbaijan | 2014

Keyword: Ecological production/organic production, Internal trade, International trade, Food additives, Food quality control/food safety, Genetically modified organism (GMO), Packaging/labelling, Biotechnology

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Law No. 550-IVQD amending the Law on organic agriculture.

Legislation | Azerbaijan | 2013

Keyword: Cultural heritage, Protection of environment, Public health, Ecological production/organic production, Plant protection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Law № 602-VQD amending the Law on organic agriculture.

Legislation | Azerbaijan | 2017

Keyword: Ecological production/organic production, Certification

Source: FAO, FAOLEX