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Order No. 244 on organic agricultural production.

Country/Territory
Denmark
Document type
Regulation
Date
2004
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Agricultural & rural development, Livestock, Food & nutrition, Land & soil
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
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Entry into force notes
Entry into force on 18 April 2004 with exception of article 16 sections 3-5, article 17, 20 sections 4-5 which will enter into force on 1 August 2004.
Abstract

Through this Order, agricultural products produced in this country must bear indications referring to organic production method in accordance with Council Regulation (EEC) No 2092/91 of 24 June 1991 on organic production of agricultural products. Regulations are set for the use of animal-provenience fertilizers with the purpose of controlling CO2 pollution, feedstuff for animals bred for organic meat consumption, veterinarian controls for animal health, and regulations on farms and stables allocation.

Full text
Danish
Website
www.retsinfo.dk

References - Legislation

Implements

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

Council Regulation (EC) No. 1804/1999 supplementing Regulation (EEC) No. 2092/91 on organic production of agricultural products and indications referring thereto on agricultural products and foodstuffs to include livestock production.

Legislation | European Union | 1999

Keyword: Processing/handling, Ecological production/organic production, Packaging/labelling

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Commission Regulation (EC) No. 1788/2001 laying down detailed rules for implementing the provisions concerning the certificate of inspection for imports from third countries under article 11 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 | 2001

Keyword: Ecological production/organic production, Agricultural commodities, Certification, Inspection, International trade, Food quality control/food safety

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

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.

Legislation | European Union | 2003

Keyword: Animal feed/feedstuffs, Ecological production/organic production, Inspection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Order No. 716 on organic agricultural production.

Legislation | Denmark | 2012

Keyword: Agricultural development, Ecological production/organic production, Authorization/permit, Poultry products, Swine, Internal trade, International trade, Inspection, Data collection/reporting, Packaging/labelling, Food quality control/food safety, Animal production, Animal health

Source: FAO, FAOLEX