Order No. 49 on organic food and aquaculture. Country/Territory Denmark Document type Regulation Date 2013 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Food & nutrition, Water Keyword Ecological production/organic production Authorization/permit Processing/handling Agricultural development Aquatic plants Data collection/reporting Inspection Aquatic animals Ecofriendly products/ecofriendly processes Food quality control/food safety Aquaculture International organization Geographical area Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe Entry into force notes 1 February 2013. Abstract The Order applies to the trade of food of agricultural origin, and which shall be labelled with reference to the organic production method. It includes organic animals for slaughter, feedstuff with animal contents and intended for animals (organic pet food), to the production of organic aquaculture (including organic seaweed), the production of all organic multicellular marine algae, phytoplankton and microalgae produced in organic aquaculture. Commercial operators must report activities to the national Veterinary and Food Administration on related organic production, labelling and trade. Sodium nitrite (E250) and potassium nitrate (E252) may only be used in the processing of organically produced meat products after prior authorization from the Administration. When treating aquaculture water, the following substances are permitted to be used: rock salt/sea salt, hydrogen peroxide, sodium percarbonate, a mixture of brinoverilte and peracetic acid and hydrated lime. Organic food, pet food and aquaculture animals and products must be labeled with the inspection code number by the operator carrying out the last part of the cooking process or production. The code number for Danish Veterinary and Food Administration is DK-ØKO-100. Full text Danish Website www.retsinformation.dk References - Legislation Implements Commission Regulation (EC) No. 1235/2008 laying down detailed rules for implementation of Council Regulation (EC) No. 834/2007 as regards the arrangements for imports of organic products from third countries. Legislation | European Union | 2008 Keyword: Ecological production/organic production, Food quality control/food safety, International trade, Certification, Animal feed/feedstuffs, Planting material/seeds, Plant production Source: FAO, FAOLEX Amended by Order No. 195 amending Order on organic food and aquaculture. Legislation | Denmark | 2014 Keyword: Aquaculture, Aquatic animals, Ecological production/organic production, International trade, Crustaceans, Traceability/product tracing, Food quality control/food safety Source: FAO, FAOLEX Order No. 1012 amending Order on organic food and aquaculture. Legislation | Denmark | 2014 Keyword: Ecological production/organic production, Data collection/reporting, Aquaculture Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repealed by Order No. 1404 on organic food and aquaculture. Legislation | Denmark | 2015 Keyword: Ecological production/organic production, Processing/handling, Aquatic plants, Data collection/reporting, Inspection, Aquatic animals, Ecofriendly products/ecofriendly processes, Traceability/product tracing, Food quality control/food safety, Aquaculture, Sustainable use Source: FAO, FAOLEX