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Order No. 716 on organic agricultural production.

Country/Territory
Denmark
Document type
Regulation
Date
2012
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Agricultural & rural development, Livestock, Food & nutrition
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
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 1 July 2012.
Abstract

The Order sets regulations on the production of organic food which quality shall comply with standards authorized by the Danish AgriFish Agency. Production of organic commodities shall take place min. 6 months after approval. Identification of these commodities shall be registered and specific conditions are laid out for food of animal origin. The latter's living conditions shall adhere to the Order's requirements related to animal production and health. Import of organic food from developing countries shall be subject to thorough inspection prior to sale in Denmark.

Full text
Danish
Website
www.retsinformation.dk

References - Legislation

Implements

Ecology Act (No. 1203 of 2022).

Legislation | Denmark | 1999 (2022)

Keyword: Ecological production/organic production, Aquaculture, Internal trade, Inspection, Data collection/reporting, Packaging/labelling, Authorization/permit, Institution, Food quality control/food safety, Animal health

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repeals

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

Repealed by

Order No. 63 on organic agricultural production.

Legislation | Denmark | 2023

Keyword: Agricultural development, Ecological production/organic production, Certification, Data collection/reporting, Fertilizers/nutrients, Authorization/permit, Internal trade, International trade, Inspection, Packaging/labelling, Food quality control/food safety, Meat, Agricultural commodities, Animal production, Animal health, Animal welfare, Apiculture/sericulture, Poultry, Registration, Cattle, Sheep/goats, Equine-animals, Plant production, Planting material/seeds

Source: FAO, FAOLEX