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Organic Agriculture Act.

Country/Territory
Estonia
Document type
Legislation
Date
1997 (2000)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Official copy.
Subject
Food & nutrition, Land & soil, Cultivated plants
Keyword
Food quality control/food safety Use restrictions Soil pollution/quality Ecological production/organic production Crops/grasses Fertilizers/nutrients Basic legislation Plant production
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Northern Europe
Entry into force notes
The Act entered into force on 17 July 1997.
Abstract

The purpose of this Act is to organise a system which assures the quality of organic, that is, ecologically or biodynamically grown and handled, foodstuffs and the development of environmentally sustainable agriculture. The Act promotes the sustainability of the environment by restricting the use of fertilizers and pesticides in the handling of organic foodstuffs, and facilitates the preservation of the natural fertility of the soil, the ensurance of biological diversity and the continued use of semi-natural grasslands. The Act provides for the handling of and quality requirements for organic foodstuffs, quality control and state supervision over organic foodstuffs, and the sanctions which may be imposed on persons who violate the requirements arising from this Act or legislation established on the basis thereof. The handling and quality requirements for organic foodstuffs shall be applied with respect to organic foodstuffs produced for the domestic market and to imported organic foodstuffs. The Act consists of 6 Chapters composed of 30 Paragraphs. Chapter 1 is the General Part. Chapter 2 regards ecolabel and ecolabel authorization. Chapter 3 deals with organic agriculture. Chapter 4 concerns handling of organic foodstuffs. Chapter 5 regards quality assurance, state supervision and liability of handlers of organic foodstuffs. Chapter 6 determines the implementation of this Act.

Full text
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References - Legislation

Amended by

Food Act (1999)

Legislation | Estonia | 1999 (2021)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Food quality control/food safety, Institution, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Processing/handling, Packaging/labelling, Inspection, International trade, Business/industry/corporations, Internal trade, Royalties/fees, Research, Monitoring, Liability/compensation, School feeding, Breastfeeding/infant food, Nutrition

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Organic Farming Act (2006)

Legislation | Estonia | 2006 (2019)

Keyword: Farming, Agricultural commodities, Authorization/permit, Registration, Ecofriendly products/ecofriendly processes, Ecological production/organic production, Agricultural development, Animal feed/feedstuffs

Source: FAO, FAOLEX