Regional Act No. 14 on organic production in the Basilicata Region.

Subject

Agricultural & rural development

Keyword

Agricultural development Ecological production/organic production Basic legislation

Geographical area

Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Mediterranean, Southern Europe

Abstract

This Regional Act was enacted to encourage and exploit organic agricultural production and regional products in the Basilicata Region. In order to consider a product an organic product the organic farming techniques indicated in EC Regulation No. 2092/91 of 24 June 1991 and subsequent amendments shall be used. Animal products shall be kept in breeding plants that contemplate the freedom of movement of the animals and the application of the animal welfare standards. Further the Act regulates all forms of organic production and regulates types of integrated productions. The Regional Agriculture, Alimentation and Forestry Department shall keep a list of all organic operators. (15 Articles)

Full text

Italian

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