Regional Act No. 38 on organic agriculture.

Subject

Agricultural & rural development, Food & nutrition, Cultivated plants

Keyword

Basic legislation Ecological production/organic production Agricultural commodities Packaging/labelling Internal trade Offences/penalties Inspection Non-governmental entity Subsidy/incentive

Geographical area

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

Abstract

This Act has been adopted by the Molise Region with a view to strengthening and promoting organic agricultural production, in order to ensure the protection of human health and the environment. Organic agriculture is defined by referring to Regulation (EEC) No. 2092/91. Operators involved in organic agricultural production shall be included in a special list kept by the agricultural council. Such operators shall be subjected to inspections. Organic agricultural products shall be placed on the market in accordance with the packaging and presentation provisions established by article 8. Further provisions regard organic producers’ organizations (art. 10), incentives (art. 11) and penalties (art. 13).

Full text

Italian

Website

www.regione.molise.it

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

Repeals

Regional Act No. 17 providing on biological agriculture.

Legislation | Italy | 1996

Keyword: Ecological production/organic production, Institution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX