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Regulation No. 1103 on organic production and labeling of organic agricultural products and foodstuffs.

Country/Territory
Norway
Document type
Regulation
Date
2005
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Livestock, Food & nutrition
Keyword
Food quality control/food safety Classification/declassification Ecological production/organic production Agricultural development Milk/dairy products Hormones/steroids Inspection Ecofriendly products/ecofriendly processes Animal health Animal production Grazing
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Entry into force notes
Entry into force on 28 October 2005.
Abstract

The purpose of this Regulation is to ensure that agricultural products and foodstuffs classified as organic meet production requirements through environmental-friendly production and fair trade. The Regulation applies to processed and unprocessed vegetable/animal origin agricultural products and foodstuff for human consumption. The use of copper in the preparations of pesticides is not allowed in organic production. Provisions on organic production requirements, labeling and approval adhere to EU Regulations.

Full text
Norwegian
Website
www.lovdata.no

References - Legislation

Implements

Act No. 124 of 2003 relative to food production and food safety (Food Act).

Legislation | Norway | 2003 (2018)

Keyword: Fish products, Fish disease, Animal health, Framework law, Food quality control/food safety, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Institution, Policy/planning, Inspection, Processing/handling, Early warning system, Traceability/product tracing, Disinfection/disinfestation, Packaging/labelling, Data collection/reporting, International trade, Consumer protection, Governance, Royalties/fees, Liability/compensation, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Animal feed/feedstuffs, Animal production, Pests/diseases, Plant production, Plant protection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

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

Decree No. 402 of 1998 relative to the production and marking of ecological products.

Legislation | Norway | 1998

Keyword: Packaging/labelling, Inspection, Registration, Ecological production/organic production, Vegetables/legumes, Food quality control/food safety, Plant production

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Regulation No. 1417 on amendment of Regulation concerning food taxation and price adjustments in 2012.

Legislation | Norway | 2011

Keyword: Internal trade, Food quality control/food safety, Tax/levy, Inspection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Regulation on organic production and labeling of organic agricultural products, aquaculture products, food and feed (Ecology Regulation).

Legislation | Norway | 2017 (2018)

Keyword: Aquaculture, Mariculture, Ecological production/organic production, Fish products, Food quality control/food safety, Packaging/labelling, International trade, Registration, Animal feed/feedstuffs, Animal health, Animal production, Plant production

Source: FAO, FAOLEX