Adjustment of application dates for organic production rules

Summary

The European Parliament agrees not to object to a regulation that delays the implementation of certain organic production rules to align with new timelines caused by the pandemic.
9 19.01.2021
Other
agri-foodstuffs
administrative law
agriculture, forestry and fisheries

Key points

  • The decision focuses on synchronizing the application dates of specific rules for organic production.
  • This change is a response to the exceptional difficulties and movement restrictions faced by farmers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • The main regulation governing organic products has had its start date moved to January 1, 2022.
  • The regulation is based on specific legal provisions within the primary organic production law to ensure all rules align.
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