3424: The European regulatory system. Organic farming and production

Wilbois, Klaus-Peter (2001) The European regulatory system. Organic farming and production. The Organic Standard(8):pp. 12-15.

Summary

The European Union is the biggest consumer market for organic produce. Consequently, its regulatory system on organic farming is of special interest, not just to Europeans dealing with organic products, but also to those who target their product to this market. Of particular interest in this context is the Regulation (EEC) 2092/91 with its numerous revisions and amendments. Responding to this interest the following piece gives an overview of the EU-Regulation on organic farming and food production and the administrative approach on revision.

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