### in order to to safeguard the financial interests of the union ' s budget , systems should be put in place by member states in order to satisfy themselves that interventions financed by the funds are actually carried out and are executed correctly , while maintaining the current robust framework for sound financial management . in accordance with the financial regulation , regulation no 883 / 201315 of the european parliament and of the council , council regulation no 2988 / 9516 , council regulation no 2185 / 9617 and council regulation 2017 / 193918 , the financial interests of the union are to be protected through proportionate measures , including the prevention , detection , correction and investigation of irregularities including fraud , the recovery of funds lost , wrongly paid or incorrectly used and , where appropriate , the imposition of administrative sanctions . moreover , in accordance with regulation no 883 / 2013 and regulation no 2185 / 96 the european anti - fraud office may carry out administrative investigations , including on - the - spot checks and inspections , with a view to establishing whether there has been fraud , corruption or any other illegal activity affecting the financial interests of the union . in accordance with regulation 2017 / 1939 , the european public prosecutor ' s office may investigate and prosecute fraud and other criminal offences affecting the financial interests of the union as provided for in directive 2017 / 137119 of the european parliament and of the council . in accordance with the financial regulation , any person or entity receiving union funds is to fully cooperate in the protection of the union’s financial interests , to grant the necessary rights and access to the commission , olaf , the eppo and the european court of auditors and to ensure that any third parties involved in the implementation of union funds grant equivalent rights . member states should have the systems in place allowing them to report to the commission , for the purpose of enabling olaf to exercise its powers and ensure an efficient analysis of cases of irregularity , on detected irregularities and other cases of non - compliance with the conditions established by member states in the cap strategic plan , including fraud and on their follow - up as well as on the follow - up of olaf investigations . to ensure the effective examination of complaints concerning the funds , member states should have in place the necessary arrangements . _________________ 15 regulation no 883 / 2013 of the european parliament and of the council of 11 september 2013 concerning investigations conducted by the european anti - fraud office and repealing regulation no 1073 / 1999 of the european parliament and of the council and council regulation no 1074 / 1999 , . 16 council regulation no 2988 / 95 of 18 december 1995 on the protection of the european communities financial interests . 17 council regulation no 2185 / 96 of 11 november 1996 concerning on - the - spot checks and inspections carried out by the commission in order to protect the european communities ' financial interests against fraud and other irregularities . 18 council regulation 2017 / 1939 of 12 october 2017 implementing enhanced cooperation on the establishment of the european public prosecutor’s office . 19 directive 2017 / 1371 of the european parliament and of the council of 5 july 2017 on the fight against fraud to the union ' s financial interests by means of criminal law . ### in order to safeguard the financial interests of the union ' s budget , systems should be put in place by member states in order to satisfy themselves that interventions financed by the funds are actually carried out and are executed correctly , while maintaining the current robust framework for sound financial management . in accordance with the financial regulation , regulation no 883 / 201315 of the european parliament and of the council , council regulation no 2988 / 9516 and council regulation no 2185 / 9617 , the financial interests of the union are to be protected through proportionate measures , including the prevention , detection , correction and investigation of irregularities including fraud , the recovery of funds lost , wrongly paid or incorrectly used and , where appropriate , the imposition of administrative sanctions . moreover , in accordance with regulation no 883 / 2013 and regulation no 2185 / 96 the european anti - fraud office may carry out administrative investigations , including on - the - spot checks and inspections , with a view to establishing whether there has been fraud , corruption or any other illegal activity affecting the financial interests of the union . in accordance with the financial regulation , any person or entity receiving union funds is to fully cooperate in the protection of the union’s financial interests , to grant the necessary rights and access to the commission , olaf and the european court of auditors and to ensure that any third parties involved in the implementation of union funds grant equivalent rights . member states should have the systems in place allowing them to report to the commission , for the purpose of enabling olaf to exercise its powers and ensure an efficient analysis of cases of irregularity , on detected irregularities and other cases of non - compliance with the conditions established by member states in the cap strategic plan , including fraud and on their follow - up as well as on the follow - up of olaf investigations . to ensure the effective examination of complaints concerning the funds , member states should have in place the necessary arrangements . _________________ 15 regulation no 883 / 2013 of the european parliament and of the council of 11 september 2013 concerning investigations conducted by the european anti - fraud office and repealing regulation no 1073 / 1999 of the european parliament and of the council and council regulation no 1074 / 1999 , . 16 council regulation no 2988 / 95 of 18 december 1995 on the protection of the european communities financial interests . 17 council regulation no 2185 / 96 of 11 november 1996 concerning on - the - spot checks and inspections carried out by the commission in order to protect the european communities ' financial interests against fraud and other irregularities .


### the expenditure referred to in article 5 and article 6 may be financed by the union only if : ### the expenditure referred to in article 5 and article 6 may be financed by the union only if it has been effected by accredited paying agencies and :


### the sums referred to in paragraph 1 shall be paid to the union ' s budget and , in the event of reuse , shall be used exclusively to finance eagf or eafrd expenditure . ### the sums referred to in paragraph 1 shall be paid into the budget of the union and shall be used exclusively to finance eagf or eafrd expenditure respectively and shall predominantly cover the agricultural reserve established under the eagf within the limits laid down in article 14 .


### the competent authority shall , by way of a formal act , decide on the issuing or , following a review , the withdrawal of the accreditation of the paying agency and the coordinating body on the basis of an examination of the accreditation criteria to be adopted by the commission in accordance with point of article 10 . the competent authority shall inform the commission of accreditations and withdrawals of accreditations without delay . ### the competent authority shall , by way of a formal act , decide on the issuing or , following a review , the withdrawal of the accreditation of the paying agency , the certification body and the coordinating body on the basis of an examination of the accreditation criteria to be adopted by the commission in accordance with point of article 10 . the competent authority shall inform the commission of accreditations and withdrawals of accreditations without delay .


### member states shall ensure a level of checks needed for an effective management of the risks . ### member states shall ensure a level of checks needed for an effective management of the risks . the authority responsible shall draw its check sample from the entire population of applicants comprising , where appropriate , a random part in order to obtain a representative error rate and a risk - based part , which shall target the areas where the risk of errors is the highest .


### the communication from the commission to the european parliament , the council , the european economic and social committee and the committee of the regions entitled ' the future of food and farming ' of 29 november 2017 concludes that the common agricultural policy should continue to step up its response to future challenges and opportunities , by boosting employment , growth and investment , fighting and adapting to climate change and bringing research and innovation out of the laboratories and onto fields and markets . the cap should furthermore address citizens ' concerns regarding sustainable agriculture production . ### the communication from the commission to the european parliament , the council , the european economic and social committee and the committee of the regions entitled ' the future of food and farming ' of 29 november 2017 concludes that the common agricultural policy should continue to step up its response to future challenges and opportunities , by boosting employment , growth and investment , fighting and adapting to climate change and bringing research and innovation out of the laboratories and onto fields and markets . the cap should furthermore address citizens ' concerns regarding sustainable agriculture production and rural development .


### the commission may adopt implementing acts laying down further rules on the elements of action plans and the procedure for setting up the action plans . those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article 101 . ### the rules on the elements of action plans and the procedure for setting up the action plans are as follows [ to be detailed by the commission ] .


### the eafrd shall be implemented in shared management between the member states and the union . it shall finance the union ' s financial contribution to the cap strategic plan rural development interventions referred to in chapter 4 of title iii of regulation … / … [ cap strategic plan regulation ] . ### the eafrd shall be implemented in shared management between the member states and the union . it shall finance the union ' s financial contribution to the cap strategic plan rural development interventions referred to in chapter 4 of title iii and actions under article 112 of regulation … / … [ cap strategic plan regulation ] .


### member states may retain 20 % of the amounts resulting from the application of the reductions and exclusions referred to in article 86 . ### member states may retain 25 % of the amounts resulting from the application of the reductions and exclusions in respect of conditionality as referred to in section 2 of chapter i of title iii of the cap strategic plan regulation . member states may retain 100 % of abovementioned amounts under the condition of reallocation as a priority to interventions addressing climate and environmental objective as laid down in article 28 and 65 and thereafter to interventions addressing boosting competitiveness as laid down article 28a of the cap strategic plans regulation .


### where a member state accredits more than one paying agency , it should designate a single public coordinating body in order to ensure consistency in the management of funds , to provide for a liaison between the commission and the various accredited paying agencies , and to ensure that the information requested by the commission concerning the operations of several paying agencies is provided promptly . the coordinating body should also take and coordinate actions with a view to resolving any deficiencies of a common nature encountered at national level and should keep the commission informed of any follow - up . ### where a member state accredits more than one paying agency , it should designate a single public coordinating body in order to ensure consistency in the management of funds , to provide for a liaison between the commission and the various accredited paying agencies , and to ensure that the information requested by the commission concerning the operations of several paying agencies is provided promptly . the coordinating body should also take and coordinate actions with a view to resolving any deficiencies of a common nature encountered at national or regional level and should keep the commission informed of any follow - up . in their relations with farmers , payment agencies should strive to simplify procedures .


### whether the expenditure falling within the scope of articles 5 and 6 and corresponding to the interventions referred to in regulation … / … [ cap strategic plan regulation ] have a corresponding output as reported in the annual performance report ; ### whether the expenditure falling within the scope of articles 5 and 6 and corresponding to the interventions referred to in regulation … / … [ cap strategic plan regulation ] have a corresponding output as reported in the triennial performance report ;


### the performance reporting on output indicators for the purposes of the annual performance clearance referred to in article 52 and the performance reporting on result indicators for the multiannual performance monitoring referred to in article 115 of regulation … / … [ cap strategic plan regulation ] , demonstrating that article 35 of this regulation is complied with , is correct ### the reports based on the result indicators for the purposes of the multi - annual performance monitoring report referred to in articles 115 and 121 of regulation . . . / . . . [ cap strategic plan regulation ] , reflecting the operations carried out and the progress made towards the achievement of the objectives , as set out in the cap national strategic plan , are correct ;


### the provisions of regulation … / … of the european parliament and of the council [ new financial regulation ] 12 , in particular those governing shared management with member states , the function of accredited bodies and the budgetary principles , should apply to the interventions and measures set out in this regulation . _________________ 12 regulation no [ new financial regulation ] . ### the provisions of regulation 2018 / 1046 of the european parliament and of the council [ new financial regulation ] 12 , in particular those governing shared management with member states , the function of accredited bodies and the budgetary principles , should apply to the interventions and measures set out in this regulation . _________________ 12 regulation 2018 / 1046 of the european parliament and of the council of 18 july 2018 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the union , amending regulations no1296 / 2013 , no 1301 / 2013 , no 1303 / 2013 , no 1304 / 2013 , no1309 / 2013 , no 1316 / 2013 , no 223 / 2014 , no 283 / 2014 , and decision no 541 / 2014 / eu and repealing regulation no 966 / 2012 . .


### the expenditure for the measures laid down in regulation no 1308 / 2013 for which reimbursement has been requested from the commission is legal and regular . ; ### the expenditure for the measures laid down in regulation . . . / . . . [ cap strategic plan regulation ] and regulation no 1308 / 2013 for which reimbursement has been requested from the commission is legal and regular .


### the existing main elements of the integrated system and , in particular , the provisions concerning a system for identifying agricultural parcels , a geo - spatial and an animal - based application system , a system for identifying and registering payment entitlements , a system for recording the identity of beneficiaries and a control and penalties system should be maintained . member states should continue to use data or information products provided by the copernicus programme , in addition to information technologies such as galileo and egnos in order to ensure that comprehensive and comparable data is available throughout the union for the purposes of monitoring agri - environment - climate policy and for the purposes of boosting the use of full , free and open data and information captured by copernicus sentinels satellites and services . to this end , the integrated system should include also an area monitoring system . ### the existing main elements of the integrated system and , in particular , the provisions concerning a system for identifying agricultural parcels , a geo - spatial and an animal - based application system , a system for identifying and registering payment entitlements , a system for recording the identity of beneficiaries and a control and penalties system should be maintained , at an appropriate level , while taking due account of the proportionality and the need not to impose undue administrative burdens on farmers and administrative bodies . member states should continue to use data or information products provided by the copernicus programme , in addition to information technologies such as galileo and egnos in order to ensure that comprehensive and comparable data is available throughout the union for the purposes of monitoring agri - environment - climate policy and for the purposes of boosting the use of full , free and open data and information captured by copernicus sentinels satellites and services . to this end , the integrated system should include also an area monitoring system .


### a reserve intended to provide additional support for the agricultural sector for the purpose of market management or stabilisation or in the case of crises affecting the agricultural production or distribution shall be established at the beginning of each year in the eagf . ### an agricultural reserve is set up at the beginning of each financial year in the eagf to provide additional support to the agricultural sector for the purpose of managing or stabilizing markets or to be mobilized so that the union can respond quickly and effectively to crises affecting production or agricultural distribution .


### the amount of the agricultural reserve shall be at least eur 400 million in current prices at the beginning of each year of the period 2021 - 2027 . the commission may adjust the amount of the agricultural reserve during the year when appropriate in view of market developments or perspectives in the current or following year and taking into account available appropriations under the eagf . ### the amount of the agricultural reserve shall be at least eur 500 million in current prices at the beginning of each year of the period 2021 - 2027 . the commission may adjust the amount of the agricultural reserve during the year when appropriate in view of market developments or perspectives in the current or following year and taking into account available appropriations under the heading 2 of the eu budget .


### member states shall not appoint any new additional paying agency after the date of entry into force of this regulation . ### member states may be subject to a derogation in respect of the second subparagraph provided they do not increase the number of authorised paying agencies as compared to 31 december 2019 .


### a reserve intended to provide additional support for the agricultural sector for the purpose of market management or stabilisation or in the case of crises affecting the agricultural production or distribution shall be established at the beginning of each year in the eagf . ### a european agricultural crisis management reserve intended to provide additional support for the agricultural sector for the purpose of market management or stabilisation , and to be deployed to enable the union to react swiftly and effectively in the event of crises affecting agricultural production , processing or distribution shall be established at the beginning of each year in the eagf .


### paying agencies shall be departments or bodies of the member states responsible for the management and control of expenditure referred in article 5 and article 6 . ### paying agencies shall be departments or bodies of the member states or regions responsible for the management and control of expenditure referred in article 5 and article 6 .


### in order to to safeguard the financial interests of the union ' s budget , systems should be put in place by member states in order to satisfy themselves that interventions financed by the funds are actually carried out and are executed correctly , while maintaining the current robust framework for sound financial management . in accordance with the financial regulation , regulation no 883 / 201315of the european parliament and of the council , council regulation no 2988 / 9516 , council regulation no 2185 / 9617and council regulation 2017 / 193918 , the financial interests of the union are to be protected through proportionate measures , including the prevention , detection , correction and investigation of irregularities including fraud , the recovery of funds lost , wrongly paid or incorrectly used and , where appropriate , the imposition of administrative sanctions . moreover , in accordance with regulation no 883 / 2013 and regulation no 2185 / 96 the european anti - fraud office may carry out administrative investigations , including on - the - spot checks and inspections , with a view to establishing whether there has been fraud , corruption or any other illegal activity affecting the financial interests of the union . in accordance with regulation 2017 / 1939 , the european public prosecutor ' s office may investigate and prosecute fraud and other criminal offences affecting the financial interests of the union as provided for in directive 2017 / 137119of the european parliament and of the council . in accordance with the financial regulation , any person or entity receiving union funds is to fully cooperate in the protection of the union’s financial interests , to grant the necessary rights and access to the commission , olaf , the eppo and the european court of auditors and to ensure that any third parties involved in the implementation of union funds grant equivalent rights . member states should have the systems in place allowing them to report to the commission , for the purpose of enabling olaf to exercise its powers and ensure an efficient analysis of cases of irregularity , on detected irregularities and other cases of non - compliance with the conditions established by member states in the cap strategic plan , including fraud and on their follow - up as well as on the follow - up of olaf investigations . to ensure the effective examination of complaints concerning the funds , member states should have in place the necessary arrangements . _________________ 15 regulation no 883 / 2013 of the european parliament and of the council of 11 september 2013 concerning investigations conducted by the european anti - fraud office and repealing regulation no 1073 / 1999 of the european parliament and of the council and council regulation no 1074 / 1999 , . 16 council regulation no 2988 / 95 of 18 december 1995 on the protection of the european communities financial interests . 17 council regulation no 2185 / 96 of 11 november 1996 concerning on - the - spot checks and inspections carried out by the commission in order to protect the european communities ' financial interests against fraud and other irregularities . 18 council regulation 2017 / 1939 of 12 october 2017 implementing enhanced cooperation on the establishment of the european public prosecutor’s office . 19 directive 2017 / 1371 of the european parliament and of the council of 5 july 2017 on the fight against fraud to the union ' s financial interests by means of criminal law . ### in order to safeguard the financial interests of the union ' s budget , systems should be put in place by member states in order to satisfy themselves that interventions financed by the funds are actually carried out and are executed correctly , while maintaining the current robust framework for sound financial management . in accordance with the financial regulation , regulation no 883 / 2013 of the european parliament and of the council15 , council regulation no 2988 / 9516 , council regulation no 2185 / 9617 and council regulation 2017 / 193918 , the financial interests of the union are to be protected through proportionate measures , including the prevention , detection , correction and investigation of irregularities including fraud , the recovery of funds lost , wrongly paid or incorrectly used and , where appropriate , the imposition of administrative sanctions . moreover , in accordance with regulation no 883 / 2013 and regulation no 2185 / 96 the european anti - fraud office may carry out administrative investigations , including on - the - spot checks and inspections , with a view to establishing whether there has been fraud , corruption or any other illegal activity affecting the financial interests of the union . in accordance with the financial regulation , any person or entity receiving union funds is to cooperate fully in the protection of the union’s financial interests to grant the necessary rights and access to the commission , olaf and the european court of auditors and to ensure that any third parties involved in the implementation of union funds grant equivalent rights . member states should have the systems in place allowing them to report to the commission , for the purpose of enabling olaf to exercise its powers and ensure an efficient analysis of cases of irregularity , on detected irregularities and other cases of non - compliance with the conditions established by member states in the cap strategic plan , including fraud and on their follow - up as well as on the follow - up of olaf investigations . to ensure the effective examination of complaints concerning the funds , member states should have in place the necessary arrangements . _________________ 15 regulation no 883 / 2013 of the european parliament and of the council of 11 september 2013 concerning investigations conducted by the european anti - fraud office and repealing regulation no 1073 / 1999 of the european parliament and of the council and council regulation no 1074 / 1999 . 16 council regulation no 2988 / 95 of 18 december 1995 on the protection of the european communities financial interests . 17 council regulation no 2185 / 96 of 11 november 1996 concerning on - the - spot checks and inspections carried out by the commission in order to protect the european communities ' financial interests against fraud and other irregularities . 18 council regulation 2017 / 1939 of 12 october 2017 implementing enhanced cooperation on the establishment of the european public prosecutor’s office .


### it is necessary to provide for the accreditation of paying agencies and coordinating bodies by member states and for the establishment of the procedures for obtaining management declarations and annual performance reports , and for obtaining the certification of management and monitoring systems , of reporting systems and the certification of annual accounts by independent bodies . moreover , in order to ensure the transparency of the system of checks to be carried out at national level , in particular as regards procedures for authorisation , validation and payment and to reduce the administrative and audit burden for the commission and for the member states where accreditation of each individual paying agency is required , the number of authorities and bodies to which those responsibilities are delegated should be restricted while respecting the constitutional provisions of each member state . ### it is necessary to provide for the accreditation of paying agencies and coordinating bodies by member states and for the establishment of the procedures for obtaining management declarations and triennial performance reports , and for obtaining the certification of management and monitoring systems , of reporting systems and the certification of annual accounts by independent bodies . moreover , in order to ensure the transparency of the system of checks to be carried out at national level , in particular as regards procedures for authorisation , validation and payment and to reduce the administrative and audit burden for the commission and for the member states where accreditation of each individual paying agency is required , the number of authorities and bodies to which those responsibilities are delegated should be restricted while respecting the constitutional provisions of each member state .


### member states should send the annual accounts and an annual performance report on the implementation of the cap strategic plan to the commission by 15 february n + 1 . where these documents are not sent , thus preventing the commission from clearing the accounts for the concerned paying agency or checking the eligibility of the expenditure against reported outputs , the commission should be empowered to suspend the monthly payments and to interrupt the quarterly reimbursement until the outstanding documents are received . ### member states should send the annual accounts by 15 february n + 1 and a multi - annual performance monitoring report on the implementation of the cap strategic plan to the commission by 15 february 2026 , 2028 et 2030 . where these documents are not sent , thus preventing the commission from clearing the accounts for the concerned paying agency or checking the eligibility of the expenditure , the commission should be empowered to suspend the monthly payments and to interrupt the quarterly reimbursement until the outstanding documents are received .


### while member states should be allowed to set out the details on penalties , those penalties should be proportionate , effective and dissuasive and should be without prejudice to other penalties laid down under union or national law . to ensure an effective and coherent approach by member states , it is necessary to provide for a minimum penalty rate at union level for non - compliance occurring for the first time due to negligence , while reoccurrence should lead to a higher percentage and intentionality may result in the total exclusion from the payment . to ensure proportionality of the penalties , where the non - compliance is of a minor nature and occurs for the first time , member states should be allowed to introduce an early warning system . ### while member states should be allowed to set out the details on penalties , those penalties should be proportionate , effective and dissuasive and should be without prejudice to other penalties laid down under union or national law . to ensure an effective and coherent approach by member states , it is necessary to provide for a minimum penalty rate at union level for non - compliance occurring for the first time due to negligence ; the imposition of penalties for minor errors should be avoided , while reoccurrence should lead to a higher percentage and intentionality may result in total exclusion from the payment . to ensure proportionality of the penalties , where the non - compliance is of a minor nature and occurs for the first time , member states should be allowed to introduce an early warning system .


### in their control system referred to in paragraph 1 member states : ### in order to comply with their control obligations laid down in paragraph 1 , member states :


### an adjustment rate for direct payments interventions referred to in point of article 5 of this regulation and union financial contribution to the specific measures referred to in point of article 5 of this regulation and granted under chapter iv of regulation no 228 / 2013 and chapter iv of regulation no 229 / 2013 , shall be determined by the commission when the forecasts for the financing of the interventions and measures financed under that sub - ceiling for a given financial year indicate that the applicable annual ceilings will be exceeded . ### an adjustment rate for direct payments interventions referred to in point of article 5 of this regulation shall be determined by the commission when the forecasts for the financing of the interventions and measures financed under that sub - ceiling for a given financial year indicate that the applicable annual ceilings will be exceeded .


### the commission shall adopt implementing acts laying down rules on the tasks of the certification bodies , including the checks to be carried out and the bodies subject to those checks , and on the certificates and the reports , together with the documents accompanying them , to be drawn up by those bodies . ### once member states’ competent authorities have appointed the certification body referred to in article 11 and informed the commission thereof , the commission shall present a comprehensive list of all such bodies to the european parliament , not later than one year after … [ the date of application of this regulation ] and a second time not later than four years thereafter ;


### the suspension shall be applied in accordance with the principle of proportionality to the relevant expenditure effected by the member state where the deficiencies exist , for a period to be determined in the implementing acts referred to in the first subparagraph , which shall not exceed 12 months . if the conditions for the suspension continue to be met , the commission may adopt implementing acts prolonging that period for further periods not exceeding 12 months in total . the amounts suspended shall be taken into account when adopting the implementing acts referred to in article 53 . ### the suspension shall be applied in accordance with the principle of proportionality to the relevant expenditure effected by the member state where the serious deficiencies exist , and not to the entire funding package , for a period which shall not exceed 12 months . if the conditions for the suspension continue to be met , the commission may adopt implementing acts prolonging that period for further periods not exceeding 12 months in total . the amounts suspended shall be taken into account when adopting the implementing acts referred to in article 53 .


### amounts of the union financing under the eafrd which are cancelled and amounts recovered , and the interest thereon , shall be reallocated to other rural development interventions in the cap strategic plan . however , the cancelled or recovered union funds may be reused by member states only for a rural development operation under the national cap strategic plan and provided the funds are not reallocated to rural development operations which have been the subject of a financial adjustment . ### amounts of the union financing under the eafrd which are cancelled and amounts recovered , and the interest thereon , shall be reallocated to other rural development interventions in the cap strategic plan or , where appropriate , in the concerned regional intervention program . . however , the cancelled or recovered union funds may be reused by member states only for a rural development operation under the national cap strategic plan and provided the funds are not reallocated to rural development operations which have been the subject of a financial adjustment .


### an area monitoring system ; ### an area monitoring system , where relevant ;


### the commission may adopt implementing acts determining supplementary payments or deductions adjusting the payments made in accordance with paragraph 3 , without applying the procedure referred to in article 101 . ### the commission may adopt implementing acts determining supplementary payments or deductions adjusting the payments made in accordance with paragraph 3 , applying the procedure referred to in article 101 .


### the commission may adopt implementing acts laying down further rules on the elements of action plans and the procedure for setting up the action plans . those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article 101 . ### the rules on the elements of action plans and the procedure for setting up the action plans are as follows [ to be detailed by the commission ] .


### the audit methods to be used , by the certification bodies , having regard to international standards on auditing , to deliver their opinions . ### the audit methods to be used , by the certification bodies , having regard to international standards on auditing , to deliver their opinions , possibly including the possibility of monitoring payment agencies ' on - the - spot checks .


### “the endorsement of europe 2020 by the european council of june 2010 has shaped to a large extent the strategic agenda for the union and national policies in the years ahead . that agenda establishes a number of headline targets and flagship initiatives for which statistical indicators have to be delivered by the ess in a number of areas . ” ### in indicator 1 . 1 , the first paragraph is amended as follows : “the endorsement of europe 2020 by the european council of june 2010 has shaped to a large extent the strategic agenda for the union and national policies in the years ahead . that agenda establishes a number of headline targets and flagship initiatives for which statistical indicators , disaggregated by age and gender , where appropriate , have to be delivered by the ess in a number of areas . ”


### 7 . 6 . tethering or isolation of livestock shall be prohibited , unless for individual animals for a limited period of time , and in so far as this is justified for veterinary reasons . competent authorities may authorise cattle in micro - enterprises to be tethered if it is not possible to keep the cattle in groups appropriate to their behaviour requirements , provided they have access to pastures during the grazing period , and at least twice a week access to open air areas when grazing is not possible . ### 7 . 6 . tethering or isolation of livestock shall be prohibited , save for individual animals for a limited period of time and in so far as this is justified for veterinary reasons . for a period of up to [ 15 years from the date of entry into force of the regulation ] , competent authorities may authorise cattle in micro - enterprises to be tethered if it is not possible to keep the cattle in groups appropriate to their behaviour requirements , provided they have access to pastures during the grazing period , and at least twice a week access to open - air areas when grazing is not possible .


### plant reproductive material not obtained from organic production may be used only when it comes from a production unit in conversion to organic production or where it is justified for use in research , test in small - scale field trials or for genetic resources conservation purposes agreed by the competent authority of the member state ### 4 . 2 . 1 in order to ensure access to seeds and plant multiplication material , where these inputs are not available : seeds and plant reproductive material from a production unit in conversion to organic production may be used ; where point a ) does not apply , member states may authorise the use of non - organic seeds or plant reproduction material if organic seeds or plant reproduction material are not available . however , paragraph to below shall apply for the purpose of using non - organic potato seeds and plants . 1 . 4 . 2 . 2 the use of non - organic potato seeds and plants is authorised provided the potato seeds and plants in question have not been treated with plant protection products other than those allowed for seed treatment in accordance with article 19 paragraph 1 , unless the chemical treatment is prescribed on grounds of plant health by the competent authority of the member state , in compliance with directive 2000 / 29 / ec of the council , for all varieties of a given species in the area where the potato seeds or plants need to be used . 1 . 4 . 2 . 3 member states can delegate responsibility for granting the authorisation referred to in paragraph 1 . 4 . 2 . 1 , point b ) , to other public administrations under their supervision or to the control authorities or bodies referred to in article 3 paragraphs and . 1 . 4 . 2 . 4 authorisation to use potato seeds or plants not obtained using organic production methods can only be granted in the following cases : where no variety of the species that the user wishes to obtain is listed in the database ; where no supplier , namely an operator selling potato seeds or plants to other operators , is in a position to deliver potato seeds or plants before sowing or planting , when the user has ordered them in good time ; where the variety the user wishes to obtain is not listed in the database and the user can show that none of the listed varieties of the same species is appropriate and therefore authorisation is important for its production ; d ) where authorisation is justified for use in research , tests in small - scale field trials or for genetic resources for variety conservation purposes agreed by the competent authority of the member state . 1 . 4 . 2 . 5 authorisation shall be granted before sowing . 1 . 4 . 2 . 6 authorisation can only be granted individually for one season at a time and the authority or body responsible for authorisations shall list the quantities of authorised potato seeds or plants . 1 . 4 . 2 . 7 by way of derogation to paragraph 1 . 4 . 2 . 6 , the competent authority of the member state may grant a general authorisation to all users : for given species where and insofar as the condition provided for in paragraph 1 . 4 . 2 . 4 . point a ) is met ; for a particular variety where and insofar as the conditions provided for in paragraph 1 . 4 . 2 . 4 , point c ) , are met . the authorisations referred to in the first paragraph are clearly set out in the database mentioned in article 48 . 1 . 4 . 2 . 8 authorisation can only be granted at times when the database is updated by each member state . 1 . 4 . 2 . 9 in order to improve the use of organic seed within the union , each member state shall publish on the database website a national list of seeds and plants that can only be used in organic form . this list must specify the species and varieties of each of the seeds and plants only usable in organic form .


### the entire agricultural holding or aquaculture operation shall be managed in compliance with the requirements applicable to organic production ; ### the organic part of the production of an agricultural holding or aquaculture operation shall be managed in compliance with this regulation ;


### at least 60 % of the feed shall come from the farm itself or in case this is not feasible , be produced in the same region in cooperation with other organic farms or feed operators ; ### at least 40 % of the feed shall come from the farm itself or , where this is not feasible , shall be produced in the same region in cooperation with other organic farms or feed operators ;


### 7 . 6 . tethering or isolation of livestock shall be prohibited , unless for individual animals for a limited period of time , and in so far as this is justified for veterinary reasons . competent authorities may authorise cattle in micro - enterprises to be tethered if it is not possible to keep the cattle in groups appropriate to their behaviour requirements , provided they have access to pastures during the grazing period , and at least twice a week access to open air areas when grazing is not possible ### 7 . 6 . tethering or isolation of livestock shall be prohibited , unless for individual animals for a limited period of time , and in so far as this is justified for veterinary reasons . competent authorities may authorise cattle in micro - enterprises and undertakings located in disadvantaged mountain areas to be tethered if it is not possible to keep the cattle in groups appropriate to their behaviour requirements , provided they have access to pastures during the grazing period , and at least twice a week access to open air areas when grazing is not possible


### plant reproductive material not obtained from organic production may be used only when it comes from a production unit in conversion to organic production or where it is justified for use in research , test in small - scale field trials or for genetic resources conservation purposes agreed by the competent authority of the member state . ### in derogation from point 1 . 4 . 1 , the following shall apply for a limited period of time if plant reproductive material obtained from organic production is not available on the market : plant reproductive material from a production unit in conversion to organic production may be used . if point is not applicable , the member states may approve the use of non - organic plant reproductive material , with the exception of seedlings . however , use of such non - organic material shall be governed by points 1 . 4 . 2 . 1 to 1 . 4 . 2 . 7 . 1 . 4 . 2 . 1 . non - organic plant reproductive material may be used , provided that the plant reproductive material has not been treated with plant protection products other than those approved for the treatment of seed in accordance with point 1 . 6 . 2 , unless chemical treatment is ordered by the competent authority of the member state for plant protection purposes in accordance with regulation no xx / xxxx of the european parliament and of the council for all varieties of a given species in an area in which the plant reproductive material is to be used . 1 . 4 . 2 . 2 . the member states may delegate competence to issue approval in accordance with point 1 . 4 . 2 to the control authorities or to another public administration supervised by them or to the control bodies . 1 . 4 . 2 . 3 . use of plant reproductive material not obtained from organic production may only be used if : no variety of the species which the user wishes to cultivate is entered in the database in accordance with article 10 ; no supplier , i . e . no entrepreneur who markets plant reproductive material to other entrepreneurs , is able to supply the plant reproductive material prior to sowing / planting , even though the user of the plant reproductive material ordered it in good time ; the variety that the user wishes to cultivate is not entered in the database in accordance with article 10 and the user can prove that none of the alternative varieties of the same species is suitable and approval for its production is therefore important ; it is justified for use in research , test in small - scale field trials or for genetic resources conservation purposes agreed by the competent authority of the member state . 1 . 4 . 2 . 4 . approval must be granted prior to sowing . 1 . 4 . 2 . 5 . approval may only be granted to individual users for one season and the approving authority or body must register the quantity of approved plant reproductive material . 1 . 4 . 2 . 6 . in derogation from point 1 . 4 . 2 . 5 , the competent authority of the member state may grant general approval to all users in the following cases : for a particular species , if and insofar as the requirement under point 1 . 4 . 2 . 3 is fulfilled ; for a particular variety , if and insofar as the requirements under point 1 . 4 . 2 . 3 are fulfilled . approvals in accordance with sub - section 1 must be clearly marked in the database in accordance with article 10 . 1 . 4 . 2 . 7 . approval may only be granted during the period for which the database is updated .


### 140 days for male turkeys and roasting geese ; and ### 140 days for male and female turkeys and for roasting geese sold whole ;


### the conversion period shall start at the earliest when the farmer or the operator producing seaweed or aquaculture animals has notified his activity to the competent authorities in accordance with this regulation . ### the conversion period shall start at the earliest when the farmer or the operator producing algae or aquaculture animals has subjected his holding to the control system and notified his activity to the competent authorities in accordance with this regulation .


### except during the period each year when the animals are under transhumance referred to in point 1 . 4 . 2 . 2 . , at least 90 % of the feed shall come from the farm itself or in case this is not feasible , be produced in cooperation with other organic farms in the same region ; ### except during the period each year when the animals are under transhumance as referred to in point 1 . 4 . 2 . 2 . , at least 60 % of the feed shall come from the farm itself or , where this is not feasible , shall be produced in cooperation with other organic farms in the same region ;


### each member state shall ensure that a computerised database is established for listing the varieties and heterogeneous material , according to regulation no xx / xxx for which plant reproductive material obtained by the organic production method is available on its territory . ### the commission shall ensure that a computerised european database is established for listing plant reproductive material obtained by the organic production method . concerning the availability , the listing shall take into consideration the different climatic zones in the union .


### ‘ group of operators ' means a group in which each operator is a farmer who has a holding of up to 5 hectares of utilised agricultural area and who may , in addition to producing food or feed , be engaged in processing of food or feed ; ### ' group of small operators ' means a group in which the annual turnover of each operator in respect of his agricultural production unit does not exceed eur 25 000 , and in which the operators concerned may , in addition to producing food or feed , be engaged in processing , preparation or marketing of food or feed and their production units are close to each other geographically ;


### as a matter of principle , the general production rules of this regulation should include a prohibition on the use of ionising radiation and genetically modified organisms and products produced from or by gmos . since consumers are more and more concerned about environmental impacts of food processing and transportation , organic operators other than farmers and operators producing seaweed or aquaculture animals should be required to manage their environmental performance according to a harmonised system . with the objective of minimising the regulatory burden of micro - enterprises as defined in commission recommendation 2003 / 361 / ec27 involved in organic production , it is appropriate to exempt them from this requirement . in order to ensure the correct application of the general production rules , the power to adopt certain acts should be delegated to the commission in respect of establishing the criteria to which the environmental management system is to correspond . __________________ 27 commission recommendation 2003 / 361 / ec of 6 may 2003 concerning the definition of micro , small and medium - sized enterprises . ### as a matter of principle , the general production rules of this regulation should include a prohibition on the use of ionising radiation and genetically modified organisms and products produced from or by gmos . since consumers are more and more concerned about environmental impacts of food processing and transportation , organic operators other than farmers and operators producing algae or aquaculture animals should be required to improve their environmental performance in accordance with a harmonised framework . with the objective of minimising the regulatory burden of micro - enterprises as defined in commission recommendation 2003 / 361 / ec27involved in organic production , it is appropriate to exempt them from this requirement . in order to ensure the correct application of the general production rules , the power to adopt certain acts should be delegated to the commission in respect of supplementing certain criteria of the environmental management framework . __________________ 27 commission recommendation 2003 / 361 / ec of 6 may 2003 concerning the definition of micro , small and medium - sized enterprises .


### the commission should consider the situation of the availability of organic plant reproductive material and animals for breeding purposes and present a report to this end to the european parliament and the council in 2021 . ### in order to ensure that organic plant reproductive material , feed , and animals raised for breeding purposes are available on the market in sufficient quantities , and before submitting any proposals for the phasing - out of exceptions , the commission should carry out a study based on data collection and on analysis of the situation in the member states . on the basis of that study , the commission should by the end of 2018 present a report to the european parliament and the council identifying the reasons for the insufficient development and lack of organic plant reproductive material , feed and animals for organic breeding and outlining a plan for closing these gaps and possible measures , including support measures to stimulate the market for those products .


### operators producing seaweed and aquaculture animals shall in particular comply with the specific production rules set out in part iii of annex ii . ### operators producing algae and aquaculture animals shall in particular comply with the production rules set out in part iii of annex ii .


### 7 . 6 . tethering or isolation of livestock shall be prohibited , unless for individual animals for a limited period of time , and in so far as this is justified for veterinary reasons . competent authorities may authorise cattle in micro - enterprises to be tethered if it is not possible to keep the cattle in groups appropriate to their behaviour requirements , provided they have access to pastures during the grazing period , and at least twice a week access to open air areas when grazing is not possible . ### 7 . 6 . tethering or isolation of livestock shall be prohibited , unless for individual animals for a limited period of time , and in so far as this is justified for veterinary reasons . isolation of livestock may be authorised , for a limited period of time , only when workers safety is compromised and for animal welfare reasons . competent authorities may authorise cattle in farms with a maximum of 50 animals to be tethered if it is not possible to keep the cattle in groups appropriate to their behaviour requirements , provided they have access to pastures during the grazing period , and at least twice a week access to open air areas when grazing is not possible .


### 4 . 2 . use of plant reproductive material not obtained from organic production plant reproductive material not obtained from organic production may be used only when it comes from a production unit in conversion to organic production or where it is justified for use in research , test in small - scale field trials or for genetic resources conservation purposes agreed by the competent authority of the member state . ### 4 . 2 . use of seeds or plant reproductive material not obtained from organic production seeds or plant reproductive material not obtained from organic production may be used only if authorised by the commission in accordance with article 17 and if one of the following conditions is fulfilled : – organic material is not available , as confirmed by the competent authority ; – its use is considered necessary for the regional conservation of biodiversity or a sufficiently wide genetic pool ; – it comes from a production unit which is in the course of conversion to organic production ; or – its use is justified for research or testing in small - scale field trials .


### processed food should be labelled as organic only where all or almost all the ingredients of agricultural origin are organic . however , special labelling provisions should be laid down for processed foods which include agricultural ingredients that cannot be obtained organically , as is the case for products of hunting and fishing . moreover , for the purposes of consumer information and transparency in the market , and to encourage the use of organic ingredients , it should also be made possible to refer to organic production in the ingredients list under certain conditions . ### processed food should be labelled as organic only where all or almost all the ingredients of agricultural origin are organic . however , special labelling provisions should be laid down for processed foods which include agricultural ingredients that cannot be obtained organically , as is the case for products of hunting and fishing . moreover , for the purposes of consumer information and transparency in the market , and to encourage the use of organic ingredients , it should also be made possible to refer to organic production in the ingredients list under certain conditions , and to the origin of organic products .


### for the purposes of this regulation , a product shall be regarded as bearing terms referring to organic production where , in the labelling , advertising material or commercial documents , such a product , its ingredients or feed materials are described in terms suggesting to the purchaser that the product , its ingredients or feed materials have been obtained in accordance with this regulation . in particular , the terms listed in annex iv , their derivatives or diminutives , such as ' bio ' and ' eco ' , alone or combined , may be used throughout the union and in any language listed in that annex for the labelling and advertising of products which comply with this regulation . ### for the purposes of this regulation , a product shall be regarded as bearing terms referring to organic production where , in the labelling , advertising material or commercial documents , such a product , its ingredients or feed materials are described in terms suggesting to the purchaser that the product , its ingredients or feed materials have been obtained in accordance with this regulation . in particular , the terms listed in annex iv or their equivalents in other languages that , while not being official languages of the union , their status is officially recognised by the constitution of a member state ; their derivatives or diminutives , such as ' bio ' and ' eco ' , alone or combined , may be used throughout the union [ and in any language listed in that annex ] for the labelling and advertising of products referred to in article 2 which comply with this regulation .


### research projects have demonstrated that consumer confidence is crucial in the market for organic food . in the long run , rules that are not trustworthy can jeopardise public confidence and lead to market failure . therefore the sustainable development of organic production in the union should be based on sound production rules which are harmonised at union level . in addition , those production rules should meet operators ' and consumers ' expectations regarding the quality of organic products and the compliance with the principles and rules laid down in this regulation . ### research projects have demonstrated that consumer confidence is crucial in the market for organic food . in the long run , rules that are not trustworthy , and insufficient implementation of existing rules and controls at union level , can jeopardise public confidence and lead to market failure . therefore , the sustainable development of organic production in the union should be based on sound production rules and harmonised implementation at national and union levels . past experience has revealed major deficiencies in controls at union level . it is therefore important to improve data collection , communication , monitoring and coordination of the implementation of the applicable rules in all member states and at union level . for this purpose , a eu organic agency should be established .


### 7 . 3 . the livestock shall have permanent access to open air areas , preferably pasture , whenever weather conditions and the state of the ground allow this unless restrictions and obligations related to the protection of human and animal health are imposed on the basis of union legislation ### 7 . 3 . the livestock shall have permanent access to open air areas , preferably pasture , with minimum possible exposure to polluting emissions , whenever weather conditions and the state of the ground allow this unless restrictions and obligations related to the protection of human and animal health are imposed on the basis of union legislation


### 5 . 2 . 4 . with the exception of vaccinations , treatments for parasites and compulsory eradication schemes where an animal or group of animals receive more than three courses of treatments with chemically - synthesised allopathic veterinary medicinal products including antibiotics within 12 months , or more than one course of treatment if their productive lifecycle is less than one year , the livestock concerned , or produce derived from them , shall not be sold as organic products , and the livestock shall undergo the conversion periods referred to in points 1 . 2 and 2 . ### 5 . 2 . 4 . with the exception of vaccinations , treatments for parasites , phytotherapeutic and homeopathic products and compulsory eradication schemes where an animal or group of animals receive more than three courses of treatments with chemically - synthesised allopathic veterinary medicinal products including antibiotics within 12 months , or more than one course of treatment if their productive lifecycle is less than one year , the livestock concerned , or produce derived from them , shall not be sold as organic products , and the livestock shall undergo the conversion periods referred to in points 1 . 2 and 2 .


### poultry shall have access to an open air area for at least one third of their life . in particular , continuous daytime open air access shall be provided from as early an age as practically possible , whenever physiological and physical conditions allow , except in the case of temporary restrictions imposed on the basis of union legislation ; ### laying hens and finisher poultry shall have access to an open air area for at least one third of their life , except in the case of temporary restrictions imposed on the basis of union legislation ;


### concerning soil management and fertilisation , conditions should be laid down for the use of cultivation practices allowed in organic plant production and for the use of fertilisers and conditioners . ### concerning soil management and fertilisation , conditions should be laid down for the use of cultivation practices allowed in organic plant production and for the use of fertilisers and conditioners . member states should , in this respect , encourage producers in organic farming areas to form groups in order to reduce the risk of contamination by substances used in conventional farming .


### mutilations which lead to stress , harm , disease or suffering of animals should be prohibited . ### mutilations and all practices which lead to stress , harm , disease or suffering of animals should be prohibited . an exception for dehorning should be maintained in cases where it can be justified by animal welfare and work safety concerns . whenever a surgical intervention is deemed necessary , it should be carried out with anaesthesia and prolonged analgesia .


### each year member states shall transmit to the commission the information necessary for the implementation and monitoring of the application of this regulation . ### each year member states shall transmit to the commission the relevant statistical data for the implementation and monitoring of the application of this regulation . it shall be defined within the context of the european statistical programme .


### 4 . 3 . 1 . for in - conversion agricultural holdings , up to 15 % of the total average amount of feed fed to livestock may originate from the grazing or harvesting permanent pastures , perennial forage parcels or protein crops , sown under organic management on lands in their first year of conversion , provided that they are part of the holding itself . feed in their first year of conversion may not be used for the production of organic processed feed . when both in - conversion feed and feed from parcels in their first year of conversion are being used , the total combined percentage of such feed shall not exceed the maximum percentages fixed in point 1 . 4 . 3 . 2 . . ### 4 . 3 . 1 . up to 30 % on average of the feed fed to livestock may be made up of in - conversion feed . when the in - conversion feed is produced within the holding itself , this proportion may be increased to 100 % .


### 4 . 3 . 1 . for in - conversion agricultural holdings , up to 15 % of the total average amount of feed fed to livestock may originate from the grazing or harvesting of permanent pastures , perennial forage parcels or protein crops , sown under organic management on lands in their first year of conversion , provided that they are part of the holding itself . feed in their first year of conversion may not be used for the production of organic processed feed . when both in - conversion feed and feed from parcels in their first year of conversion are being used , the total combined percentage of such feed shall not exceed the maximum percentages fixed in point 1 . 4 . 3 . 2 . ### 4 . 3 . 1 . for in - conversion agricultural holdings , up to 20 % of the total average amount of feed fed to livestock may originate from the grazing or harvesting of permanent pastures , perennial forage parcels or protein crops , sown under organic management on lands in their first year of conversion , provided that they are part of the holding itself . feed in their first year of conversion may not be used for the production of organic processed feed . when both in - conversion feed and feed from parcels both in their first and second year of conversion are being used for feeding , the total combined percentage of such feed shall not exceed the maximum percentages fixed in point 1 . 4 . 3 . 2 . feed in their first year of conversion may not be used for the production of organic processed feed .


### research projects have demonstrated that consumer confidence is crucial in the market for organic food . in the long run , rules that are not trustworthy can jeopardise public confidence and lead to market failure . therefore the sustainable development of organic production in the union should be based on sound production rules which are harmonised at union level . in addition , those production rules should meet operators ' and consumers ' expectations regarding the quality of organic products and the compliance with the principles and rules laid down in this regulation . ### research projects have demonstrated that consumer confidence is crucial in the market for organic food . in the long run , rules that are not trustworthy can jeopardise public confidence and lead to market failure . therefore , the sustainable development of organic production in the union should be based on sound production rules which are harmonised at union level . in this respect , a european monitoring office should be set up to enforce production rules and ensure product traceability so as to meet operators ' and consumers ' expectations regarding the quality of organic products and the compliance with the principles and rules laid down in this regulation .


### at least 60 % of the feed shall come from the farm itself or in case this is not feasible , be produced in the same region in cooperation with other organic farms or feed operators ; ### at least 40 % of the feed shall come from the farm itself or , where this is not feasible , shall be produced in the same region in cooperation with other organic farms or feed operators ;


### – sea salt , ### – sea salt and other salts for food and feed ,


### 5 . 2 . 5 . the withdrawal period between the last administration of an allopathic veterinary medicinal product to an animal under normal conditions of use , and the production of organically produced foodstuffs from such animals , is to be twice the withdrawal period as referred to in article 11 of directive 2001 / 82 / ec or , in a case in which this period is not specified , 48 hours . ### 5 . 2 . 5 . the withdrawal period between the last administration of a chemically synthesised veterinary medicinal product to an animal under normal conditions of use , and the production of organically produced foodstuffs from such animals , shall be twice the withdrawal period as referred to in article 9 of directive 2001 / 82 / ec and at least 48 hours . directive 2001 / 82 / ec or , in a case in which this period is not specified , 48 hours , except for phytotherapeutic and homeopathic products without legal withdrawal period .


### 4 . 1 . for the production of plants and plant products only organically produced plant reproductive material shall be used . to this end , the plant intended for plant reproductive material production and , where relevant , the mother plant shall have been produced in accordance with this regulation for at least one generation , or , in the case of perennial crops , for at least one generation during two growing seasons . ### 4 . 1 . for the production of plants and plant products only organically produced plant reproductive material shall be used except in the event that such material is not available .


### production of organic food from organic agricultural ingredients ; ### the production of organic food from organic agricultural ingredients , except where an ingredient is temporarily not available as an organic product and the commission has included the product in question on a restricted list .


### ‘ control body’ means a delegated body as defined in point 38 of article 2 of regulation no xxx / xxxx [ official controls regulation ] , as well as a body recognised by the commission or by a third country recognised by the commission to carry out controls in third countries for the import of organic products into the union ; ### ' control body ' means an independent private or public third party carrying out inspection and certification in the field of organic production in accordance with the provisions set out in this regulation . it also includes , where appropriate , the corresponding body of a third country or the corresponding body operating in a third country ;


### 5 . 2 . 5 . the withdrawal period between the last administration of an allopathic veterinary medicinal product to an animal under normal conditions of use , and the production of organically produced foodstuffs from such animals , is to be twice the withdrawal period as referred to in article 11 of directive 2001 / 82 / ec or , in a case in which this period is not specified , 48 hours . ### 5 . 2 . 5 . the withdrawal period between the last administration of a chemically synthesised allopathic veterinary medicinal product to an animal under normal conditions of use , and the production of organically produced foodstuffs from such animals , shall be twice the withdrawal period as referred to in article 9 of directive 2001 / 82 / ec and at least 48 hours .


### 7 . 3 . the livestock shall have permanent access to open air areas , preferably pasture , whenever weather conditions and the state of the ground allow this unless restrictions and obligations related to the protection of human and animal health are imposed on the basis of union legislation . ### 7 . 3 . herbivores shall have permanent access to pasture , whenever weather conditions and the state of the ground allow this unless restrictions and obligations related to the protection of human and animal health are imposed on the basis of union legislation . whenever weather and seasonal conditions and the state of the ground do not allow access to pasture , herbivores shall , as appropriate , have access to open - air areas allowing the animals to exercise , save where this is not conducive to the welfare of the animal or animals concerned or where temporary restrictions and obligations relating to the protection of human and animal health are imposed on the basis of union legislation .


### ‘ ionising radiation’ means ionising radiation as defined in article 1 of council directive 96 / 29 / euratom47 . __________________ 47 council directive 96 / 29 / euratom of 13 may 1996 laying down basic safety standards for the protection of the health of workers and the general public against the dangers arising from ionizing radiation . ### ‘ ionising radiation’ means ionising radiation as defined in article 1 of council directive 96 / 29 / euratom47 and as regulated by directive 1999 / 2 / ec of the european parliament and of the council47a ; __________________ 47 council directive 96 / 29 / euratom of 13 may 1996 laying down basic safety standards for the protection of the health of workers and the general public against the dangers arising from ionizing radiation . 47a directive 1999 / 2 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 22 february 1999 on the approximation of the laws of the member states concerning foods and food ingredients treated with ionising radiation .


### production of organic food from organic agricultural ingredients ; ### the production of organic food from organic agricultural ingredients , except where an ingredient is temporarily not available in an organic form . in such cases , exceptions shall be authorised by competent authorities subject to notification to the commission ;


### 1 . 6 . 7 . any suffering shall be kept to a minimum during the entire life of the animal , including at the time of slaughter . ### 1 . 6 . 7 . any suffering shall be avoided throughout the entire life of the animal , including at the time of transport and slaughter .


### by 31 december 2021 , the commission shall present a report to the european parliament and the council on the availability of organic plant reproductive material and animals for breeding purposes . ### by 31 december 2024 , the commission shall present a report to the european parliament and the council on the availability of organic plant reproductive material , animals for breeding purposes and young stock of aquaculture animals . this report shall be accompanied , if appropriate , by a legislative proposal .


### the commission should consider the situation of the availability of organic plant reproductive material and animals for breeding purposes and present a report to this end to the european parliament and the council in 2021 . ### in order to ensure that organic plant reproductive material , feed , and animals raised for breeding purposes are available on the market in sufficient quantities , and before submitting any proposals for the phasing - out of exceptions , the commission should carry out a study based on data collection and on analysis of the situation in the member states . on the basis of that study , the commission should by the end of 2018 present a report to the european parliament and the council identifying the reasons for the insufficient development and lack of organic plant reproductive material , feed and animals for organic breeding and outlining a plan for closing these gaps and possible measures , including support measures to stimulate the market for those products .


### ‘ group of operators ' means a group in which each operator is a farmer who has a holding of up to 5 hectares of utilised agricultural area and who may , in addition to producing food or feed , be engaged in processing of food or feed ; ### ' group of small operators ' means a group in which the annual turnover of each operator in respect of his agricultural production unit does not exceed eur 25 000 , and in which the operators concerned may , in addition to producing food or feed , be engaged in processing , preparation or marketing of food or feed and their production units are close to each other geographically ;


### as a matter of principle , the general production rules of this regulation should include a prohibition on the use of ionising radiation and genetically modified organisms and products produced from or by gmos . since consumers are more and more concerned about environmental impacts of food processing and transportation , organic operators other than farmers and operators producing seaweed or aquaculture animals should be required to manage their environmental performance according to a harmonised system . with the objective of minimising the regulatory burden of micro - enterprises as defined in commission recommendation 2003 / 361 / ec27 involved in organic production , it is appropriate to exempt them from this requirement . in order to ensure the correct application of the general production rules , the power to adopt certain acts should be delegated to the commission in respect of establishing the criteria to which the environmental management system is to correspond . __________________ 27 commission recommendation 2003 / 361 / ec of 6 may 2003 concerning the definition of micro , small and medium - sized enterprises . ### as a matter of principle , the general production rules of this regulation should include a prohibition on the use of ionising radiation and genetically modified organisms and products produced from or by gmos . since consumers are more and more concerned about environmental impacts of food processing and transportation , organic operators other than farmers and operators producing algae or aquaculture animals should be required to improve their environmental performance in accordance with a harmonised framework . with the objective of minimising the regulatory burden of micro - enterprises as defined in commission recommendation 2003 / 361 / ec27involved in organic production , it is appropriate to exempt them from this requirement . in order to ensure the correct application of the general production rules , the power to adopt certain acts should be delegated to the commission in respect of supplementing certain criteria of the environmental management framework . __________________ 27 commission recommendation 2003 / 361 / ec of 6 may 2003 concerning the definition of micro , small and medium - sized enterprises .


### organic production is only credible if accompanied by effective verification and controls at all stages of production , processing and distribution . organic production should be subject to official controls or other official activities carried out in accordance with regulation no of the european parliament and of the council33 to verify compliance with the rules on organic production and labelling of organic products . __________________ 33 regulation no xx / xxx of the european parliament and of the council of [ … ] on official controls and other official activities performed to ensure the application of food and feed law , rules on animal health and welfare , plant health , plant reproductive material , plant protection products and amending regulations no 999 / 2001 , 1829 / 2003 , 1831 / 2003 , 1 / 2005 , 396 / 2005 , 834 / 2007 , 1099 / 2009 , 1069 / 2009 , 1107 / 2009 , regulations no 1151 / 2012 , [ … . ] / 2013 [ office of publications , please insert number of regulation laying down provisions for the management of expenditure relating to the food chain , animal health and animal welfare , and relating to plant health and plant reproductive material ] , and directives 98 / 58 / ec , 1999 / 74 / ec , 2007 / 43 / ec , 2008 / 119 / ec , 2008 / 120 / ec and 2009 / 128 / ec . ### organic production is only credible if accompanied by effective verification and controls at all stages of production , processing and distribution . organic production should be subject to official controls or other official activities carried out in accordance with regulation no of the european parliament and of the council33 to verify compliance with the rules on organic production and labelling of organic products . nevertheless , the official checks to verify the authenticity of organic production and compliance with the rules should not serve needlessly to increase bureaucracy and administrative burdens , either for the control bodies or for organic producers . __________________ 33 regulation no xx / xxx of the european parliament and of the council of [ … ] on official controls and other official activities performed to ensure the application of food and feed law , rules on animal health and welfare , plant health , plant reproductive material , plant protection products and amending regulations no 999 / 2001 , 1829 / 2003 , 1831 / 2003 , 1 / 2005 , 396 / 2005 , 834 / 2007 , 1099 / 2009 , 1069 / 2009 , 1107 / 2009 , regulations no 1151 / 2012 , [ … . ] / 2013 [ office of publications , please insert number of regulation laying down provisions for the management of expenditure relating to the food chain , animal health and animal welfare , and relating to plant health and plant reproductive material ] , and directives 98 / 58 / ec , 1999 / 74 / ec , 2007 / 43 / ec , 2008 / 119 / ec , 2008 / 120 / ec and 2009 / 128 / ec .


### plant reproductive material not obtained from organic production may be used only when it comes from a production unit in conversion to organic production or where it is justified for use in research , test in small - scale field trials or for genetic resources conservation purposes agreed by the competent authority of the member state ### 4 . 2 . 1 in order to ensure access to seeds and plant multiplication material , where these inputs are not available : seeds and plant reproductive material from a production unit in conversion to organic production may be used ; where point a ) does not apply , member states may authorise the use of non - organic seeds or plant reproduction material if organic seeds or plant reproduction material are not available . however , paragraph to below shall apply for the purpose of using non - organic potato seeds and plants . 1 . 4 . 2 . 2 the use of non - organic potato seeds and plants is authorised provided the potato seeds and plants in question have not been treated with plant protection products other than those allowed for seed treatment in accordance with article 19 paragraph 1 , unless the chemical treatment is prescribed on grounds of plant health by the competent authority of the member state , in compliance with directive 2000 / 29 / ec of the council , for all varieties of a given species in the area where the potato seeds or plants need to be used . 1 . 4 . 2 . 3 member states can delegate responsibility for granting the authorisation referred to in paragraph 1 . 4 . 2 . 1 , point b ) , to other public administrations under their supervision or to the control authorities or bodies referred to in article 3 paragraphs and . 1 . 4 . 2 . 4 authorisation to use potato seeds or plants not obtained using organic production methods can only be granted in the following cases : where no variety of the species that the user wishes to obtain is listed in the database ; where no supplier , namely an operator selling potato seeds or plants to other operators , is in a position to deliver potato seeds or plants before sowing or planting , when the user has ordered them in good time ; where the variety the user wishes to obtain is not listed in the database and the user can show that none of the listed varieties of the same species is appropriate and therefore authorisation is important for its production ; d ) where authorisation is justified for use in research , tests in small - scale field trials or for genetic resources for variety conservation purposes agreed by the competent authority of the member state . 1 . 4 . 2 . 5 authorisation shall be granted before sowing . 1 . 4 . 2 . 6 authorisation can only be granted individually for one season at a time and the authority or body responsible for authorisations shall list the quantities of authorised potato seeds or plants . 1 . 4 . 2 . 7 by way of derogation to paragraph 1 . 4 . 2 . 6 , the competent authority of the member state may grant a general authorisation to all users : for given species where and insofar as the condition provided for in paragraph 1 . 4 . 2 . 4 . point a ) is met ; for a particular variety where and insofar as the conditions provided for in paragraph 1 . 4 . 2 . 4 , point c ) , are met . the authorisations referred to in the first paragraph are clearly set out in the database mentioned in article 48 . 1 . 4 . 2 . 8 authorisation can only be granted at times when the database is updated by each member state . 1 . 4 . 2 . 9 in order to improve the use of organic seed within the union , each member state shall publish on the database website a national list of seeds and plants that can only be used in organic form . this list must specify the species and varieties of each of the seeds and plants only usable in organic form .


### the risk of non - compliance with the organic production rules is considered higher in agricultural holdings which include units not managed under organic production rules . therefore , after an appropriate conversion period , all agricultural holdings in the union which aim to become organic should be entirely managed in compliance with the requirements applicable to organic production . organic agricultural holdings should undergo the same conversion period in all member states , irrespective of whether they have previously adhered to agri - environmental measures supported by union funds . however , no conversion period is necessary in the case of fallow land . in order to ensure quality , traceability and compliance with this regulation and adaptation to technical developments , the power to adopt certain acts should be delegated to the commission in respect of establishing rules supplementing the general conversion rules or supplementing and amending the specific conversion rules . ### the risk of non - compliance with the organic production rules is considered higher in agricultural holdings which include units not managed under organic production rules . the produce from such farms should therefore be subject to appropriate , independent and unannounced controls , taking a risk based approach into account .


### operators and groups of operators that have notified their activity in accordance with article 24 and comply with this regulation shall be entitled to be provided with an organic certificate . the organic certificate , issued in electronic form wherever possible , shall at least allow the identification of the operator or group of operators , the type or range of products covered by the certificate and its period of validity . ### operators and groups of operators that have notified their activity in accordance with article 24a and comply with this regulation shall be entitled to be provided with an organic certificate . the organic certificate , issued in electronic form wherever possible , shall at least allow the identification of the operator or group of operators , the type or range of products covered by the certificate and its period of validity .


### poultry shall have access to an open air area for at least one third of their life . open air areas for poultry shall be mainly covered with vegetation and be provided with protective facilities and permit fowl to have easy access to adequate numbers of drinking troughs ; ### poultry shall have access to an open air area for at least one third of their life . open air areas for poultry shall be mainly covered with vegetation ;


### practice land - related crop cultivation and livestock production or practice aquaculture which complies with the principle of sustainable exploitation of fisheries ; ### practice soil - bound crop cultivation and land - related livestock production or aquaculture which complies with the principle of sustainable fisheries . additionally , such practices shall be based on the following principles : – soil protection and cover against wind and water erosion ; – protection of the quality of water ; – crop rotation , save in the case of permanent crops ; – use of seeds and animals with a high degree of genetic diversity , resistance against diseases and longevity ;


### to ensure that a wide gene - pool is maintained , the collection of juvenile seaweed in the wild shall take place on a regular basis to supplement indoor culture stock ; ### to ensure that a wide gene - pool is maintained , the collection of seaweed in the wild shall take place on a regular basis to maintain and increase the diversity of indoor culture stock ;


### operators producing seaweed and aquaculture animals shall in particular comply with the specific production rules set out in part iii of annex ii . ### operators producing algae and aquaculture animals shall in particular comply with the production rules set out in part iii of annex ii .


### 4 . 1 . for the production of plants and plant products only organically produced plant reproductive material shall be used . to this end , the plant intended for plant reproductive material production and , where relevant , the mother plant shall have been produced in accordance with this regulation for at least one generation , or , in the case of perennial crops , for at least one generation during two growing seasons . ### 4 . 1 . for the production of plants and plant products , organically produced plant reproductive material shall be used .


### the conversion period shall start at the earliest when the farmer or the operator producing seaweed or aquaculture animals has notified his activity to the competent authorities in accordance with this regulation . ### the conversion period shall start at the earliest when the farmer or the operator producing algae or aquaculture animals has notified his activity to the competent authorities or control bodies and his holding is submitted to the organic certification and control system .


### as a matter of principle , the general production rules of this regulation should include a prohibition on the use of ionising radiation and genetically modified organisms and products produced from or by gmos . since consumers are more and more concerned about environmental impacts of food processing and transportation , organic operators other than farmers and operators producing seaweed or aquaculture animals should be required to manage their environmental performance according to a harmonised system . with the objective of minimising the regulatory burden of micro - enterprises as defined in commission recommendation 2003 / 361 / ec27 involved in organic production , it is appropriate to exempt them from this requirement . in order to ensure the correct application of the general production rules , the power to adopt certain acts should be delegated to the commission in respect of establishing the criteria to which the environmental management system is to correspond . __________________ 27 commission recommendation 2003 / 361 / ec of 6 may 2003 concerning the definition of micro , small and medium - sized enterprises . ### as a matter of principle , the general production rules of this regulation should include a prohibition on the use of genetically modified organisms and products produced from or by gmos . since consumers are more and more concerned about environmental impacts of food processing and transportation , organic operators other than farmers and operators producing seaweed or aquaculture animals should be required to manage their environmental performance according to a harmonised system . with the objective of minimising the regulatory burden of micro - enterprises as defined in commission recommendation 2003 / 361 / ec27 involved in organic production , it is appropriate to exempt them from this requirement . in order to ensure the correct application of the general production rules , the power to adopt certain acts should be delegated to the commission in respect of establishing the criteria to which the environmental management system is to correspond . __________________ 27 commission recommendation 2003 / 361 / ec of 6 may 2003 concerning the definition of micro , small and medium - sized enterprises .


### minerals , vitamins , aminoacids , and micronutrients , only authorised as far their use is legally required in the foodstuffs in which they are incorporated . ### minerals , vitamins , aminoacids , and micronutrients for dietary purposes , only authorised as far their use is in accordance with the provisions of regulation no 609 / 2013 of the european parliament and of the council of 12 june 2013 on food intended for infants and young children , food for special medical purposes , and total diet replacement for weight control and repealing council directive 92 / 52 / eec , commission directives 96 / 8 / ec , 1999 / 21 / ec , 2006 / 125 / ec and 2006 / 141 / ec , directive 2009 / 39 / ec of the european parliament and of the council and commission regulations no 41 / 2009 and no 953 / 2009 .


### the authorisation of the use of chemically synthesised products or substances shall be strictly limited to cases where the use of external inputs referred to in article 4 would contribute to unacceptable environmental impacts . ### the authorisation of the use of chemically synthesised products or substances shall be strictly limited to cases where such products or substances are needed as a feed additive to ensure the health and well - being of animals in accordance with point of point of the first subparagraph of this paragraph and where the use of external inputs as referred to in article 4 would contribute to unacceptable environmental impacts .


### as a matter of principle , the general production rules of this regulation should include a prohibition on the use of ionising radiation and genetically modified organisms and products produced from or by gmos . since consumers are more and more concerned about environmental impacts of food processing and transportation , organic operators other than farmers and operators producing seaweed or aquaculture animals should be required to manage their environmental performance according to a harmonised system . with the objective of minimising the regulatory burden of micro - enterprises as defined in commission recommendation 2003 / 361 / ec27 involved in organic production , it is appropriate to exempt them from this requirement . in order to ensure the correct application of the general production rules , the power to adopt certain acts should be delegated to the commission in respect of establishing the criteria to which the environmental management system is to correspond . ___________________ 27commission recommendation 2003 / 361 / ec of 6 may 2003 concerning the definition of micro , small and medium - sized enterprises . ### as a matter of principle , the general production rules laid down by this regulation should include a prohibition on the use of ionising radiation , genetically modified organisms and products produced from or by gmos , animal cloning including descendants of cloned animals and products derived from cloned animals , and artificially induced polyploidy . since consumers are more and more concerned about environmental impacts of food processing and transportation , organic operators other than farmers and operators producing seaweed or aquaculture animals should be required to manage their environmental performance according to a harmonised system . with the objective of minimising the regulatory burden of micro - enterprises as defined in commission recommendation 2003 / 361 / ec27 involved in organic production , it is appropriate to exempt them from this requirement of compliance with the environmental performance system . in order to ensure the correct application of the general production rules , the power to adopt certain acts should be delegated to the commission in respect of establishing the criteria to which the environmental management system is to correspond . ___________________ 27commission recommendation 2003 / 361 / ec of 6 may 2003 concerning the definition of micro , small and medium - sized enterprises .


### 4 . 3 . 2 for organic agricultural holdings , up to 20 % on average of the feed formula of rations may comprise in - conversion feed , namely feed from the second year of conversion . for in - conversion agricultural holdings , when the in - conversion feed come from the holding itself , this percentage may be increased to 100 . ### 4 . 3 . 2 . up to 30 % of the total average amount of feed fed to livestock may originate from the grazing or harvesting of permanent pastures , perennial forage parcels or protein crops , sown under organic management on lands in their first year of conversion , provided that they are part of the holding itself and that they have not been part of an organic production unit within the past five years . when both in - conversion feed and feed produced in parcels in the first year of conversion are being used , the total combined percentage of these feeds shall not exceed the maximum percentages set out in paragraph 1 .


### each member state shall ensure that a computerised database is established for listing the varieties and heterogeneous material , according to regulation no xx / xxx for which plant reproductive material obtained by the organic production method is available on its territory . ### the commission shall ensure that a computerised european database is established for listing plant reproductive material obtained by the organic production method . concerning the availability , the listing shall take into consideration the different climatic zones in the union .