### pursuant to point of article 7 the commission shall finance the actions concerning the collection or purchase of data needed to implement and monitor the cap , including satellite data , geo - spatial data and meteorological data , the creation of a spatial data infrastructure and a website , the carrying out of specific studies on climatic conditions , remote sensing used to assist in the monitoring of agricultural land use change and soil health and the updating of agri - meteorological and econometric models . where necessary , those actions shall be carried out in collaboration with eea , jrc , national laboratories and bodies or with the involvement of the private sector . ### pursuant to point of article 7 the commission shall finance the actions concerning the collection or purchase of data needed to implement and monitor the cap and its effects , both inside and outside of the union , including satellite data , geo - spatial data and meteorological data , the creation of a spatial data infrastructure and a website , the carrying out of specific studies on climatic conditions , remote sensing used to assist in the monitoring of agricultural land use change and soil health and the updating of agri - meteorological and econometric data and models . where necessary , those actions shall be carried out in collaboration with eea , jrc , national laboratories and bodies or with the involvement of civil society and the private sector . this shall include sharing access and contributing to international initiatives and data sources including unfccc as well as climate and environmental data , or data and / or information that contributes to transparency of world markets or tracking achievement of sdgs .


### in 2023 : 1 % of the amount of support from the eafrd for the entire duration of the cap strategic plan . ### in 2023 : 1 . 5 % of the amount of support from the eafrd for the entire duration of the cap strategic plan .


### interest generated on the prefinancing shall be used for the cap strategic plan concerned and deducted from the amount of public expenditure indicated on the final declaration of expenditure . ### interest generated on the prefinancing shall be used for the cap strategic plan or the regional intervention plan concerned and deducted from the amount of public expenditure indicated on the final declaration of expenditure .


### interim payments shall be made for each cap strategic plan . they shall be calculated by applying the contribution rate for each type of intervention to the public expenditure effected pertaining to it as referred to in article 85 of regulation &#8230 ; / &#8230 ; [ cap strategic plan regulation ] . ### interim payments shall be made for each cap strategic plan . they shall be calculated by applying the co - financing rate for each type of intervention to the public expenditure effected pertaining to it as referred to in article 85 of regulation &#8230 ; / &#8230 ; [ cap strategic plan regulation ] .


### after receiving the last annual performance report on the implementation of a cap strategic plan , the commission shall pay the balance , subject to the availability of resources , on the basis of the financial plan in force at the level of the types of eafrd interventions , the annual accounts for the last execution year for the relevant cap strategic plan and of the corresponding clearance decisions . those accounts shall be presented to the commission no later than six months after the final eligibility date of expenditure provided for in article 80 of regulation no&#8230 ; / &#8230 ; [ cap strategic plan regulation ] and shall cover the expenditure effected by the paying agency up to the last eligibility date of expenditure . ### after receiving the last&#160 ; performance report on the implementation of a cap strategic plan , the commission shall pay the balance , on the basis of the financial plan in force at the level of the types of eafrd interventions , the annual accounts for the last execution year for the relevant cap strategic plan and of the corresponding clearance decisions . those accounts shall be presented to the commission no later than six months after the final eligibility date of expenditure provided for in article 80 of regulation no&#8230 ; / &#8230 ; [ cap strategic plan regulation ] and shall cover the expenditure effected by the paying agency up to the last eligibility date of expenditure .


### if , by the time limit set out in paragraph 1 , the commission has not received the last annual performance report and the documents needed for clearance of the accounts of the last execution year of the plan , the balance shall be automatically decommitted in accordance with article 32 . ### if , by the time limit set out in paragraph 1 , the commission has not received the last performance report and the documents needed for clearance of the accounts of the last execution year of the plan , the balance shall be automatically decommitted in accordance with article 32 .


### it has been effected in accordance with the applicable union rules , or ### it has been effected in accordance with the applicable union rules .


### where member states do not submit the documents referred to in articles 8 and 11 by the deadlines , as provided for in article 8 , the commission may adopt implementing acts suspending the total amount of the monthly payments referred to in article 19 . the commission shall reimburse the suspended amounts when it receives the missing documents from the member state concerned , provided that the date of receipt is not later than six months after the deadline . ### where member states do not submit the documents referred to in articles 8 and 11 by 30 june , as provided for in article 8 , the commission may adopt implementing acts suspending the total amount of the monthly payments referred to in article 19 . the commission shall reimburse the suspended amounts when it receives the missing documents from the member state concerned , provided that the date of receipt is not later than six months after the deadline .


### 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 .


### prior to 1 december but not before 16 october , pay advances of up to 50 % for direct payments interventions ; ### prior to 30 december , pay advances of up to 50 % for direct payments interventions ;


### member states may decide to pay advances of up to 50% under the interventions referred to in articles 68 and 71 of regulation no… / … [ cap strategic plan regulation ] . ### member states may decide to pay : advances under the interventions referred to in articles 43 , 49 , 52 , 55 , 57 and 60 of regulation … / … [ cap strategic plan regulation ] ; advances of up to 50% under the interventions referred to in articles 68 and 71 of regulation no… / … [ cap strategic plan regulation ] .


### those implementing acts shall cover the completeness , accuracy and veracity of the annual accounts submitted and shall be without prejudice to the content of the implementing acts subsequently adopted pursuant to articles 52 and 53 . ### those implementing acts shall cover the completeness , accuracy and veracity of the annual accounts submitted and shall be without prejudice to the content of the implementing acts subsequently adopted pursuant to 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 , which member states shall calculate as from the day following the expiry date of the period granted to the beneficiary for payment , 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 . member states may decide the minimum amount applicable to this section , in accordance with the terms for minimum reimbursement to beneficiaries .


### member states shall set up efficient management and control systems in order to ensure compliance with the union legislation governing union interventions . ### member states shall set up efficient management and control systems , including early warning mechanisms , in order to ensure compliance with the union legislation governing union interventions .


### member states shall set up efficient management and control systems in order to ensure compliance with the union legislation governing union interventions . ### member states shall set up efficient management and control systems in order to ensure assurance of 98 % with the union legislation governing union interventions .


### member states shall ensure a level of checks needed for an effective management of the risks . ### member states shall ensure a proportionate level of checks needed for an effective management of the risks .


### an area monitoring system ; ### possibly an area monitoring system ;


### as regards the aid for the area - based interventions referred to in article 63 and implemented under the national cap strategic plans , member states shall require the submission of an application by means of using the geo - spatial application provided by the competent authority to submit an application . ### as regards the aid for the area - based interventions referred to in article 63 and implemented under the national cap strategic plans , member states shall require the submission of an application by means of using the form , provided by the competent authority in their geo - spatial application .


### member states shall set up and operate an area monitoring system . ### member states may set up and operate an area monitoring system .


### member states shall annually assess the quality of the area monitoring system in accordance with the methodology set up at union level . ### member states shall assess after every three years the quality of the area monitoring system in accordance with the methodology set up at union level .


### member states shall set up a control and penalties system for the aid as referred to in article 63 . ### member states shall set up a control and penalties system for the aid as referred to in article 63 . member states , through the paying agencies or the bodies delegated by them , shall carry out administrative checks on the aid application to verify the eligibility conditions for the aid .


### control system and penalties in relation to conditionality ### control system and penalties in relation to conditionality for sustainable development


### member states shall set up a control system to ensure that beneficiaries of the aid referred to in article 11 of regulation … / … [ cap strategic plan regulation ] and in chapter iv of regulation no 228 / 2013 and in chapter iv of regulation no 229 / 2013 respectively , comply with the obligations referred to in section 2 of chapter 1 of title iii of regulation … / … [ cap strategic plan regulation ] . ### member states shall make use of the control system in chapter ii of title iv and in particular of the elements referred to in article 64 in order to ensure that : beneficiaries receiving direct payments under chapter ii of title iii of regulation … / … [ cap strategic plan regulation ] ; beneficiaries receiving annual payments in accordance with articles 65 , 66 and 67 of regulation … / … [ cap strategic plan regulation ] ; beneficiaries receiving support in accordance with chapter iv of regulation no 228 / 2013 and chapter iv of regulation no 229 / 2013 respectively ; comply with the obligations referred to in section 2 of chapter 1 of title iii of regulation … / … [ cap strategic plan regulation ] ;


### in their penalty systems referred to in paragraph 1 , member states : ### in cases in which the land is transferred during the calendar year or years concerned , the administrative penalty referred to in paragraph 1 shall also apply where the non - compliance in question is the result of an act or omission directly attributable to the person to whom or from whom the agricultural land was transferred . member states shall ensure that the application of the administrative penalty referred to in paragraph 1 is based on the fair and equitable attribution of responsibility among transferors and transferees . for the purpose of this paragraph , ' transfer ' means any type of transaction whereby the agricultural land ceases to be at the disposal of the transferor .


### shall include rules on the application of administrative penalties in cases where the land is transferred during the calendar year concerned or the years concerned . these rules shall be based on a fair and equitable attribution of the liability for non - compliances among transferors and transferees ; ### shall include rules on the application of administrative penalties in cases where agricultural land , an agricultural holding or parts thereof and / or biogas plants are transferred during the calendar year concerned . depending on where responsibility for non - compliance lies , the transferee or the transferor shall be liable .


### the administrative penalties provided for in section 2 of chapter 1 of title iii of regulation … / … [ cap strategic plan regulation ] shall be applied by means of reduction from or exclusion of the total amount of the payments listed in that section of that regulation granted or to be granted to the beneficiary concerned in respect of aid applications he has submitted or will submit in the course of the calendar year of the finding . ### the administrative penalties shall be applied by means of reduction or exclusion of the total amount of the payments listed in article 84 granted or to be granted to the beneficiary concerned in respect of aid applications he has submitted or will submit in the course of the calendar year of the finding .


### better statistics are therefore crucial to achieving better results and contributing to a better europe , and greater efforts should be made to boost investments in official statistics at both european and national levels . this should provide guidance in priority policy areas and for capacity - building , in addition to current guidance and ongoing re - prioritisation . more specifically , action should be taken to tackle the most urgent statistical gaps , increase timeliness and support political priorities and economic policy coordination through the european semester . the commission should also provide new population projections in close cooperation with the national statistical institutes to update the analysis of the economic and budgetary implications of population ageing . ### better statistics are therefore crucial to achieving better results and contributing to a better europe , and greater efforts should be made to boost investments in official statistics at both european and national levels . this should provide guidance in priority policy areas and for capacity - building , in addition to current guidance and ongoing re - prioritisation . more specifically , action should be taken to tackle the most urgent statistical gaps , increase timeliness and support political priorities and economic policy coordination through the european semester . the commission should also provide new population projections in close cooperation with the national statistical institutes to update the analysis of the economic and budgetary implications of population ageing and provide an accurate picture of the depopulation and population dispersion affecting many european regions and the additional costs they thus incur in providing public services for their citizens .


### “the implementation of union policies requires high - quality , comparable and reliable statistical information about the economic , social and environmental situation in the union and its components at national and regional level . european statistics are also indispensable for europe , allowing the general public and european citizens to understand as well as to take part in the democratic process and debate about the present and future of the union . ” ### the first paragraph of the introduction is amended as follows : “the implementation of union policies requires high - quality , comparable and reliable statistical information about the economic , social , territorial and environmental situation in the union and its components at national and regional level . european statistics are also indispensable for europe , allowing the general public and european citizens to understand as well as to take part in the democratic process and debate about the present and future of the union . ”


### “— objective 1 : provide statistical information in a timely manner , to support the development , monitoring and evaluation of the policies of the union properly reflecting priorities , while keeping a balance between economic , social and environmental fields and serving the needs of the wide range of users of european statistics , including other decision - makers , researchers , businesses and european citizens in general , in a cost - effective manner without unnecessary duplication of effort ; ” ### objective 1 is amended as follows : “— objective 1 : provide statistical information in a timely manner , to support the development , monitoring and evaluation of the policies of the union properly reflecting priorities , while keeping a balance between economic , social , territorial and environmental fields and serving the needs of the wide range of users of european statistics , including other decision - makers , researchers , businesses and european citizens in general , in a cost - effective manner without unnecessary duplication of effort ;


### “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 . ”


### “— developing and producing a set of indicators to measure competitiveness ; and” ### in objective 1 . 2 . 1 , the third indent of the second paragraph is replaced by the following : “— developing and producing a set of indicators to measure competitiveness and productivity ; and”


### increase the efficiency and effectiveness of statistical production processes . considering the fact that the lisbon treaty has called for better regulation , a streamlining of the legislation related to the pillar of business statistics is needed . in so doing , due consideration should be given to the limitations of the resources available to producers and the overall burden on respondents in line with the commission regulatory fitness and performance programme . provide high - quality statistics on key areas where enterprises are the centre of interest , such as business statistics , short - term indicators , their investment in human capital and skills , international transactions , globalisation , internal market monitoring , r&d and innovation , and tourism . special attention should be paid to the availability of data in high value - added industrial or services sectors , in particular in the green , digital or social economy . ### increase the efficiency and effectiveness of statistical production processes . considering the fact that the lisbon treaty has called for better regulation , a streamlining of the legislation related to the pillar of business statistics is needed . in so doing , due consideration should be given to the limitations of the resources available to producers and the overall burden on respondents in line with the commission regulatory fitness and performance programme . provide high - quality statistics on key areas where enterprises are the centre of interest , such as business statistics , short - term indicators , their investment in human capital and skills , international transactions , globalisation , internal market monitoring , r&d and innovation , and tourism . special attention should be paid to the availability of data in high value - added industrial or services sectors , in particular in the green , digital , collaborative or social economy .


### the observance of high health , environmental and animal welfare standards in the production of organic products is intrinsic to the high quality of those products . as underlined in the communication from the commission to the european parliament and to the council , the european economic and social committee and the committee of the regions on agricultural product quality policy11 , organic production forms part of the union ' s agricultural product quality schemes together with geographical indications , traditional specialties guaranteed and products of the outermost regions of the union , as laid down in regulation no 1151 / 2012 of the european parliament and of the council12 and regulation no 228 / 2013 of the european parliament and of the council13 , respectively . in this sense , organic production pursues the same objectives within the common agricultural policy which are inherent to all the agricultural product quality schemes of the union . __________________ 11 com 234 final . 12 regulation no 1151 / 2012 of the european parliament and of the council of 21 november 2012 on quality schemes for agricultural products and foodstuffs . 13 regulation no 228 / 2013 of the european parliament and of the council of 13 march 2013 laying down specific measures for agriculture in the outermost regions of the union and repealing council regulation no 247 / 2006 . ### the observance of high health , environmental and animal welfare standards in the production of organic products is intrinsic to the wholesomeness of those products . as underlined in the communication from the commission to the european parliament and to the council , the european economic and social committee and the committee of the regions on agricultural product quality policy11 , organic production forms part of the union ' s agricultural product quality schemes together with geographical indications , traditional specialties guaranteed and products of the outermost regions of the union , as laid down in regulation no 1151 / 2012 of the european parliament and of the council12 and regulation no 228 / 2013 of the european parliament and of the council13 , respectively . in this sense , organic production pursues the same objectives within the common agricultural policy which are inherent to all the agricultural product quality schemes of the union . __________________ 11 com 234 final . 12 regulation no 1151 / 2012 of the european parliament and of the council of 21 november 2012 on quality schemes for agricultural products and foodstuffs . 13 regulation no 228 / 2013 of the european parliament and of the council of 13 march 2013 laying down specific measures for agriculture in the outermost regions of the union and repealing council regulation no 247 / 2006 .


### furthermore , organic production is a system that contributes to the integration of environmental protection requirements into the cap , and promotes sustainable agricultural production . that is why , measures financially supporting organic production have been introduced under the cap , most recently under regulation no 1307 / 2013 of the european parliament and of the council14 , and in particular strengthened in the recent reform of the legal framework for rural development policy as established by regulation no 1305 / 2013 of the european parliament and of the council15 . ___________________ 14 regulation no 1307 / 2013 of the european parliament and of the council of 17 december 2013 establishing rules for direct payments to farmers under support schemes within the framework of the common agricultural policy and repealing council regulation no 637 / 2008 and council regulation no 73 / 2009 . 15 regulation no 1305 / 2013 of the european parliament and of the council of 17 december 2013 on support for rural development by the european agricultural fund for rural development and repealing council regulation no 1698 / 2005 . ### furthermore , organic production is a system that contributes to the integration of environmental protection requirements into the cap , and promotes sustainable agricultural production and species - appropriate husbandry . for that reason , measures financially supporting organic production have been introduced under the cap , most recently under regulation no 1307 / 2013 of the european parliament and of the council14 , and in particular strengthened in the recent reform of the legal framework for rural development policy as established by regulation no 1305 / 2013 of the european parliament and of the council15 . however , in the next revision of the cap , better incentives and increased financial resources should be secured for farmers in organic or in - conversion production in order to increase the area dedicated to organic farming to at least 20% of utilised agricultural area in the union by 2030 and to preserve and enhance biodiversity through , inter alia , the application of agroforestry practices . ___________________ 14 regulation no 1307 / 2013 of the european parliament and of the council of 17 december 2013 establishing rules for direct payments to farmers under support schemes within the framework of the common agricultural policy and repealing council regulation no 637 / 2008 and council regulation no 73 / 2009 . 15 regulation no 1305 / 2013 of the european parliament and of the council of 17 december 2013 on support for rural development by the european agricultural fund for rural development and repealing council regulation no 1698 / 2005 .


### 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 and transparent production rules which are harmonised at union level with due regard to the varying geographic and climate conditions within the union . in addition , those production rules should meet operators ' and consumers ' expectations regarding the safety and quality of organic products and compliance with the principles and rules laid down in this regulation .


### the use of pesticides should be significantly restricted . preference should be given to the application of measures that prevent any damage by pests and weeds through techniques which do not involve the use of plant protection products such as crop rotation . presence of pests and weeds should be monitored to decide whether any intervention is economically and ecologically justified . the use of certain plant protection products should be allowed if such techniques do not provide adequate protection and only if those plant protection products have been authorised in accordance with regulation no 1107 / 2009 of the european parliament and of the council28 , after having been assessed to be compatible with objectives and principles of organic production , including with restrictive conditions of use , and consequently authorised in accordance with this regulation . __________________ 28 regulation no 1107 / 2009 of the european parliament and of the council of 21 october 2009 concerning the placing of plant protection products on the market and repealing council directives 79 / 117 / eec and 91 / 414 / eec . ### the use of pesticides should be significantly restricted . preference should be given to the application of measures that prevent any damage by pests and weeds through techniques which do not involve the use of plant protection products such as crop alternation and rotation . presence of pests and weeds should be monitored to decide whether any intervention is economically and ecologically justified . the use of certain plant protection products should be allowed if such techniques do not provide adequate protection and only if those plant protection products have been authorised in accordance with regulation no 1107 / 2009 of the european parliament and of the council28 , after having been assessed to be compatible with objectives and principles of organic production , including with restrictive conditions of use , and consequently authorised in accordance with this regulation . __________________ 28 regulation no 1107 / 2009 of the european parliament and of the council of 21 october 2009 concerning the placing of plant protection products on the market and repealing council directives 79 / 117 / eec and 91 / 414 / eec .


### the use of pesticides , should be significantly restricted . preference should be given to the application of measures that prevent any damage by pests and weeds through techniques which do not involve the use of plant protection products such as crop rotation . presence of pests and weeds should be monitored to decide whether any intervention is economically and ecologically justified . the use of certain plant protection products should be allowed if such techniques do not provide adequate protection and only if those plant protection products have been authorised in accordance with regulation no 1107 / 2009 of the european parliament and of the council28 , after having been assessed to be compatible with objectives and principles of organic production , including with restrictive conditions of use , and consequently authorised in accordance with this regulation . __________________ 28regulation no 1107 / 2009 of the european parliament and of the council of 21 october 2009 concerning the placing of plant protection products on the market and repealing council directives 79 / 117 / eec and 91 / 414 / eec . ### the use of pesticides should be significantly restricted . preference should be given to the application of measures that prevent any damage by pests and weeds through techniques which do not involve the use of plant protection products such as crop alternation and rotation . presence of pests and weeds should be monitored to decide whether any intervention is economically and ecologically justified . the use of certain plant protection products should be allowed if such techniques do not provide adequate protection and only if those plant protection products have been authorised in accordance with regulation no 1107 / 2009 of the european parliament and of the council28 , after having been assessed to be compatible with objectives and principles of organic production , including with restrictive conditions of use , and consequently authorised in accordance with this regulation . __________________ 28regulation no 1107 / 2009 of the european parliament and of the council of 21 october 2009 concerning the placing of plant protection products on the market and repealing council directives 79 / 117 / eec and 91 / 414 / eec .


### as livestock production naturally involves the management of agricultural land , where the manure is used to nourish crop production , landless livestock production should be prohibited . the choice of breeds should take account of their capacity to adapt to local conditions , their vitality and their resistance to disease , and a wide biological diversity should be encouraged . ### as livestock production naturally involves the management of agricultural land , where manure is used to nourish crop production , landless livestock production should be penalised . it is advisable to encourage the use of native species so as to ensure optimum capacity to adapt while seeking at the same time to encourage wide biological diversity .


### in order to avoid environmental pollution of natural resources such as soil and water by nutrients , an upper limit for the use of manure per hectare and for keeping livestock per hectare should be set . that limit should be related to the nitrogen content of the manure . ### in order to avoid environmental pollution of natural resources such as soil , aquifers and water by nutrients , an upper limit for the use of manure per hectare and for keeping livestock per hectare should be set . that limit should be related to the nitrogen content of the manure .


### provisions concerning the composition of organic processed food should be laid down . in particular , such food should be produced mainly from agricultural ingredients that are organic with a limited possibility to use certain non - organic agricultural ingredients specified in this regulation . in addition , only certain substances authorised in accordance with this regulation should be allowed for use in the production of organic processed food . ### provisions concerning the composition of organic processed food should be laid down . in particular , such food should be produced from agricultural ingredients that are organic with a limited possibility to use certain non - organic agricultural ingredients specified in this regulation . in addition , only certain substances authorised in accordance with this regulation should be allowed for use in the production of organic processed food .


### organic wine should be produced entirely from organic raw material and only certain substances authorised in accordance with this regulation should be allowed to be added . certain oenological practices , processes and treatments should be prohibited in the production of organic wine . other practices , processes and treatments should be permitted under well - defined conditions . ### organic wine should be produced entirely from organic raw material and only certain substances authorised in accordance with this regulation should be allowed to be added . oenological practices , processes and treatments must be performed in accordance with production rules as defined in annex ii part v .


### the use in organic production of products and substances such as plant protection products , fertilisers , soil conditioners , nutrients , components of animal nutrition , feed or food additives , processing aids and products for cleaning and disinfection should be limited to the minimum and under the specific conditions laid down in this regulation . the same approach should be followed regarding the use of products and substances as food additives and processing aids in the production of organic processed food . therefore , provisions should be laid down to define any possible use of such products and substances in organic production in general and in the production of organic processed food in particular , subject to the principles laid down in this regulation and to certain criteria . ### the use in organic production of products and substances such as plant protection products , fertilisers , soil conditioners , nutrients , components of animal nutrition , feed or food additives , processing aids and products for cleaning and disinfection should be limited to the minimum and under the specific conditions laid down in this regulation . similarly , attempts should be made to minimise the exposure of animals to pollutants , including the emissions of motor vehicles . the same approach should be followed regarding the use of products and substances as food additives and processing aids in the production of organic processed food . therefore , provisions should be laid down to define any possible use of such products and substances in organic production in general and in the production of organic processed food in particular , subject to the principles laid down in this regulation and to certain criteria .


### the labelling of agricultural products and foodstuffs should be subject to the general rules laid down in regulation no 1169 / 2011 of the european parliament and of the council32 , and in particular the provisions aimed at preventing labelling that may confuse or mislead consumers . in addition , specific provisions relating to the labelling of organic products should be laid down in this regulation . they should protect both the interests of operators in having their products correctly identified on the market and enjoying conditions of fair competition , and those of consumers in enabling them to make informed choices . __________________ 32 regulation no 1169 / 2011 of the european parliament and of the council of 25 october 2011 on the provision of food information to consumers , amending regulations no 1924 / 2006 and no 1925 / 2006 of the european parliament and of the council , and repealing commission directive 87 / 250 / eec , council directive 90 / 496 / eec , commission directive 1999 / 10 / ec , directive 2000 / 13 / ec of the european parliament and of the council , commission directives 2002 / 67 / ec and 2008 / 5 / ec and commission regulation no 608 / 2004 . ### the labelling of agricultural products and foodstuffs should be subject to the general rules laid down in regulation no 1169 / 2011 of the european parliament and of the council32 and , in particular , strict compliance with the common labelling standard and the provisions aimed at preventing labelling that may confuse or mislead consumers . in addition , specific provisions relating to the labelling of organic products should be laid down in this regulation . they should protect both the interests of operators in having their products correctly identified on the market and enjoying conditions of fair competition , and those of consumers in enabling them to make informed choices . __________________ 32 regulation no 1169 / 2011 of the european parliament and of the council of 25 october 2011 on the provision of food information to consumers , amending regulations no 1924 / 2006 and no 1925 / 2006 of the european parliament and of the council , and repealing commission directive 87 / 250 / eec , council directive 90 / 496 / eec , commission directive 1999 / 10 / ec , directive 2000 / 13 / ec of the european parliament and of the council , commission directives 2002 / 67 / ec and 2008 / 5 / ec and commission regulation no 608 / 2004 .


### 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 the production process . organic production should be subject to official controls or other official activities carried out in accordance with this regulation . once regulation no of the european parliament and of the council33 is adopted , the commission could , as appropriate , make a proposal to the european parliament and the council for the inclusion of organic production in the scope of this regulation , so as 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 . __________________ 33regulation 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 . given the need to carry out controls , however , it is essential to lay down specific rules to govern organic production which falls within the scope of this regulation . in that connection , a combination of a mandatory annual on - the - spot check and a risk - based approach will offer consumers and producers the highest possible degree of certainty . __________________ 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 .


### small farmers in the union face , individually , relatively high inspection costs and administrative burden linked to organic certification . a system of group certification should be allowed with a view to reducing the inspection and certification costs and the associated administrative burden , strengthening local networks , contributing to better market outlets and ensuring a level playing field with operators in third countries . for that reason , the concept of ‘ group of operators’ should be introduced and defined . ### small farmers in the union face , individually , relatively high inspection costs and administrative burden linked to organic certification . a system of group certification should be allowed with a view to reducing the inspection and certification costs and the associated administrative burden , strengthening local networks , contributing to better market outlets and ensuring a level playing field with operators in third countries . for that reason , the concept of ‘ group of operators’ should be introduced and defined and extended to include cross - border groups .


### 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 , the traceability of local feed suitable for organic farming , and outlining a plan for closing these gaps and possible measures , including support measures to stimulate both the market for those products and biological diversity .


### this regulation shall apply to any operator involved in activities , at any stage of production , preparation and distribution , relating to the products referred to in paragraph 1 . ### this regulation shall apply to any operator involved in activities , at any stage of production , preparation and distribution , relating to the products referred to in paragraph 1 , excluding those operators with activities related to products which are not food and which have been processed or which are about to be processed .


### this regulation shall apply to any operator involved in activities , at any stage of production , preparation and distribution , relating to the products referred to in paragraph 1 . ### this regulation shall apply to any operator involved in activities , at any stage of production , preparation , labelling and distribution , relating to the products referred to in paragraph 1 .


### ' 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 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 ;


### general principles ### general objectives and principles


### save as otherwise provided in point 2 . 2 of part iv and point 1 . 3 of part vi of annex ii , only products and substances authorised pursuant to article 19 may be used in organic agriculture and aquaculture , provided that the product or substance in question has been authorised for use in agriculture and aquaculture , in accordance with the relevant provisions of union law and , where necessary , in the member states concerned , in accordance with national provisions based on union law ; ### for the purposes mentioned in article 19 and in point 2 . 2 of part iv and point 1 . 3 of part vi of annex ii , only products and substances authorised pursuant to these provisions may be used in organic agriculture and aquaculture , provided that the product or substance in question has been authorised for use in agriculture and aquaculture , in accordance with the relevant provisions of union law and , where necessary , in the member states concerned , in accordance with national provisions based on union law ; the use of products and substances used for other purposes than those mentioned in article 19 and point 2 . 2 of part iv and point 1 . 3 of part vi of annex ii are allowed provided that their use respects the principles laid down in chapter ii .


### farmers and operators producing seaweed or aquaculture animals shall respect a conversion period . during the whole conversion period they shall apply the rules on organic production laid down in this regulation and , in particular , the specific rules on conversion set out in annex ii . ### farmers and operators producing seaweed or aquaculture animals shall respect a five - year conversion period . during the whole conversion period they shall apply the rules on organic production laid down in this regulation and , in particular , the specific rules on conversion set out in annex ii .


### operators producing plants or plant products shall in particular comply with the specific production rules set out in part i of annex ii . ### operators producing plants or plant products shall in particular comply with the specific production rules set out in part i of annex ii and with the specific implementing rules laid down in accordance with paragraph 4 .


### the commission shall adopt implementing acts laying down the technical details for establishing the database referred to in paragraph 2 . those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article 37 . ### the commission shall adopt implementing acts laying down : the requirements for specific plants , plant products or plant production systems ; the technical details for establishing the database referred to in paragraph 2 . the conditions for the implementation of point 1 . 4 . 2 of part . i of annex ii , including the list of varieties or species for which point 1 . 4 . 2 b ) cannot be applied . those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article 37 .


### 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 and with the specific rules laid down in accordance with paragraph 3a .


### in particular , the commission may authorise certain products and substances for use in the production of organic processed food and include them in restricted lists , for the following purposes : ### in particular , the commission shall authorise certain products and substances for use in the production of organic processed food and include them in restricted lists , for the following purposes :


### 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 , feed materials or any input part of the chain of the organic product , are described in terms suggesting to the purchaser that the product , its ingredients , feed materials or any part of the chain of the organic product , have been obtained in accordance or compliance 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 , 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 .


### the indications referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2 of this article and in article 23 shall be marked in a conspicuous place in such a way as to be easily visible , clearly legible and indelible . ### the indications referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2 of this article and in article 23 shall be printed in a conspicuous place in such a way as to be easily visible and clearly legible , and they shall not obscure the mandatory indications laid down in article 9 of regulation no 1169 / 20111a . _________________________ 1a regulation no 1169 / 2011 of the european parliament and of the council of 25 october 2011 on the provision of food information to consumers , amending regulations no 1924 / 2006 and no 1925 / 2006 of the european parliament and of the council , and repealing commission directive 87 / 250 / eec , council directive 90 / 496 / eec , commission directive 1999 / 10 / ec , directive 2000 / 13 / ec of the european parliament and of the council , commission directives 2002 / 67 / ec and 2008 / 5 / ec and commission regulation no 608 / 2004 .


### the organic production logo of the european union may be used in the labelling , presentation and advertising of products which comply with this regulation . ### the organic production logo of the european union may be used in the labelling , presentation and advertising of products which comply with this regulation , including products for which specific production rules may be set on the basis of article 16 .


### organic certificate ### certificate


### operators and groups of operators shall not be entitled to be provided with an organic certificate by different control authorities or control bodies for the same group of products , including when those operators and groups of operators engage in different stages of production , preparation and distribution . ### operators and groups of operators shall not be entitled to be provided with an organic certificate by different control bodies for activities carried out in one member state , as regards the same category of products , including when those operators and groups of operators engage in different stages of production , preparation and distribution .


### deficiencies in the set - up or functioning of the system for internal controls referred in to paragraph 1 , in particular as regards failures to detect or address non - compliance by individual members of the group of operators that affect the integrity of organic products , may result in the withdrawal of the organic certification for the whole group . ### deficiencies in the set - up or functioning of the system for internal controls referred to in paragraph 1 , in particular as regards failures to detect or address non - compliance by individual members of the group of operators that affect the integrity of organic products , shall result in the withdrawal of the organic certificate referred to in article 25 for the whole group .


### a product may be imported from a third country in order to be placed on the market within the union as organic if the following conditions are met : ### a product imported from a third country may be placed on the union market as organic provided that :


### the product is an organic product as referred to in article 2 ; ### the product complies with the provisions set out in chapters ii , iii and iv as well as with the implementing rules affecting its production adopted pursuant to this regulation ;


### comes from a third country which is recognised in accordance with : ### comes from a third country which is recognised in accordance with article 31 , complies with the equivalent production and control rules of that third country and is imported with a certificate of inspection issued by the competent authorities , control authorities or control bodies of that third country confirming this compliance ; or comes from a third country which is recognised in accordance with article 30 and complies with the conditions laid down in the relevant trade agreement ; is covered by a certificate of inspection issued by the competent authorities , control authorities or control bodies of the third country recognised in accordance with articles 29 , 30 or 31 which confirms that the product meets the conditions set out in this paragraph . the original of the certificate referred to in this paragraph shall accompany the goods to the premises of the first consignee ; thereafter the importer must keep the certificate at the disposal of the control authority or the control body for not less than two years . the release for free circulation in the union of a consignment of products referred to in article 2 and imported in accordance with this article shall be conditional on : the submission of an original certificate of inspection to the relevant member state ' s authority ; and on the verification of the consignment by the relevant member state ' s authority and the endorsement of the certificate of inspection .


### information relating to the organic sector and trade ### information relating to the organic sector


### 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 .


### by 31 december 2021 , the commission shall present a report to the european parliament and the council on the availability of organic o reproductive material and animals for breeding purposes . ### by 31 december 2017 , 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 , which shall also identify possible gaps and the causes of such gaps and include an action plan with an effective system of incentives to stimulate the market for these products and plug those gaps . the measures included in the action plan should be designed to support entrepreneurs who have undertaken to develop organic plant reproductive material and animals for breeding purposes and aim to safeguard a broad variety and extensive diversification on the market . measures may include support for the necessary investments by private entrepreneurs in production plant , quality control measures , distribution systems and research and development prior to placing on the market , marketing support via websites provided by the commission , the member states and associations of organic farmers or organic control bodies , profit participation certificates for small and medium - sized enterprises set up to supply organic plant reproductive material and financial aid for projects to cultivate new varieties suitable for organic farming .


### in order to ensure a smooth transition between the rules on organic origin of plant reproductive material provided for in article 12 of regulation no 834 / 2007 and on animals for breeding purposes provided for in article 14 of that regulation and on young stock of aquaculture animals provided for in article 15 of that regulation and the exception to production rules that the commission adopted pursuant to article 22 of regulation no 834 / 2007 , and the new production rules for plants and plant products and livestock and seaweed and aquaculture animals provided for in articles 10 and 11 , respectively , of this regulation , the commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 36 providing for exceptions where granting exceptions is deemed necessary in order to ensure access to plant reproductive material and live animals for breeding purposes and young stock of aquaculture animals , that may be used in organic production . the delegated acts adopted under this article shall cease to apply on 31 december 2021 . ### in order to ensure a smooth transition between the rules on organic origin of plant reproductive material provided for in article 12 of regulation no 834 / 2007 and on animals for breeding purposes provided for in article 14 of that regulation and on young stock of aquaculture animals provided for in article 15 of that regulation and the exception to production rules that the commission adopted pursuant to article 22 of regulation no 834 / 2007 , and the new production rules for plants and plant products and livestock and seaweed and aquaculture animals provided for in articles 10 and 11 , respectively , of this regulation , the commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 36 providing for exceptions where granting exceptions is deemed necessary in order to ensure access to plant reproductive material and live animals for breeding purposes and young stock of aquaculture animals , that may be used in organic production . the delegated acts adopted under this article shall cease to apply as and when organic - standard inputs are demonstrably no longer available in the eu .


### 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 .


### 5 . 4 the total amount of livestock manure , as defined in council directive 91 / 676 / eec67 , applied on the agricultural holding , shall not exceed 170 kg of nitrogen per year / hectare of agricultural area used . that limit shall only apply to the use of farmyard manure , dried farmyard manure and dehydrated poultry manure , composted animal excrements , including poultry manure , composted farmyard manure and liquid animal excrements . . __________________ 67 council directive 91 / 676 / eec of 12 december 1991 concerning the protection of waters against pollution caused by nitrates from agricultural sources . ### 5 . 4 the total amount of livestock manure , as defined in council directive 91 / 676 / eec67 , applied on the parcel , shall not exceed 170 kg of nitrogen per year / hectare of agricultural area used . that limit shall only apply to the use of farmyard manure , dried farmyard manure and dehydrated poultry manure , composted animal excrements , including poultry manure , composted farmyard manure and liquid animal excrements . the total amount of livestock manure applied in market garden production under shelter shall not exceed 240kg of nitrogen per year / hectare over the whole area under shelter . __________________ 67 council directive 91 / 676 / eec of 12 december 1991 concerning the protection of waters against pollution caused by nitrates from agricultural sources .


### 5 . 6 . preparations of micro - organisms may be used to improve the overall condition of the soil or the availability of nutrients in the soil or in the crops . ### 5 . 6 . preparations of micro - organisms and biochar may be used to improve the overall condition of the soil or the availability of nutrients in the soil or in the crops .


### 3 . 1 organic livestock shall be born and raised on organic agricultural holdings ### 3 . 1 organic livestock shall be born or hatched and raised on organic agricultural holdings . where the conditions laid down in article 11 apply , and with prior authorisation of the competent authority , the following conditions shall apply : when a flock is constituted for the first time , renewed or reconstituted , and organically reared poultry are not available in sufficient numbers , non - organically reared poultry may be brought into an organic poultry production unit , provided that the pullets for the production of eggs and poultry for meat production are less than three days old ;


### 3 . 4 . in the choice of breeds or strains , account shall be taken of the capacity of animals to adapt to local conditions , without impairment of their welfare , their vitality and their resistance to disease . in addition , breeds or strains of animals shall be selected to avoid specific diseases or health problems associated with some breeds or strains used in intensive production , such as porcine stress syndrome , pale - soft - exudative syndrome , sudden death , spontaneous abortion and difficult births requiring caesarean operations . preference shall be given to indigenous breeds and strains . ### 3 . 4 . in the choice of breeds or strains , account shall be taken of the capacity of animals to adapt to local conditions , without impairment of their welfare , their vitality and their resistance to disease . in addition , breeds or strains of animals shall be selected to avoid specific diseases or health problems associated with some breeds or strains used in intensive production , such as porcine stress syndrome , pale - soft - exudative syndrome , sudden death , spontaneous abortion and difficult births requiring caesarean operations . preference shall be given to indigenous breeds and strains . average growth and production rates shall be determined by the commission in accordance with article 11 for all fattening animals , including broilers and turkeys . indicators shall be used where appropriate to assess and affirm the robustness and suitability of breeds in organic farming . such indicators shall include average growth rates for all breeds and average production rates for all egg - and milk - producing breeds that are compatible with farming duration rules for each species .


### 4 . 2 . 2 . during the period of transhumance animals may graze on non - organic land when they are being moved on foot from one grazing area to another . the uptake of non - organic feed , in the form of grass and other vegetation on which the animals graze , shall be allowed for a maximum of 35 days covering both the outward and return journeys . ### 4 . 2 . 2 . during the period of transhumance animals may graze on non - organic land when they are being moved on foot from one grazing area to another . the uptake of non - organic feed , in the form of grass and other vegetation on which the animals graze , shall not exceed 20 % of the total feed ration per year . this figure shall be calculated as a percentage of the dry matter of feeding stuffs from agricultural origin .


### 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 .


### 5 . 2 . 2 . disease shall be treated immediately to avoid suffering of the animal ; chemically synthesised allopathic veterinary medicinal products including antibiotics may be used where necessary and under strict conditions and under the responsibility of a veterinarian , when the use of phytotherapeutic , homeopathic and other products is inappropriate . in particular restrictions with respect to courses of treatment and withdrawal periods shall be defined . ### 5 . 2 . 2 . disease shall be treated immediately to avoid suffering of the animal ; chemically synthesised allopathic veterinary medicinal products including antibiotics may be used where necessary and under the responsibility of a veterinarian , when the use of phytotherapeutic , homeopathic and other products is inappropriate . in particular restrictions with respect to courses of treatment and withdrawal periods shall be defined .


### 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 .


### 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 safety , animal protection or for veterinary reasons . competent authorities may authorise cattle in micro - enterprises and 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 .


### 7 . 12 . loading and unloading of animals shall be carried out without the use of any type of electrical stimulation to coerce the animals . the use of allopathic tranquillisers , prior to or during transport , shall be prohibited . ### 7 . 12 . loading and unloading of animals shall be carried out without the use of any type of electrical stimulation to coerce the animals , except in exceptional circumstances and in accordance with point 1 . 9 of annex iii to regulation no 1099 / 20091a . mixing of unknown animals during transport or lairage and unnecessary overnight lairage shall be avoided . social animals shall be kept in groups and shall be able to move and turn around in the pens . the use of allopathic tranquillisers , prior to or during transport , shall be prohibited . __________________________ 1a council regulation no 1099 / 2009 of 24 september 2009 on the protection of animals at the time of killing .


### 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 ;


### 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 referred to in point 1 . 4 . 2 . 2 . , at least 60 % of the feed shall be obtained primarily 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 mentioned 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 mentioned 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 ;


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


### all suckling bovine , ovine and caprine animals shall be fed in preference on maternal milk for a minimum period of three months for bovine animals and 45 days for ovine and caprine animals . ### all suckling bovine , ovine and caprine animals shall be fed in preference on maternal milk or natural milk for a minimum period of three months for bovine animals and 45 days for ovine and caprine animals .


### rearing systems for equine animals shall be based on maximum use of grazing pasturage according to the availability of pastures in the different periods of the year . at least 60 % of the dry matter in daily rations of equine animals shall consist of roughage , fresh or dried fodder , or silage ; ### rearing systems for equine animals shall be based on maximum use of grazing pasturage according to the availability of pastures in the different periods of the year . where higher percentages of roughage are not possible , the following minimum rule shall apply whilst respecting the nutrition , health and welfare requirements of the breeds concerned : at least 60 % of the dry matter in daily rations of equine animals shall consist of roughage , fresh or dried fodder , or silage ;


### 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 cooperation with other organic farms or feed operators ;


### 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 in case this is not feasible , be produced in the same region in cooperation with other organic farms or feed operators . the specificity of the outermost regions must be taken into account ;


### 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 20 % of the feed shall be obtained primarily 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 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 20 % 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 ;


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


### 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 ; ### poultry shall have access to an open air area , including pasture and / or woodland , for at least half 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 ;


### open air areas for poultry shall be mainly covered with vegetation composed of a diverse range of plants and be provided with protective facilities and permit fowl to have easy access to adequate numbers of drinking troughs . the vegetation on the open - air area must be harvested and removed at regular intervals to reduce the potential for nutrient surpluses . the open air areas shall not extend beyond a radius of 150 m from the nearest pop - hole of the poultry house . however an extension of up to 350 m from the nearest pop - hole of the poultry house is permissible provided that a sufficient number of shelters and drinking troughs are evenly distributed throughout the whole open - air area with at least four shelters per hectare ; ### open air areas for poultry shall be mainly covered with vegetation composed of a diverse range of plants , shall be provided with protective facilities and shall permit fowl to have easy access to adequate numbers of drinking troughs . protective facilities shall also be provided in an appropriate number , allowing animals to take shelter and hide . the vegetation on the open - air area must be harvested and removed at regular intervals to reduce the potential for nutrient surpluses . the open air areas shall not extend beyond a radius of 150 m from the nearest pop - hole of the poultry house . however an extension of up to 350 m from the nearest pop - hole of the poultry house shall be permissible provided that a sufficient number of shelters and drinking troughs are evenly distributed throughout the whole open - air area with at least four shelters per hectare ;


### the growing areas are of high ecological status as defined by directive 2000 / 60 / ec75 , and are not unsuitable from a health point of view ; __________________ 75 directive 2006 / 113 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 12 december 2006 on the quality required of shellfish waters . ### the growing areas are either of high ecological status as defined by directive 2000 / 60 / ec75 or of a quality equivalent to production areas classified a or b under regulation 854 / 2004 , and are not unsuitable from a health point of view ; __________________ 75 directive 2006 / 113 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 12 december 2006 on the quality required of shellfish waters . .


### 4 . 4 . if seaweed is harvested from a shared or common harvest area , documentary evidence shall be available that the total harvest complies with this regulation . ### 4 . 4 . if seaweed is harvested from a shared or common harvest area , documentary evidence produced by the competent authority designated by the member state shall be available that the total harvest complies with this regulation . .


### the use of allopathic treatments shall be limited to two courses of treatment per year , with the exception of vaccinations and compulsory eradication schemes . however , in the cases of a production cycle of less than a year a limit of one allopathic treatment applies . if the indicated limits for allopathic treatments are exceeded the aquaculture animals concerned shall not be sold as organic products ; ### the use of allopathic treatments shall be limited to two courses of treatment per year , with the exception of vaccinations , parasite treatments and compulsory eradication schemes . however , in the case of a production cycle of less than a year , a limit of one allopathic treatment shall apply . if the indicated limits for allopathic treatments are exceeded , the aquaculture animals concerned shall not be sold as organic products ;


### having regard to the technological developments of recent years notably as regards communications technology , the information and consultation requirements should be updated . ### having regard to the technological developments of recent years , notably as regards communications technology , the information and consultation requirements should be updated and applied in the most appropriate manner , including remotely , using new information and communication technologies .


### in the light of the united nations convention on the rights of persons with disabilities and in order to give persons with disabilities and persons with reduced mobility opportunities for rail travel comparable to those of other citizens , rules for non - discrimination and assistance during their journey should be established . persons with disabilities and persons with reduced mobility , whether caused by disability , age or any other factor , have the same right as all other citizens to free movement and to non - discrimination . inter alia , special attention should be given to the provision of information to persons with disabilities and persons with reduced mobility concerning the accessibility of rail services , access conditions of rolling stock and the facilities on board . in order to provide passengers with sensory impairment with the best information on delays , visual and audible systems should be used , as appropriate . persons with disabilities and persons with reduced mobility should be enabled to buy tickets on board a train without extra charges . staff should be adequately trained to respond to the needs of persons with disabilities and persons with reduced mobility , notably when providing assistance . to ensure equal travel conditions , such persons should be provided with assistance at stations and on board at all times when trains operate and not only at certain times of the day . ### in the light of the united nations convention on the rights of persons with disabilities and in order to give persons with disabilities and persons with reduced mobility opportunities for rail travel comparable to those of other citizens , rules for non - discrimination and assistance during their journey should be established . persons with disabilities and persons with reduced mobility , whether caused by disability , age or any other factor , have the same right as all other citizens to free movement and to non - discrimination . inter alia , special attention should be given to the provision of information to persons with disabilities and persons with reduced mobility concerning the accessibility of rail services , access conditions of rolling stock and the facilities on board . in order to provide passengers with sensory impairment with the best information on delays , visual and audible systems should be used , as appropriate . persons with disabilities and persons with reduced mobility should be enabled to buy tickets on board a train without extra charges when there is no other way to purchase tickets in advance . staff should be adequately trained to respond to the needs of persons with disabilities and persons with reduced mobility , notably when providing assistance . to ensure equal travel conditions , such persons should be provided with free assistance at stations and on board at all times when trains operate and not only at certain times of the day .


### without prejudice to social tariffs , railway undertakings or ticket vendors shall offer contract conditions and tariffs to the general public without direct or indirect discrimination on the basis of the final customer’s nationality or residence , or the place of establishment of the railway undertaking or ticket vendor within the union . ### without prejudice to social tariffs , railway undertakings or ticket vendors shall offer contract conditions and tariffs to the general public and shall sell tickets , through - tickets and accept reservations from customers without direct or indirect discrimination on the basis of the final customer’s nationality or residence , or the place of establishment of the railway undertaking or ticket vendor within the union .


### re - routing transport service providers shall pay particular attention to providing persons with disabilities and persons with reduced mobility with a comparable level of accessibility to the alternative service . ### re - routing transport service providers shall pay particular attention to providing persons with disabilities and persons with reduced mobility with a comparable level of assistance and accessibility to the alternative service .


### railway undertakings and station managers shall , with the active involvement of representative organisations of persons&#160 ; with disabilities and persons with reduced mobility , establish , or shall have in place , non - discriminatory access rules for the transport of persons&#160 ; with disabilities and persons with reduced mobility&#160 ; including their personal assistants . the rules shall allow the passenger to be accompanied by an assistance dog in accordance with any relevant national rules . ### railway undertakings and station managers shall , with the active involvement of representative organisations of persons with disabilities and persons with reduced mobility , establish , or shall have in place , non - discriminatory access rules for the transport of persons with disabilities and persons with reduced mobility including their personal assistants . the rules shall allow the passenger to be accompanied by an assistance dog free of charge , in accordance with any relevant national rules .


### assistance shall be available on board trains during all times when rail services operate . ### where possible , assistance shall be available in stations during all times when rail services operate .


### assistance shall be provided on condition that the railway undertaking , the station manager , the ticket vendor or the tour operator with which the ticket was purchased is notified of the person ' s need for such assistance at least 48 hours before the assistance is needed . where a ticket or season ticket permits multiple journeys , one notification shall be sufficient provided that adequate information on the timing of subsequent journeys is provided . such notifications shall be forwarded to all other railway undertakings and station managers involved in the person ' s journey ; ### assistance shall be provided during the operating hours of rail services on condition that the railway undertaking , the station manager , the ticket vendor or the tour operator with which the ticket was purchased is notified of the person ' s need for such assistance upon booking the ticket or at least 3 hours before the assistance is needed . with exemption for rail station handling less than 10 000 passengers per day , that have to ensure assistance with at least 24 hours pre - notification . where a ticket or season ticket permits multiple journeys , one notification shall be sufficient provided that adequate information on the timing of subsequent journeys is provided . such notifications shall be forwarded to all other railway undertakings and station managers involved in the person ' s journey ;


### provide training to raise awareness of the needs of persons with disabilities among all personnel working at the station who deal directly with the travelling public ; ### guarantee training to raise awareness of the needs of persons with disabilities among all personnel working at the station who deal directly with the travelling public ;


### passengers may submit a complaint to any railway undertaking , ticket vendor , railway station or infrastructure manager involved . complaints shall be submitted within six months of the incident that is the subject of the complaint . within one month of receiving the complaint , the addressee shall either give a reasoned reply or , in justified cases , inform the passenger by what date within a period of less than three months from the date of receipt of the complaint a reply can be expected . railway undertakings , ticket vendors , station managers and infrastructure managers shall keep the incident data necessary to assess the complaint for two years and make them available to national enforcement bodies upon request . ### passengers may submit a complaint to any railway undertaking , ticket vendor , railway station or infrastructure manager involved . complaints shall be submitted within two months of the incident that is the subject of the complaint . within one month of receiving the complaint , the addressee shall either give a reasoned reply or , in justified cases , inform the passenger by what date within a period of less than three months from the date of receipt of the complaint a reply can be expected . railway undertakings , ticket vendors , station managers and infrastructure managers shall keep the incident data necessary to assess the complaint for two years and make them available to national enforcement bodies upon request .


### in its resolution of 8 february 2018 , the european parliament called on the commission to conduct an assessment of the summer - time arrangements provided by directive 2000 / 84 / ec and , if necessary , to come up with a proposal for its revision . that resolution also confirmed that it is essential to maintain a harmonised approach to time arrangements throughout the union . ### against the background of several petitions from citizens , parliamentary questions and a public hearing on the matter , the european parliament , in its resolution of 8 february 2018 , called on the commission to conduct an assessment of the summer - time arrangements provided by directive 2000 / 84 / ec and , if necessary , to come up with a proposal for its revision . that resolution also confirmed that it is essential to maintain a harmonised approach to time arrangements throughout the union .


### the commission has examined available evidence , which points to the importance of having harmonised union rules in this area to ensure the proper functioning of the internal market and avoid , inter alia , disruptions to the scheduling of transport operations and the functioning of information and communication systems , higher costs to cross - border trade , or lower productivity for goods and services . evidence is not conclusive as to whether the benefits of summer - time arrangements outweigh the inconveniences linked to a biannual change of time . ### the commission has examined available evidence , which points to the importance of having harmonised union rules in this area to ensure the proper functioning of the internal market and avoid , inter alia , the risk of fragmentation , disruptions to the scheduling of transport operations and the functioning of information and communication systems , higher costs to cross - border trade , or lower productivity for goods and services and adverse effects on health , all of which have a significant impact on the proper functioning of the internal market , everyday life and business activity . evidence is not conclusive as to whether , despite the numerous scientific findings regarding the adverse effects in health , the benefits of summer - time arrangements outweigh the inconveniences linked to a biannual change of time .


### without prejudice to article 1 , if a member state decides to change its standard time or times in any territory under its jurisdiction , it shall notify the commission at least 6 months before the change takes effect . where a member state has made such a notification and has not withdrawn it at least 6 months before the date of the envisaged change , the member state shall apply this change . ### without prejudice to article 1 , if a member state decides to change its standard time or times in any territory under its jurisdiction , it shall notify all other member states and the commission at least 18 months before the change takes effect . where a member state has made such a notification and has not withdrawn it at least 18 months before the date of the envisaged change , the member state shall apply this change .