### having regard to the international structure of agricultural trade and in the interest of the proper functioning of the internal market , it is necessary to organise cooperation among the member states . it is also necessary to set up a centralised documentation system at union level concerning undertakings established in third countries and which receive or make payments . ### having regard to the international structure of agricultural trade and in the interest of the proper functioning of the internal market and respect for the pcd obligations , it is necessary to organise cooperation among the member states and between the member states and third countries . it is also necessary to set up a centralised documentation system at union level concerning undertakings established in third countries and which receive or make payments . such a system should contribute to the identification of incoherencies between the implementation of the cap and the objectives of the external policies of the union . the documentation system should highlight the contribution or impact of the aforementioned undertakings in third countries to the 2030 agenda for sustainable development . such documentation should also underline the cap contribution , especially having regard to its external dimension , to the union’s development objectives as provided for in article 208 of the treaty .


### studies on the cap and evaluations of measures financed by the funds , including improvement of evaluation methods and exchange of information on practices under the cap , as well as studies carried out with the european investment bank ; ### studies on the cap and evaluations of measures financed by the funds , including improvement of evaluation methods and exchange of information on practices under the cap , as well as studies carried out with the european investment bank , involving relevant actors referred to in article 94 of regulation . . . / . . . [ the cap strategic plan regulation ] , notably local , regional , national , and international stakeholders , academic experts and ngos ;


### contribution to measures relating to the dissemination of information , raising awareness , promoting cooperation and exchanging experiences at union level , and taken in the context of rural development interventions , including the networking of the parties concerned ; ### contribution to measures relating to the dissemination of information , raising awareness , including as regards the global consequences of cap , promoting cooperation and exchanging experiences at local , regional , national , union and international level , and taken in the context of rural development interventions , including the networking of the parties concerned ;


### ensure agri - economic and agri - environmental - climate monitoring of agricultural land use and agricultural land use change , including agro - forestry , and monitoring of the condition of crops so as to enable estimates to be made , in particular as regards yields and agricultural production and agricultural impacts associated with exceptional circumstances ; ### ensure agri - economic and agri - environmental - climate monitoring of agricultural land use and agricultural land use change , including agro - forestry , and monitoring of the condition of soil and crops so as to enable estimates to be made , in particular as regards yields and agricultural production and agricultural impacts associated with exceptional circumstances and to assess resilience of agricultural systems against climate change , as well as to assess progress on implementing agricultural practices helping to reach climate goals and targets established by the 2030 agenda for sustainable development and the paris climate agreements ;


### 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 quality and the updating of agri - meteorological and econometric data and models . where necessary , those actions shall be carried out in collaboration with eea , eurostat , jrc , national laboratories and bodies or with the involvement of the private sector on the condition that impartiality and transparency are assured , in the spirit of open source information for shared and common resources in the public realm .


### 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 : 2 % of the amount of support from the eafrd for the entire duration of the cap strategic plan .


### 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 annual performance report on the implementation of a cap strategic plan and on the condition that the member state concerned has demonstrated to the commission that it is achieving quantified , measurable and objective or scientifically verifiable results towards climate , environmental , and development sustainability including the 2030 agenda for sustainable development and the paris agreement , 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 .


### the provision of information financed pursuant to point of article 7 shall aim , in particular , to help explain , implement and develop the cap and to raise public awareness of its content and objectives to reinstate consumer confidence following crises through information campaigns , to inform farmers and other parties active in rural areas and to promote the european model of agriculture , as well as to help citizens understand it . ### information financed pursuant to point of article 7 shall aim in particular to help explain , implement and develop the cap and to raise public awareness of its content and its objectives , including climate change mitigation , environmental protection , animal welfare , maintaining social structures in rural areas , as well as its global dimension , while assuming responsibility for the cap’s impact , in particular , on developing countries and to inform citizens , following crises , through impartial and objective information campaigns , to inform farmers and other parties active in rural areas , and to promote a sustainable union model of agriculture , as well as to help citizens understand it .


### the integrated system shall operate on the basis of electronic databases and geographic information systems and shall enable the exchange and integration of data between the electronic databases and the geographic information systems . ### the integrated system shall operate on the basis of electronic databases and geographic information systems and shall enable the exchange and integration of data between the electronic databases and the geographic information systems . to this end , gis shall enable layering of geo - spatial data on farm parcels and cadastral or reference parcels to those delimiting protected zones and designated areas established according to the eu legislation listed in annex xi of the regulation … / … [ cap strategic plan regulation ] , such as natura 2000 areas or nitrate vulnerable zones , as well as the landscape features and ecological infrastructures .


### 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 . reporting should be established on the scope and extent of non - coverage of persons which are “overlooked” and not covered by statistics such as the homeless people . 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 .


### “the objective will be implemented by the making available of : — updated headline target indicators for europe 2020 on the commission website ; — statistics to support the monitoring of the implementation of europe 2020 flagship initiatives ; — additional indicators as an input for the ex - ante and ex - post evaluations of the economic , social and environmental policies of the union ; and — employment indicators distinguishing between part - time and full - time employment , as well as indicators on unemployment that take into account people in activation policies such as training . ” ### in objective 1 . 1 . 1 , the second paragraph is replaced by the following : “ “the objective will be implemented by : — the making available of updated headline target indicators for the europe 2020 strategy on the eurostat website ; — statistics to support the monitoring of the implementation of europe 2020 flagship initiatives — the making available of additional indicators as an input for the ex - ante and ex - post evaluations of the economic , social and environmental policies of the union as part of the europe 2020 strategy in terms of growth , high - quality employment , poverty reduction and social exclusion ; — the making available of employment indicators distinguishing between part - time and full - time employment or other working time arrangements , as well as indicators on unemployment that take into account people in activation policies such as training . — the inclusion , in connection with new statistical products , of the 17 goals and 169 targets under the united nations’ sustainable development goals strategy . ” ; ”


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


### 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 need for sound timely and quality data , 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 . ”


### in line with the ‘ european energy union’ priority of the commission particular focus will be given to statistics related to energy consumption , energy efficiency , renewable energies , energy dependence and security of supply . furthermore , energy statistics will need to support the 2030 policy framework for climate and energy that aims to make the union’s economy and energy system more competitive , secure and sustainable . ### in line with the ‘ european energy union’ priority of the commission particular focus will be given to statistics related to energy consumption , energy efficiency , renewable energies , energy dependence , energy poverty and security of supply . furthermore , energy statistics will need to support the 2030 policy framework for climate and energy that aims to make the union’s economy and energy system more competitive , secure and sustainable .


### given the dynamic evolution of the organic sector , council regulation no 834 / 200726 identified the need for a future review of the union rules on organic production , taking into account the experience gained from the application of those rules . the results of that review carried out by the commission show that the union legal framework governing organic production should be improved to provide for rules that correspond to the high expectations of consumers and that guarantee sufficient clarity for those to whom they are addressed . therefore , regulation no 834 / 2007 should be repealed and replaced by a new regulation . __________________ 26 council regulation no 834 / 2007 of 28 june 2007 on organic production and labelling of organic products and repealing regulation no 2092 / 91 . ### given the dynamic evolution of the organic sector , council regulation no 834 / 200726 identified the need for a future review of the union rules on organic production , taking into account the experience gained from the application of those rules . the results of that review carried out by the commission show that the union legal framework governing organic production should be improved to provide for rules that correspond to the high expectations of consumers and that guarantee sufficient clarity for those to whom they are addressed . therefore , regulation no 834 / 2007 should be repealed and replaced by a new regulation . nevertheless , the provisions of regulation no 834 / 2007 responding to those aims should be preserved in this regulation . furthermore , this regulation should mainly improve the implementation of current principles and rules and create a dynamic through which the sector can meet the challenges it faces . __________________ 26 council regulation no 834 / 2007 of 28 june 2007 on organic production and labelling of organic products and repealing regulation no 2092 / 91 .


### experience gained so far with the application of regulation no 834 / 2007 shows a need to clarify the products to which this regulation applies . primarily , it should cover agricultural products , including aquaculture products , listed in annex i to the treaty on the functioning of the european union . moreover , it should cover processed agricultural products for use as food or feed because the placing on the market of such products as organic provides a major outlet for agricultural products and ensures visibility to the consumer of the organic nature of the agricultural products from which they are processed . likewise , this regulation should cover certain other products which are linked to agricultural products in a similarly close way as processed agricultural products because those other products either constitute a major outlet for agricultural products or form an integral part of the production process . finally , sea salt should be included in the scope of this regulation because it is produced by applying natural production techniques and its production contributes to the development of rural areas , and thus falls within the objectives of this regulation . for reasons of clarity , those other products , not listed in annex i to the treaty , should be listed in an annex to this regulation . ### experience gained so far with the application of regulation no 834 / 2007 shows a need to clarify the production processes and products to which this regulation applies . primarily , it should cover agricultural production methods and products , including aquaculture products , listed in annex i to the treaty on the functioning of the european union . moreover , it should cover processed agricultural products for use as food or feed because the placing on the market of such products as organic provides a major outlet for agricultural products and ensures visibility to the consumer of the organic nature of the agricultural products from which they are processed . likewise , this regulation should cover certain other products which are linked to agricultural products in a similarly close way as processed agricultural products because those other products either constitute a major outlet for agricultural products or form an integral part of the production process . for reasons of clarity , those other products , not listed in annex i to the treaty , should be listed in an annex to this regulation .


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


### this regulation should apply without prejudice to related legislation , such as in the field of safety of the food chain , animal health and welfare , plant health , plant reproductive material , labelling and the environment . more specifically , as regards the authorisation of products and substances that may be used for the production of organic products , it is important to highlight that such products and substances have to be authorised at union level first . therefore this regulation should apply without prejudice to other specific union provisions relating to the authorisation and placing on the market of those products and susbstances . ### this regulation should apply without prejudice to other union legislation or national provisions , in conformity with union law concerning products specified in this regulation , such as provisions governing the production , preparation , marketing , labelling and control of those products , and including legislation on foodstuffs and animal nutrition . more specifically , as regards the authorisation of products and substances that may be used for the production of organic products , it is important to highlight that such products and substances have to be authorised at union level first . therefore this regulation should apply without prejudice to other specific union provisions relating to the authorisation and placing on the market of those products and susbstances .


### 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 , weeds and diseases through techniques which do not involve the use of plant protection products such as crop rotation . presence of pests , weeds and diseases 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 .


### in order to ensure quality , traceability and compliance with this regulation and adaptation to technical developments , the power to adopt certain acts should be delegated to the commission in respect of establishing rules amending or supplementing the specific plant production rules as regards cultivation practices , soil management and fertilisation , plant health and management of pests and weeds , management of mushroom production and other specific plants and plant production systems , the production origin of plant reproductive material and the collection of wild plants . ### in order to ensure quality , traceability and compliance with this regulation and adaptation to technical developments , the power to adopt certain acts should be delegated to the commission in respect of establishing rules supplementing the specific plant production rules as regards soil management and fertilisation , plant health and management of pests , weeds and diseases , management of mushroom production and other specific plants and plant production systems and the collection of wild plants .


### in order to ensure quality , traceability and compliance with this regulation and adaptation to technical developments , the power to adopt certain acts should be delegated to the commission in respect of establishing rules amending or supplementing the specific livestock production rules as regards the origin of animals , livestock housing , including minimum surface areas indoors and outdoors and the maximum number of animals per hectare , husbandry practices , breeding , feed and feeding , disease prevention and veterinary treatment . ### in order to ensure quality , traceability and compliance with this regulation and adaptation to technical developments , the power to adopt certain acts should be delegated to the commission in respect of establishing rules supplementing the specific livestock production rules as regards livestock housing , including minimum surface areas indoors and outdoors and the maximum number of animals per hectare , nutrition , disease prevention and veterinary treatment .


### in order to ensure quality , traceability and compliance with this regulation and adaptation to technical developments , the power to adopt certain acts should be delegated to the commission in respect of establishing rules amending or supplementing the specific seaweed production rules as regards the suitability of the aquatic medium and the sustainable management plan , the harvesting of wild seaweed , seaweed cultivation , and antifouling measures and cleaning of production equipment and facilities , and in respect of the establishment of rules supplementing the specific production rules for aquaculture animals as regards the suitability of the aquatic medium and the sustainable management plan , the origin of aquaculture animals , aquaculture husbandry , including aquatic containment systems , production systems and maximum stocking density , breeding , management of aquaculture animals , feed and feeding , and disease prevention and veterinary treatment . ### in order to ensure quality , traceability and compliance with this regulation and adaptation to technical developments , the power to adopt certain acts should be delegated to the commission in respect of establishing rules supplementing the specific algae production rules as regards the harvesting of wild algae and algae cultivation , including for different species of algae , and antifouling measures and cleaning of production equipment and facilities , and in respect of the establishment of rules supplementing the specific production rules for aquaculture animals , including for specific aquaculture species , as regards the origin of aquaculture animals , housing conditions and husbandry practices , management of molluscs , feed and feeding , disease prevention and veterinary treatments .


### 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 , products for use in animal husbandry 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 , products and substances for oenological practices and products for cleaning and disinfection . 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 .


### in order to ensure quality , traceability and compliance with this regulation as regards organic production in general and the production of organic processed food in particular , and adaptation to technical developments , the power to adopt certain acts should be delegated to the commission to provide for additional criteria for the authorisation or withdrawal of the authorisation of products and substances for use in organic production in general and in the production of organic processed food in particular , and other requirements for the use of such authorised products and substances . ### in order to ensure quality , traceability and compliance with this regulation as regards organic production in general and the production of organic processed food in particular , and adaptation to technical developments , the power to adopt certain acts should be delegated to the commission in respect of authorising or withdrawing the authorisation of products and substances that may be used in organic production in general and products and substances that may be used in the production of processed organic food in particular , and establishing the procedures to be followed for the authorisation and listing of those products and substances and , where appropriate , their description , compositional requirements and conditions for use .


### the experience with the scheme of control authorities and control bodies recognised as competent to carry out controls and issue certificates in third countries for the purpose of import of products providing equivalent guarantees shows that the rules applied by those authorities and bodies are different and could be difficult to be considered as equivalent to the respective union rules . furthermore , multiplication of control authorities and control bodies standards hampers adequate supervision by the commission . therefore that scheme of recognition of equivalence should be abolished . however , sufficient time should be given to those control authorities and control bodies so that they can prepare themselves for obtaining recognition for the purposes of import of products complying with union rules . ### experience with the scheme of control authorities and control bodies recognised as competent to carry out controls and issue certificates in third countries for the purpose of import of products providing equivalent guarantees shows that the rules applied by those authorities and bodies are different and could be difficult to be considered as equivalent to the respective union rules . furthermore , multiplication of control authorities and control bodies standards hampers adequate supervision by the commission . therefore , that scheme of recognition of equivalence should be modified so as to introduce a new system of equivalence and compliance where appropriate . however , sufficient time should be given to those control authorities and control bodies so that they can prepare themselves for obtaining recognition for the purposes of import of products complying with union rules .


### it is necessary to lay down measures to ensure a smooth transition to some modifications of the legal framework governing the import of organic products into the union , as introduced by this regulation . in particular , in order to ensure a smooth transition from the old to the new legal framework , the power to adopt certain acts should be delegated to the commission in respect of the rules relating to conversion periods starting under regulation no 834 / 2007 , by way of derogation from the general rule that no previous periods may be recognised retroactively as being part of the conversion period . ### it is necessary to lay down measures to ensure a smooth transition to some modifications of the legal framework governing the import of organic products into the union , as introduced by this regulation . in particular , in order to ensure a smooth transition from the old to the new legal framework , the power to adopt certain acts should be delegated to the commission in respect of the rules relating to conversion periods starting under regulation no 834 / 2007 .


### in order to ensure uniform conditions for the implementation of this regulation , implementing powers should be conferred on the commission as regards the technical details for the establishment of the database for the listing of the varieties for which plant reproductive material obtained by the organic production method is available , as regards the authorisation or the withdrawal of the authorisation of the products and substances that may be used in organic production in general and in the production of processed organic food in particular , including the procedures to be followed for the authorisation and the lists of those products and substances and , where appropriate , their description , compositional requirement and conditions for use , as regards the specific and practical modalities regarding the presentation , composition and size of the indications referring to the code numbers of control authorities and control bodies and of the indication of the place where the agricultural raw materials have been farmed , the assignment of code numbers to control authorities and control bodies and the indication of the place where the agricultural raw materials have been farmed , as regards the details and specifications regarding the content , form and way of notification of the notifications by operators and groups of operators of their activity to the competent authorities and the form of publication of the fees that may be collected for the controls , as regards the exchange of information between groups of operators and competent authorities , control authorities and control bodies and between member states and the commission , as regards the recognition or withdrawal of the recognition of control authorities and control bodies which are competent to carry out controls in third countries and the establishment of the list of those control authorities and control bodies and rules to ensure the application of measures in relation to cases of non - compliance , or suspicion thereof , affecting the integrity of imported organic products , as regards the establishment of a list of third countries recognised under article 33 of regulation no 834 / 2007 and the amendment of that list as well as rules to ensure the application of measures in relation to cases of non - compliance , or suspicion thereof , affecting the integrity of organic products imported from those countries , as regards the system to be used to transmit the information necessary for the implementation and monitoring of this regulation , and as regards the establishment of the list of control authorities and control bodies recognised under article 33 of regulation no 834 / 2007 and the amendment of that list . those powers should be exercised in accordance with regulation no 182 / 2011 of the european parliament and of the council34 . __________________ 34 regulation no 182 / 2011 of the european parliament and of the council of 16 february 2011 laying down the rules and general principles concerning mechanisms for control by the member states of commission ' s exercise of implementing powers . ### in order to ensure uniform conditions for the implementation of this regulation , implementing powers should be conferred on the commission as regards the technical details for the establishment of the database for the listing of the varieties for which seed and vegetative propagating material obtained by the organic production method is available , as regards the specific and practical modalities regarding the presentation , composition and size of the indications referring to the code numbers of control authorities and control bodies and of the indication of the place where the agricultural raw materials have been farmed , the assignment of code numbers to control authorities and control bodies and the indication of the place where the agricultural raw materials have been farmed , as regards the details and specifications regarding the content , form and way of notification of the notifications by operators and groups of operators of their activity to the competent authorities and the form of publication of the fees that may be collected for the controls , as regards the recognition or withdrawal of the recognition of control authorities and control bodies which are competent to carry out controls in third countries , following receipt of the assessment by the eu organic agency of the technical dossier , and the establishment of the list of those control authorities and control bodies , as regards the establishment of a list of third countries recognised under article 33 of regulation no 834 / 2007 , as regards the establishment of the list of control authorities and control bodies recognised under article 33 of regulation no 834 / 2007 and the amendment of that list . those powers should be exercised in accordance with regulation no 182 / 2011 of the european parliament and of the council34 . __________________ 34 regulation no 182 / 2011 of the european parliament and of the council of 16 february 2011 laying down the rules and general principles concerning mechanisms for control by the member states of commission ' s exercise of implementing powers .


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


### this regulation establishes the principles of organic production and lays down the rules concerning organic production and the use of indications referring thereto in labelling and advertising . ### this regulation establishes the principles of organic production and the control and certification thereof , and lays down the rules concerning organic production , processing , distribution , controls , and the use of indications referring to organic production in labelling and advertising . it shall provide the basis for the sustainable development of organic production and its positive effects on the environment and public health , while ensuring the effective functioning of the internal market and fair competition , thereby helping farmers to achieve a fair income , ensuring consumer confidence and protecting consumer interests .


### this regulation shall apply to agricultural products listed in annex i to the treaty on the functioning of the european union and to some other products listed in annex i to this regulation , insofar as those agricultural products and those other products are intended to be produced , prepared , distributed , placed on the market , imported or exported as organic . ### this regulation shall apply to the following products originating from agriculture , including aquaculture , where such products are , or are intended to be , produced , prepared , distributed , placed on the union market , or imported into or exported from the union as organic : live or unprocessed agricultural products , including seed and other plant reproductive material ; processed agricultural products for food ; feed ; algae and aquaculture animals ; wine ; yeast ; mushrooms ; collected wild plants and parts thereof , and to other products listed in annex i to this regulation , insofar as those agricultural products and those other products are intended to be produced , prepared , distributed , placed on the market , imported or exported .


### this regulation shall apply to agricultural products listed in annex i to the treaty on the functioning of the european union and to some other products listed in annex i to this regulation , insofar as those agricultural products and those other products are intended to be produced , prepared , distributed , placed on the market , imported or exported as organic . ### this regulation shall apply to the following products originating from agriculture , including aquaculture and beekeeping , where such products are , or are intended to be , produced , prepared , distributed , placed on the union market , or imported into or exported from the union as organic : live or unprocessed agricultural products , including seed and other plant reproductive material ; processed agricultural products for food ; feed ; algae and aquaculture animals ; wine ; yeast ; mushrooms ; collected wild plants and parts thereof , and to other products listed in annex i to this regulation , insofar as those agricultural products and other products are intended to be produced , prepared , distributed , placed on the market , imported or exported .


### this regulation shall apply without prejudice to related union legislation in the fields of inter alia safety of the food chain , animal health and welfare , plant health , and plant reproductive material , and in particular to regulation no xx / xxx of the european parliament and of the council36 and regulation no xx / xxxx of the european parliament and of the council37 . __________________ 36 [ full title ] . 37 [ full title ] . ### this regulation shall apply without prejudice to other union legislation or national provisions , in conformity with union law concerning products specified in this article , such as provisions governing the production , preparation , marketing , labelling and control of those products , and including legislation on foodstuffs and animal nutrition .


### ‘ agricultural raw material’ means an agricultural product that has not been subjected to any operation of preservation or processing ; ### ' agricultural raw material ' or ' aquaculture raw material ' means an agricultural or aquaculture product that has not been subjected to any operation of processing or preparation ;


### ‘ preventive measures’ means measures to be taken in order to ensure soil quality as well as prevention and control of pests and weeds , and to prevent contamination with products or substances that are not authorised under this regulation ; ### ‘ preventive measures’ means measures to be taken in order to ensure soil quality and fertility and preservation of biodiversity , as well as prevention and control of pests , diseases and weeds , and to prevent contamination with products or substances that are not authorised under this regulation at all stages of production , preparation and distribution ;


### ' preventive measures ' means measures to be taken in order to ensure soil quality as well as prevention and control of pests and weeds , and to prevent contamination with products or substances that are not authorised under this regulation ; ### ' preventive and precautionary measures ' means measures to be taken in order to ensure organic production quality as well as preservation of biodiversity and to prevent contamination and commingling with products or substances that are not authorised under this regulation at all stages of production , preparation and distribution ;


### ‘ conversion’ means the transition from non - organic to organic production within a given period of time ; ### ' conversion ' means the transition from non - organic to organic production within a given period of time during which the provisions relating to organic production have been applied ;


### ’preparation’ means the operations of preserving or processing of organic products , including slaughter and cutting for livestock products , packaging , labelling or alterations made to the labelling relating to organic production ; ### ' preparation ' means the operations of preserving or processing of organic products , including slaughter and cutting for livestock products , packaging , labelling or alterations made to the labelling relating to the organic production method used ;


### ’in - conversion feed’ means feed produced during the conversion period , with the exclusion of those harvested in the 12 months following the beginning of the conversion ; ### ' in - conversion products ' means plant products produced during the conversion period , to the exclusion of those harvested in the 12 months following the beginning of the conversion ;


### ‘ catastrophic circumstances’ means circumstances deriving from an ‘ adverse climatic event’ , an ‘ environmental incident’ , a ‘ natural disaster’ or a ‘ catastrophic event’ as defined respectively in points , , and of article 2 of regulation no 1305 / 2013 ; ### ‘ catastrophic circumstances’ means circumstances deriving from an ‘ adverse climatic event’ , an ‘ environmental incident’ , a ‘ natural disaster’ , an ' animal disease ' or a ‘ catastrophic event’ as defined respectively in points , , , and of article 2 of regulation no 1305 / 2013 ;


### ‘ control authority’ means control authority for organic production and labelling of organic products as defined in point 39 of article 2 of regulation no xxx / xxxx [ official controls regulation ] ; ### ' control authority ' means a public administrative organisation of a member state to which the competent authority has delegated , in whole or in part , its competence for inspection and certification in the field of organic production and labelling in accordance with the provisions set out in this regulation . it also includes , where appropriate , the corresponding authority of a third country or the corresponding authority operating in a third country ;


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


### ' genetically modified organism ' means a genetically modified organism as defined in point of article 2 of directive 2001 / 18 / ec of the european parliament and of the council43 which is not obtained through the techniques of genetic modifications listed in annex i . b to that directive , hereinafter referred to as ‘ gmo ' ; __________________ 43 directive 2001 / 18 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 12 march 2001 on the deliberate release into the environment of genetically modified organisms and repealing council directive 90 / 220 / eec . ### ' genetically modified organism ' means a genetically modified organism as defined in directive 2001 / 18 / ec of the european parliament and of the council43 , hereinafter referred to as ‘ gmo ' ; __________________ 43 directive 2001 / 18 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 12 march 2001 on the deliberate release into the environment of genetically modified organisms and repealing council directive 90 / 220 / eec .


### ‘ equivalence’ means meeting the same objectives and principles by applying rules which ensure the same level of assurance of conformity ; ‘ processing aid’ means processing aid as defined in point of article 3 of regulation no 1333 / 2008 ; ### ' equivalent ' , when describing different systems or measures , means that they meet the same objectives and principles by applying rules which ensure the same level of assurance of conformity ;


### are based on the use of preventive measures , when appropriate ; ### are based on risk assessment as defined in article 3 of regulation no 178 / 2002 and the use of precautionary measures , when appropriate ;


### continuing health of the aquatic environment and the quality of surrounding aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems ; ### maintenance of biodiversity in natural aquatic ecosystems , and ensuring the continuing health of the aquatic environment and the quality of surrounding aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems in aquaculture production ;


### specific principles applicable to the processing of organic food and feed ### specific principles applicable to the processing of organic food


### production of processed organic food and feed shall in particular be based on the following specific principles : ### production of processed organic food shall , in particular , be based on the following specific principles :


### processing of food or feed with care , preferably through the use of biological , mechanical and physical methods . ### processing of food with care , preferably through the use of biological , mechanical and physical methods .


### 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 , beekeepers and operators producing algae or aquaculture animals shall respect a conversion period . throughout the conversion period they shall apply all rules on organic production laid down in this regulation and , in particular , the specific rules on conversion set out in annex ii .


### products produced during the conversion period shall not be marketed as organic . ### animals and animal products produced during the conversion period shall not be marketed as organic . plant products harvested 12 months after the start of the conversion period may be marked as conversion products , provided that such products contain only one crop ingredient of agricultural origin .


### 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 production rules set out in part i of annex ii .


### in order to ensure quality , traceability and compliance with this regulation as regards organic seaweed production and adaptation to technical developments , the commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 36 amending or supplementing the specific seaweed production rules as regards : ### in order to ensure quality , traceability and compliance with this regulation as regards organic algae production and adaptation to technical developments , the commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 36 supplementing the specific algae production rules as regards :


### in order to ensure quality , traceability and compliance with this regulation as regards organic aquaculture animals production and adaptation to technical developments , the commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 36 amending or supplementing the specific production rules for aquaculture animals as regards : ### in order to ensure quality , traceability and compliance with this regulation as regards organic aquaculture animals production and adaptation to technical developments , the commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 36 supplementing the specific production rules for aquaculture animals , including for specific aquaculture species , as regards :


### in order to ensure quality , traceability and compliance with this regulation as regards organic processed food and feed production and adaptation to technical developments , the commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 36 amending or supplementing the specific production rules for processed food and feed as regards : ### in order to ensure quality , traceability and compliance with this regulation as regards organic processed feed production and adaptation to technical developments , the commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 36 supplementing the specific production rules for processed feed as regards :


### in order to ensure quality , traceability and compliance with this regulation as regards organic wine production and adaptation to technical developments , the commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 36 amending or supplementing the specific wine production rules as regards oenological practices and restrictions . ### in order to ensure quality , traceability and compliance with this regulation as regards organic wine production and adaptation to technical developments , the commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 36 supplementing the specific wine production rules as regards oenological practices and restrictions , as laid down in points 3 . 2 . , 3 . 3 . , 3 . 4 . and 3 . 5 . of part v of annex ii .


### in order to ensure quality , traceability and compliance with this regulation as regards organic yeast production and adaptation to technical developments , the commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 36 amending or supplementing the specific yeast production rules as regards the processing and the substrates used . ### in order to ensure quality , traceability and compliance with this regulation as regards organic yeast production and adaptation to technical developments , the commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 36 supplementing the specific yeast production rules , as laid down in point 1 . 3 of part vi of annex ii .


### soil management and fertilisation ; ### soil management and fertilisation , as laid down in points 1 . 5 . 4 . and 1 . 5 . 5 of part i of annex ii ;


### plant health and management of pests and weeds ; ### plant health and management of pests , weeds and diseases , as laid down in point 1 . 6 . of part i of annex ii ;


### livestock operators shall in particular comply with the specific production rules set out in part ii of annex ii . ### livestock operators shall in particular comply with the production rules set out in part ii of annex ii .


### feed and feeding ; ### feed and feeding , as laid down in points 4 . 1 . 3 . 3 . and 4 . 1 . 3 . 4 . of part iii of annex ii ;


### disease prevention and veterinary treatment . ### disease prevention and veterinary treatment , as laid down in point 2 . 5 . 4 . of part ii of annex ii .


### seaweed cultivation ; ### algae cultivation , including for different species of algae ;


### the origin of aquaculture animals ; ### the origin of aquaculture animals for each particular species , as laid down in point 4 . 1 . 2 . of part iii of annex ii ;


### aquaculture husbandry , including aquatic containment systems , production systems , maximum stocking density and , where appropriate , minimum stocking density ; ### housing conditions and husbandry practices , as laid down in points 4 . 1 . 5 . and 4 . 2 . 2 . of part iii of annex ii ;


### management of aquaculture animals ; ### management of molluscs , as laid down in point 4 . 2 . 4 . of part iii of annex ii ;


### production rules for processed food and feed ### production rules for processed feed


### operators producing processed food and feed shall in particular comply with the specific production rules set out in part iv of annex ii . ### operators producing processed feed shall comply with the production rules set out in part iv of annex ii .


### preventive measures to be taken ; ### precautionary and preventive measures to be taken ;


### techniques used in food or feed processing . ### techniques used in feed processing .


### in order to ensure the integrity of organic production and adaptation to technical developments , the commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 36 amending or supplementing the rules set out in annex iii . ### in order to ensure the integrity of organic production and adaptation to technical developments , the commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 36 supplementing the rules set out in points 2 , 3 , 4 and 6 of annex iii .


### in the case of products referred to in points and of the first subparagraph of paragraph 1 , the following shall apply : ### in the case of products referred to in points , and of the first subparagraph of paragraph 1 , the following shall apply :


### requests for amendment or withdrawal shall be published by member states . ### the dossier in respect of amendment or withdrawal shall be published by member states and by the commission .


### 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 .


### 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 , 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 . in the labelling and advertising of live or unprocessed agricultural products , terms referring to the organic production method may be used only where , in addition , the entire product has also been produced in accordance with the requirements laid down in this regulation .


### as regards processed food , the terms referred to in paragraph 1 may be used : ### as regards processed food , the terms referred to in paragraph 1 shall be used :


### only in the list of ingredients , where less than 95% of agricultural ingredients are organic and provided that those ingredients comply with the production rules set out in this regulation . ### only in the list of ingredients , where less than 95% of agricultural ingredients are organic and provided that that food complies with the production rules set out in this regulation .


### in order to provide clarity for consumers and to ensure that the appropriate information is communicated to them , the commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 36 concerning adaptation of the list of terms set out in annex iv , taking into account linguistic developments within the member states and concerning the establishment of specific labelling and compositional requirements applicable to feed and ingredients thereof . ### in order to provide clarity for consumers and to ensure that the appropriate information is communicated to them , the commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 36 concerning adaptation of the list of terms set out in annex iv , taking into account linguistic developments within the member states .


### where the organic production logo of the european union is used , an indication of the place where the agricultural raw materials of which the product is composed have been farmed shall also appear in the same visual field as the logo and shall take one of the following forms , as appropriate : ### where the organic production logo of the european union is used , an indication of the place where the agricultural raw materials of which the product is composed have been farmed shall also appear in the same visual field as the logo .


### the indication of the place where the agricultural raw materials have been farmed , in accordance with paragraph 2 of this article and article 232 . ### the indication of the place where the agricultural raw materials have been farmed , in accordance with paragraph 2 of this article and article 23 .


### 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 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 . the groups of products are set out in annex vd .


### 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 in to paragraph 1 , in particular as regards failures to detect or address non - compliance by individual members of the group of operators , may , depending on the seriousness or the extent and consequences of the non - compliance , result in the withdrawal of the organic certification for the whole group .


### in order to ensure the effective and efficient functioning of the certification of a group of operators , the commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 36 concerning the responsibilities of the individual members of a group of operators , the composition and dimension of a group of operators , the categories of products to be produced by a group of operators , the conditions for participation in a group of operators , the set - up and functioning of the group ' s system for internal controls , including the scope , content and frequency of the controls to be carried out . ### the criteria for group certification of groups of operators are set out in annex ve .


### complies with chapters ii , iii and iv and all operators , including the exporters in the third country concerned , have been subject to the control of control authorities or control bodies recognised in accordance with article 29 ; or ### complies with chapters ii , iii and iv and all operators and groups of operators , including exporters in the third country concerned , have been subject to the control of control authorities or control bodies recognised in accordance with article 29 , and the product , upon being imported , is accompanied by a certificate of inspection issued by the recognised control bodies confirming compliance with production rules laid down in this regulation ; or


### the operators in third countries are able to provide at any time , to the importers or the national authorities information allowing the identification of the operator who carried out the last operation with a view to ensuring the traceability of the organic product . ### the operators in third countries are able to provide at any time , to the importers and the national authorities , information enabling all operators who carried out operations to be identified , with a view to ensuring the traceability of the organic product back to all operators involved . such information shall also be made available to the control bodies or control authorities of the importers .


### recognition of control authorities and control bodies ### recognition of control bodies


### an accreditation body outside the union that is a signatory of a multilateral recognition arrangement under the auspices of the international accreditation forum . ### an accreditation body outside the union that is a signatory to a multilateral recognition arrangement for product certification under the auspices of the international accreditation forum or its regional bodies , and which has proven competence in the accreditation of organic certification .


### in order to ensure the transparency of the recognition and supervision procedures , the commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 36 concerning the criteria to be applied to the recognition , or the withdrawal of the recognition , of the control authorities and control bodies referred to in paragraph 1 , as well as concerning the exercise of the supervision by the commission , including through on - the - spot examination . ### in order to ensure the transparency of the recognition and supervision procedures , the commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 36 supplementing the criteria to be applied to the recognition , or the withdrawal of the recognition , of the control bodies referred to in paragraph 1 , as well as laying down provisions concerning the exercise of the supervision by the commission , including through on - the - spot examinations . in the event that serious or repeated infringements of the rules governing inspection and certification are detected , recognition of the control bodies concerned shall be immediately withdrawn , in the third countries concerned as well as throughout the union market , in respect of national accreditation bodies established in the union in accordance with regulation no 765 / 2008 of the european parliament and of the council .


### the commission may adopt implementing acts to ensure the application of measures in relation to cases of non - compliance affecting the integrity of organic products imported under the recognition provided for in this article or suspicion of such cases . such measures may consist in particular in the verification of the integrity of the organic products before placing the products on the market within the union and , where appropriate , the suspension of the authorisation of placing on the market within the union of such products as organic . those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article 37 . ### the commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 36 concerning the application of measures in relation to cases of non - compliance affecting the integrity of organic products imported under the recognition provided for in this article or suspicion of such cases . such measures may consist in particular in the verification of the integrity of the organic products before placing the products on the market within the union and , where appropriate , the suspension of the authorisation of placing on the market within the union of such products as organic .


### the commission may adopt implementing acts to ensure the application of measures in relation to cases of non - compliance affecting the integrity of organic products imported from third countries referred to in this article or suspicion of such cases . such measures may consist in particular in the verification of the integrity of the organic products before placing the products on the market within the union and , where appropriate , the suspension of the authorisation of placing on the market within the union of such products as organic . those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article 37 . ### the commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 36 concerning the application of common measures and procedures for the imposition of sanctions in relation to cases of non - compliance , or suspected non - compliance , affecting the status of organic products imported from third countries referred to in this article . such measures may consist , in particular , in verification of the status of the organic products before they are placed on the market within the union and , where appropriate , suspension of the authorisation to place them on the market within the union as organic products .


### on duly justified imperative grounds of urgency relating to the protection against unfair practices or practices which are incompatible with the principles and rules on organic production , the protection of consumers ' confidence or the protection of fair competition between operators , the commission shall adopt immediately applicable implementing acts in accordance with the procedure referred to in article 37 to take the measures referred to in paragraph 8 of this article or to decide on the withdrawal of the recognition of the control authorities and control bodies referred to in paragraph 1 of this article . ### on duly justified imperative grounds of urgency relating to the protection against unfair practices or practices which are incompatible with the principles and rules on organic production , the protection of consumers ' confidence or the protection of fair competition between operators , the commission shall adopt immediately applicable implementing acts in accordance with the procedure referred to in article 37 to decide on the withdrawal of recognition of the control authorities and control bodies referred to in paragraph 1 of this article .


### on the basis of annual reports to be sent to the commission , by 31 march of each year , by the third countries referred to in paragraph 1 regarding the implementation and enforcement of the control measures established by them , the commission assisted by the member states shall ensure appropriate supervision of the recognised third countries by regularly reviewing their recognition . the nature of the supervision shall be determined on the basis of an assessment of the risk of non - compliance . ### on the basis of annual reports to be sent to the commission , by 31 march of each year , by the third countries referred to in paragraph 1 regarding the implementation and enforcement of the control measures established by them , and in the light of any other information received , the commission , assisted by the member states , shall ensure appropriate supervision of the recognised third countries by annually reviewing their recognition . the nature of the supervision shall be determined on the basis of an assessment of the risk of non - compliance , taking into account in particular the volume of exports to the union from the third country concerned , the results of the monitoring and supervisory activities carried out by the competent authority and the results of previous controls . the commission shall regulary report to the european parliament and the council on the outcome of its review .


### the commission shall adopt implementing acts as regards the system to be used for transmitting the information referred to in paragraph 1 , the details of information to be transmitted , and the date by which that information is to be transmitted . those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article 37 . ### the commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 36 concerning the system to be used for transmitting the information referred to in paragraph 1 , the details of information to be transmitted , and the date by which that information is to be transmitted .


### 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 be reviewed or cease to apply on 31 december 2021 .


### – natural gums and resins , ### – natural gums ,


### 3 . 3 . in the case of treatment with a product not authorised for organic production , the competent authority shall require a new conversion period in accordance with point 1 . 3 . 1 . ### 3 . 3 . in the case of treatment with a product not authorised for organic production , the competent authority shall require a new conversion period for treated parts of the parcels in accordance with point 1 . 3 . 1 .


### that period may be shortened in the following two cases : ### the competent authorities may decide that that period may be shortened in the following cases :


### treatment with a product not authorised for organic production as part of a compulsory control measure for pests or weeds , including quarantine organisms or invasive species , imposed by the competent authority of the member state ; ### parcels treated with a product not authorised for organic production as part of a compulsory control measure for pests or weeds , including quarantine organisms or invasive species , imposed by the competent authority of the member state ;


### treatment with a product not authorised for organic production as part of scientific tests approved by the competent authority of the member state . ### parcels treated with a product not authorised for organic production as part of scientific tests approved by the competent authority of the member state .


### the harvest following the treatment may not be sold with reference to organic production . ### the harvest following the treatment may not be sold with reference to in - conversion or organic production methods .


### 3 . 5 . 2 . notwithstanding point 1 . 3 . 5 . 1 . , the conversion period may be reduced to one year for pasturages and open air areas used by non - herbivore species . ### 3 . 5 . 2 . notwithstanding point 1 . 3 . 5 . 1 . , the competent authorities may reduce the conversion period to one year for pasturages and open air areas used by non - herbivore species .


### 5 . 2 . the fertility and biological activity of the soil shall be maintained and increased by multiannual crop rotation including legumes and other green manure crops , and by the application of livestock manure or organic material , both preferably composted , from organic production . ### 5 . 2 . the fertility and biological activity of the soil shall be maintained and increased by the use of soil engineering , by multiannual crop rotation including mandatory leguminous crops as the main or cover crop for rotating crops and other green manure crops , and by the application of livestock manure or organic material , both preferably composted , from organic production .


### 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 , with regard to the protection of waters against pollution caused by nitrates from agricultural sources applied on the 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 .


### 6 . 1 . the prevention of damage caused by pests and weeds shall rely primarily on the protection by : ### 6 . 1 . the prevention of damage caused by pests weeds and diseases shall rely primarily on the protection by :


### – thermal processes such as solarisation and shallow steam treatment of the soil . ### – thermal processes such as solarisation and , exclusively for protected crops , shallow steam treatment of the soil .


### 6 . 2 . where plants cannot be protected adequately from pests by measures provided for in point 1 . 6 . 1 . or in the case of an established threat to a crop , only products authorised for use in organic production pursuant to article 19 may be used and only to the extent necessary . ### 6 . 2 . where plants cannot be protected adequately from pests , weeds and diseases by measures provided for in point 1 . 6 . 1 . or in the case of an established threat to a crop , only products authorised for use in organic production pursuant to article 19 may be used , and only to the extent necessary . operators shall keep documentation proving the need for the use of such products .


### 6 . 3 . the traps or dispensers of products other than pheromones shall prevent the substances from being released into the environment and prevent contact between the substances and the crops being cultivated . the traps shall be collected after use and disposed of safely . ### 6 . 3 . in relation to products used in traps or dispensers other than pheromones , the traps and / or dispensers shall prevent the substances from being released into the environment and shall prevent contact between the substances and the crops being cultivated . all traps including pheromone traps shall be collected after use and safely disposed of .


### with regard to cleaning and disinfection , only the products for cleaning and disinfection in plant production authorised for use in organic production pursuant to article 19 shall be used . ### for cleaning and disinfection , products shall be used in plant production only if they are authorised for use in organic production pursuant to article 19 .


### 1 . where the farmer producing livestock does not manage agricultural land and has not established a written cooperation agreement with another farmer , landless livestock production shall be prohibited . ### 1 . landless livestock production , by which the operator of the livestock does not manage agricultural land and / or has not concluded a written cooperation agreement with another operator in accordance with annex ii , part i , point 1 . 5 . 4 . , shall be prohibited with the exeption of beekeeping .


### 2 . 1 . the conversion period shall start at the earliest when the farmer has notified his activity to the competent authorities and subjected his holding to the control system in accordance with this regulation . ### 2 . 1 . the conversion period shall start at the earliest when the farmer or operator has notified his activity to the competent authorities and subjected his holding to the control system in accordance with this regulation .


### 2 . 2 . conversion periods specific to the type of animal production are set out in point 2 . ### 2 . 2 . in the case of non - simultaneous conversion of pasturage / land used for animal feed and animals , the periods specific to the type of animal production set out in point 2 shall be applied .


### 2 . 4 . animals and animal products may be considered organic at the end of the conversion period if there is simultaneous conversion of the complete production unit , including livestock , pasturage or any land used for animal feed . ### 2 . 4 . the total combined conversion period for both existing animals and their offspring , pasturage and / or any land used for animal feed , may be reduced to 24 months if the animals are mainly fed with products from the production unit in conversion .


### the choice of breeds shall be appropriate and shall contribute to the prevention of any suffering and to avoiding the need for the mutilation of animals . ### appropriate breeds shall be chosen . the choice of breeds shall also contribute to the prevention of any suffering and to avoiding the need for the mutilation of animals .


### 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 , lameness , sudden death , spontaneous abortion and difficult births requiring caesarean operations . preference shall be given to indigenous breeds and strains .


### livestock shall be fed with organic feed that meets the animal ' s nutritional requirements at the various stages of its development . restricted feeding shall not be permitted in livestock production ; ### livestock shall be fed with organic feed that meets the animal ' s nutritional requirements at the various stages of its development , in terms of both quality and quantity . restricted feeding shall not be permitted in livestock production . a part of the ration may contain feed from holdings which are in conversion to organic farming . by way of exception to the production rules relating to non - availability of organic farm input in accordance with point of the first subparagraph of article 17 , where farmers are unable to obtain protein feed exclusively from organic production for porcine and poultry species , the maximum percentage of non - organic protein feed authorised per period of 12 months for those species shall not exceed 5 % and shall be decreased in line with its availability . the percentage of the dry matter of feed from agricultural origin shall be calculated .


### fattening practices shall be reversible at any stage of the rearing process . force - feeding is forbidden ; ### force - feeding is forbidden ;


### 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 10 % 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 20 % of the total average amount of feedingstuffs 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 have not been part of an organic production unit of that holding in the last five years . when both in - conversion feedingstuffs and feedingstuffs from parcels in their first year of conversion are being used , the total combined percentage of such feedingstuffs shall not exceed the maximum percentages fixed in point 1 . 4 . 3 . 1 .


### only organic feed materials of animal origin as well as feed materials and feed additives authorised for use in organic production pursuant to article 19 may be used in the processing of organic feed and in the feeding of organic animals . ### only organic feed materials of plant and animal origin , feed materials of invertebrate origin and fermentative products from organic origin , as well as feed materials and feed additives authorised for use in organic production pursuant to article 19 may be used in the processing of organic feed and in the feeding of organic animals . non - organic protein feed may be used provided that : it is not available in organic form ; it is produced or prepared without chemical solvents ; and its use is limited to porcine and poultry species and to specific stages of development and specific protein compounds . this is an exception to the production rules relating to non - availability of organic farm input in accordance with point of article 17 . where farmers are unable to obtain protein feed exclusively from organic production for porcine and poultry species , the maximum percentage of non - organic protein feed authorised per period of 12 months for those species shall not exceed 5 % and shall be decreased in line with the availability of organic protein feed . non - organic spices , herbs and molasses may be used , provided that : they are not available in organic form ; they are produced or prepared without chemical solvents ; and their use is limited to 1 % of the feed ration of a given species , calculated annually as a percentage of the dry matter of feed from agricultural origin . this is an exeption to the production rules relating to non - availability of organic farm input in accordance with point of article 17 , where farmers are unable to obtain spices , herbs , and molasses exclusively from organic production . the percentage shall be decreased in line with the availability of organic spices , herbs and molasses ; products from sustainable fisheries may be used , provided that : they are produced or prepared without chemical solvents ; their use is restricted to non - herbivores ; and the use of fish protein hydrolysate is restricted solely to young animals ; this is an exeption to the production rules relating to non - availability of organic farm input in accordance with point of article 17 , where farmers are unable to obtain products from sustainable fisheries exclusively from organic production . the percentage shall be decreased in line with the availability of organic fisheries .


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


### 6 . 5 . open air areas may be partially covered . verandas shall not be considered as open air areas . ### 6 . 5 . open air areas may be partially covered . verandas shall only be considered as open air areas for breeding birds .


### 7 . 3 . the livestock shall have permanent access to open air areas , preferably pasture , whenever weather conditions and the state of the ground allow this unless restrictions and obligations related to the protection of human and animal health are imposed on the basis of union legislation . ### 7 . 3 . the livestock shall have permanent access to open air areas , including open - air pens and pasture as appropriate to the species concerned , whenever weather conditions and the state of the ground allow this , unless restrictions and obligations related to the protection of human and animal health are imposed pursuant to union legislation .


### class or species does and their offspring growing rabbits bucks ### maximum number of animals per ha equivalent to 170 kg n / ha / year 25 100 25


### wild caught or non - organic aquaculture animals may be brought into a holding with a view to improving genetic stock . such animals shall be kept under organic management for at least three months before they may be used for breeding . ### wild caught or non - organic aquaculture animals may be brought into a holding only in duly justified cases where organic breed is not available or new genetic stock for breeding purposes is brought into the production unit after the authorisation has been granted by the competent authority , with a view to improving genetic stock . such animals shall be kept under organic management for at least three months before they may be used for breeding .


### in the case of non - organic feed materials from plant origin , feed materials from animal and mineral origin , feed additives , certain products used in animal nutrition and processing aids shall be used only if they have been authorised for use in organic production under this regulation ; ### in the case of non - organic feed materials from animal and mineral origin , feed additives , certain products used in animal nutrition and processing aids shall be used only if they have been authorised for use in organic production under this regulation ;


### the growing areas shall be of high ecological status as defined by directive 2000 / 60 / ec . ### the growing areas shall be of high ecological status as defined by directive 2000 / 60 / ec . natural landscape elements such as ' natural heritage sites ' shall be preserved .