Accreditation by MAFF is expected sometime this summer. It includes an immediate ban on the use of genetically modified products in the feed used in production. Other rules such as the exclusion of antibiotics in feed must be introduced within 12 months of the entry into force of the regulation. Danish Organic Dairy Production Denmark is an important dairy producer and exporter in Europe, and one of the world's leaders in developing an organic dairy sector. For details on the status and outlook for Denmark's organic dairy sector see a report prepared by Melissa Schmaedick of FAS's Dairy, Livestock and Poultry Division.
Major fruits grown include berries, apples, avocados, lemons, kiwifruit, oranges and cherries.
The main vegetable categories were asparagus, lettuce, potatoes, squash, melons and tomatoes. The program parallels the Gold Key Program offered by the U.S. Foreign Commercial Service. Additional promotion of this program is planned through outreach activities. Brochures have been printed and are available for interested state representatives, groups, and organizations. For contact information see Attache report CA0082 .