This is a legal necessity, but can also be very useful in helping you to control your costs. All your organic ingredients must have been produced by an organically certified supplier. Providing the certificate has been issued by an approved body in the EC, it has to be accepted by all the other EC bodies . It is suggested that you consult your Organic Sector Body should you wish to purchase imported raw materials from non-EC countries. This is because some country's certifying bodies are not recognised in Europe.
Most agricultural ingredients used by food processors are available as organic.
You must always use organic ingredients unless a non-organic ingredient is listed in the Regulation . Some ingredients cannot be used because they contain additives which are not permitted . Only a few non-organic raw materials are permitted under Regulation, these are listed in Annex VI of the Regulation. Do ask your Organic Sector Body for advice if in doubt. You are not allowed to substitute organic raw materials with non-organic raw materials .