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1.  Introduction:

Organic farming is an agricultural method that aims to produce food for human consumption and feed relying only on natural substances and processes. This way, organic farming has a limited environmental impact, by encouraging:

• the responsible use of energy and natural resources
• the maintenance of biodiversity
• preservation of regional ecological balances
• enhancement of soil fertility
• maintenance of water quality
• respect of natural cycles and animal welfare
• absence of use of chemical and synthetic products,
• absence of GMO
• transparent labelling for consumers

European Union (EU) Regulations and other National and International Standards on organic farming are designed to provide a clear structure for the production of organic agricultural products. This is to satisfy consumer demand for trustworthy organic products whilst providing a fair marketplace for producers, distributors and marketers.

EGYCERT has developed its private system of controls for organic products, in equivalence with the requirements laid down in European Union Regulations (EC) 834/2007 & 889/2008, which is applicable for export to Great Britain. EGYCERT Production Standard and Control Measures is available upon request to any operator interested in submitting his undertaking to EGYCERT Control System. Send your inquiry at info@egy-cert.com

A new EU Organic Regulation has come into force in the EU member states on 01.01.2022, while for operators in third countries, there will be a transitional period until 31.12.2024 to switch to certification according to the new regulation. The amended regulation aims at guaranteeing fair competition to producers, prevent fraud and increase consumer confidence in organic products. It consists of the basic act Regulation (EU) 2018/848, as well as secondary legislation (so called delegating and implementing acts).

An overview on the applicable Regulations can be found on Egycert website under the document Overview of New EU Organic Regulations.