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Library
Official letters
![Nature-based water resilience cannot wait](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2020/06/JointLetter-420x540.png)
05/03/2024
Water
Nature-based water resilience cannot wait
Open letter: Nature-based water resilience cannot wait Brussels, 5 March 2024 Dear European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, We…
![Joint open letter on the need to publish the EU legislative framework for Sustainable Food Systems before the end of this Commission’s mandate](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2022/03/comm_website_THUMBNAILS-420x540.png)
Joint open letter on the need to publish the EU legislative framework for Sustainable Food Systems before the end of this Commission’s mandate
Brussels, 6th September 2023 Dear President von der Leyen, We, the undersigned organisations, and distinguished academics, are writing once again…
![Nature restoration cannot be postponed](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2022/03/comm_website_THUMBNAILS-420x540.png)
10/07/2023
Biodiversity
Nature restoration cannot be postponed
Dear Members of the European Parliament, During the plenary votes of 12 July you will decide on the fate of…
![An ambitious Nature Restoration Law is needed for resilient and productive farming systems](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2022/03/comm_website_THUMBNAILS-420x540.png)
12/06/2023
Biodiversity
An ambitious Nature Restoration Law is needed for resilient and productive farming systems
Dear Members and Substitute Members of the Environment Committee, On Thursday 15 June you are invited to vote on the…
![Re: EP resolution on food security](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2022/03/comm_website_THUMBNAILS-420x540.png)
Re: EP resolution on food security
The war against Ukraine raises legitimate concerns over price increases and availability of certain agriculture inputs, namely cereals for animal…
![Ending the use of cages in animal farming](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2021/04/end_cage_age-420x540.jpg)
Ending the use of cages in animal farming
Ending the use of cages in animal farming. “End the cage age” ECI received 1.4 million verified signatures from every…
![Concerns about the intention to extend the scope of the Ecolabel to include agricultural food products, processed foods and products from aquaculture To Mr Janez Potočnik, European Commissioner for the Environment and Dacian Cioloş, European Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2020/06/EURegulation-420x540.png)
27/09/2011
Organic regulations
Concerns about the intention to extend the scope of the Ecolabel to include agricultural food products, processed foods and products from aquaculture To Mr Janez Potočnik, European Commissioner for the Environment and Dacian Cioloş, European Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development
![On labelling of origin](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2020/06/FoodPolicy-2-420x540.png)
12/11/2009
Food policy
On labelling of origin
![On nutrition labeling](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2020/06/FoodPolicy-2-420x540.png)
12/11/2008
Food policy
On nutrition labeling
Factsheets and manuals
![Management of pesticide residues in organic products – a follow-up brief](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2023/12/EU-organic-regulations-420x540.png)
25/06/2024
Organic regulations
Management of pesticide residues in organic products – a follow-up brief
IFOAM Organics Europe published its Position Paper on the Management of Pesticide Residues in Organic Products early summer in 2023.…
![Use of Flavourings in Organic Food](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2022/06/Capvture-420x540.png)
30/06/2022
Organic regulations
Use of Flavourings in Organic Food
This guidance is based on IFOAM Organics Europe understanding of the new Regulation (EU) 2018/848 (referred to in this document…
![Organic - part of the solution! Water](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2009/06/ifoameu_factsheet_organic_part_of_the_solution_water_thumbnail-420x540.png)
22/06/2009
Water
Organic - part of the solution! Water
Press releases
![Welcome back, Ms von der Leyen. EU organic looks forward to continue transforming our rural areas & food systems](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2022/11/pressrelease-1-420x540.png)
Welcome back, Ms von der Leyen. EU organic looks forward to continue transforming our rural areas & food systems
Re-election Ms von der Leyen as President of the EU Commission took place today, 18 July 2024, with 401 votes…
![Parliament's vote on Green Claims Directive: IFOAM Organics Europe welcomes efforts to curb greenwashing and the acknowledgement of specific environmental assessment needs for agri-food](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2022/10/comm_website_THUMBNAILS_sustainability_labelling-420x540.jpg)
Parliament's vote on Green Claims Directive: IFOAM Organics Europe welcomes efforts to curb greenwashing and the acknowledgement of specific environmental assessment needs for agri-food
BRUSSELS, 12 MARCH 2024 – IFOAM Organics Europe welcomes today’s plenary vote on the directive on green claims. This directive…
![Green claims: organic movement applauds renewed recognition of PEF's shortcomings for agrifood](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2024/01/Sustainable-labelling_Small-420x540.jpg)
Green claims: organic movement applauds renewed recognition of PEF's shortcomings for agrifood
BRUSSELS, 14 FEBRUARY 2024 – IFOAM Organics Europe welcomes today’s vote on green claims as it underscores the limitations of…
![Green Claims: Organics Europe highlights Product Environmental Footprint method's shortcomings for agri-food](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2022/10/comm_website_THUMBNAILS_sustainability_labelling-420x540.jpg)
Green Claims: Organics Europe highlights Product Environmental Footprint method's shortcomings for agri-food
BRUSSELS, 23 JANUARY 2024 – As compromise amendment negotiations on the Green Claims Directive proposal are taking place within the…
![Nature restoration law adoption gives hope for food & farming systems](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2022/11/pressrelease-420x540.png)
12/07/2023
Biodiversity
Nature restoration law adoption gives hope for food & farming systems
BRUSSELS, 12 JULY 2023 – IFOAM Organics Europe welcomes the adoption of the Nature Restoration Law by MEPs today. Jan…
![EU organic movement warns against greenwashing](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2022/10/comm_website_THUMBNAILS_sustainability_labelling-420x540.jpg)
EU organic movement warns against greenwashing
BRUSSELS, 13 FEBRUARY 2023 – IFOAM Organics Europe warns against the misuse of claims, labels, or communication initiatives about food…