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Library
Official letters
![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…
![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
Organic infographics and videos
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…
Leaflets
![Plant health care in organic farming - The role of natural substances in a biodiversity-based system approach](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2021/12/plant_health_care_leaflet-420x540.jpg)
Plant health care in organic farming - The role of natural substances in a biodiversity-based system approach
One of organic agriculture’s defining traits is its approach towards plant health care, relying mainly on preventive and indirect measures…
Reports and studies
![Report on contaminants present in food - Evaluation of survey results](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2023/05/Deliverable-1.3-Report-on-contaminants-present-in-food-420x540.png)
Report on contaminants present in food - Evaluation of survey results
This report contains the results of a survey on contaminants on food and how to deal with them. The survey…
![Pilot study of spray drift on small organic farms in Switzerland](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2023/05/Case_study_drift-2022-10-17-420x540.png)
Pilot study of spray drift on small organic farms in Switzerland
Spray drift is a major problem for organic farmers, particularly in small fields (Speiser and Kretzschmar, 2021). To support the…
![Cases of pesticide residues – Illustrating the decisions taken by control bodies and control authorities in Europe](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2023/05/Report_D2.2-270922_Cases-of-pesticide-residues--420x540.png)
Cases of pesticide residues – Illustrating the decisions taken by control bodies and control authorities in Europe
The handling of organic products contaminated with pesticide residues is highly diverse within Europe. Also, differences between different actors within…
![Organic agriculture and its benefits for climate and biodiversity](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2022/04/paper-organic-benefits-for-climate-and-biodiversity-420x540.png)
Organic agriculture and its benefits for climate and biodiversity
Changing the way we produce food can make a big difference in mitigating climate change, can help farmers to adapt…
Press releases
![24 finalists highlight excellent examples of EU organic from field to fork](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2023/03/EU-Organic-Awards-420x540.jpg)
24 finalists highlight excellent examples of EU organic from field to fork
BRUSSELS, 19 JULY 2024 – Today the EU Commission revealed the finalists of the 2024 EU Organic Awards, the EU-wide…
![Organic and agroecological farming are the best guarantee for long-term food security](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2020/06/TPO-420x540.png)
Organic and agroecological farming are the best guarantee for long-term food security
Brussels, 5 September 2023 – At today’s high-level expert webinar “Safeguarding long-term food security“, TP Organics, the European Technology Platform…
![EU Organic Awards - Get to know this year's finalists](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2022/09/comm_website_THUMBNAILS-15-420x540.jpg)
EU Organic Awards - Get to know this year's finalists
BRUSSELS, 18 JULY 2023 – Today, the finalists for the annual EU organic awards have been announced. 24 are shortlisted…
![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…
![[Save bees & farmers press release] 1 million EU citizens tell EU Commission: end the war against nature](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2022/11/pressrelease-1-420x540.png)
[Save bees & farmers press release] 1 million EU citizens tell EU Commission: end the war against nature
On Friday 25 November, representatives of the European Citizens Initiative Save Bees and Farmers delivered a clear message to Vice-President…
![EU Organic Awards – Get to know the finalists](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2020/06/PR-420x540.png)
EU Organic Awards – Get to know the finalists
BRUSSELS, 20 JULY 2022 – Today, the finalists for the first annual EU organic awards have been announced. 24 are shortlisted…
![EU Organic Awards – Applications opened at high-level event](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2020/06/PR-420x540.png)
EU Organic Awards – Applications opened at high-level event
BRUSSELS, 25 MARCH 2022 – Today, Commissioner for agriculture Janusz Wojciechowski launched the applications for the first ever EU organic…