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![What the Global Biodiversity Framework means for agriculture](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2020/06/Biodiversity2-420x540.jpg)
22/12/2022
Biodiversity
What the Global Biodiversity Framework means for agriculture
Two years later than initially planned, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, world leaders adopted the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF).…
![All CAP Strategic Plans approved, just like Parliament’s report on long-term vision for rural areas](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2020/06/CAP-2-420x540.png)
All CAP Strategic Plans approved, just like Parliament’s report on long-term vision for rural areas
On 13 December, the European Commission approved the last national Common Agricultural Policy’s (CAP) Strategic Plan and the European Parliament…
![Businesses discuss organic market, regenerative and more](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2021/01/IFOAM-OE-Meets-Business-420x540.png)
07/12/2022
Events
Businesses discuss organic market, regenerative and more
For the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic broke out, business active in and interested in organic met again in…
![Agreement on new deforestation law](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2020/09/GP0STPO9P_Web_size_with_credit_line-420x534.jpg)
Agreement on new deforestation law
EU consumption is responsible for around 10% of global deforestation. In the beginning of December, the Council and European Parliament…
![Press conference: EU pesticide reduction under fierce attack](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2022/11/comm_website_THUMBNAILS_SUR-420x540.jpg)
Press conference: EU pesticide reduction under fierce attack
In June 2022, the EU Commission presented a legislative proposal on the “sustainable use of plant protection products” (SUR), which…
![Welcome note November 2022](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2020/06/WelcomeNote-2-420x540.png)
Welcome note November 2022
Dear reader, I am happy to welcome you to this year’s last edition of our newsletter. I am proud to…
![1 million EU citizens knock on EU’s door: No synthetic pesticides to save bees & farmers](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2021/09/Save-the-Bees-420x512.png)
1 million EU citizens knock on EU’s door: No synthetic pesticides to save bees & farmers
Over 1 million EU citizens are asking to restore nature, provide healthy food, healthy soil and clean water. On Friday 25…
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24/11/2022
Events
Preview of events
This year’s meeting of companies active in and interested in organic will take a deep-dive into a variety of topics…
![‘Way forward in organic plant health care strategies’ Conference, 17-18 November 2022, online](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2022/11/comm_website_THUMBNAILS_PlantHealthCare-420x540.jpg)
‘Way forward in organic plant health care strategies’ Conference, 17-18 November 2022, online
On 17 & 18 November, IFOAM Organics Europe, BÖLW and JKI Institüte organised an online conference on the ‘Way forward…
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23/11/2022
Events
Review of events
On 8 July 2022, the first ClieNFarms public policy workshop, organised by IFOAM Organics Europe, took place online. The workshop…
![XXIV Premios Internacionales a la Investigación y Defensa en Producción Ecológica “Andrés Núñez de Prado”](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2022/11/Nunez-de-Prado-420x540.jpg)
23/11/2022
Events
XXIV Premios Internacionales a la Investigación y Defensa en Producción Ecológica “Andrés Núñez de Prado”
We are happy and proud to announce that the contest “Andrés y Francisco Nuñez de Prado” organized by Nuñez de…
![GMO-free Europe Event held at the European Parliament to take a stand discuss the European Commission's new NGT legislative proposal](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2022/10/policy_GMOs_event_GMO-free-regions_202210-3-420x540.png)
GMO-free Europe Event held at the European Parliament to take a stand discuss the European Commission's new NGT legislative proposal
The European Commission announced a new legislative proposal for so-called ‘Novel Genomic Techniques’ in the second quarter of 2023. This…
![Last chance to join organic sector’s signature event for companies involved & interested in organic](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2021/01/IFOAM-OE-Meets-Business-420x540.png)
17/11/2022
Events
Last chance to join organic sector’s signature event for companies involved & interested in organic
This year’s meeting of companies active in and interested in organic will take a deep-dive into a variety of topics…
![Representing organic at Bucharest Leaders’ Summit – The role of organic in the EU Green Deal](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2022/11/EC_BucharestLeadersSummit-420x540.png)
Representing organic at Bucharest Leaders’ Summit – The role of organic in the EU Green Deal
On 10 November 2022, our Director Eduardo Cuoco joined the Bucharest Leaders’ Summit via livestream. During a session on sustainable…
![NGOs demand adequate methodologies in upcoming legal proposal on green claims– also for apparel & footwear](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2022/11/comm_website_THUMBNAILS-420x540.png)
10/11/2022
Textiles
NGOs demand adequate methodologies in upcoming legal proposal on green claims– also for apparel & footwear
The European Commission’s is working on an upcoming legislative proposal to help justify (‘substantiate’) green claims and prevent greenwashing. However,…
![Changes in regulation on recognition of control authorities & bodies for the purpose of import of organic products into the EU](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2020/06/EURegulation-420x540.png)
28/10/2022
Organic regulations
Changes in regulation on recognition of control authorities & bodies for the purpose of import of organic products into the EU
While the EU Organic Regulation 2018/848 has been in force since the start of the year, implementing regulation that specify…
![Sustainability labelling for food: one day to understand all about it](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2022/10/comm_website_THUMBNAILS_sustainability_labelling-420x540.jpg)
Sustainability labelling for food: one day to understand all about it
The European Commission is expected to reveal their proposal for a Regulation on Substantiating Green Claims based on the Product…
![Organic movement responds to public consultation on Soil Health Law](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2022/11/comm_website_THUMBNAILS_healthysoils-420x540.jpg)
25/10/2022
Soil
Organic movement responds to public consultation on Soil Health Law
Soil health is a cornerstone of organic farming and common organic farming practices improve actively soil quality. Healthy soils are…
![Farmers at the centre of research, innovation & knowledge exchange in TP Organics new study](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2020/06/TPO-420x540.png)
Farmers at the centre of research, innovation & knowledge exchange in TP Organics new study
Organic living labs and lighthouse farms in Europe is a brand new study by TP Organics, the European technology platform…
![Save the Date: GMO-Free Europe Event 2022 - 17 November](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2022/09/comm_website_THUMBNAILS-1-420x540.png)
Save the Date: GMO-Free Europe Event 2022 - 17 November
We invite you to join us for a GMO-free Europe event at the European Parliament to discuss the European Commission’s…
![Welcome note September 2022 Newsletter - EU Organic Day and EU Organic Awards](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2020/06/WelcomeNote-2-420x540.png)
Welcome note September 2022 Newsletter - EU Organic Day and EU Organic Awards
23 September was a day of celebrations! Besides the autumn equinox, it was the second edition of EU Organic Day.…
![SmartAgriHubs final event: 26-28 September, Lison, Portugal](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2020/06/SmartAgriHubs-420x540.png)
29/09/2022
Events
SmartAgriHubs final event: 26-28 September, Lison, Portugal
SmartAgriHubs is coming to an end this year and had its final event in Lisbon from 26 to 28 September.…
![SAVE THE DATE - IFOAM Organics Europe Meets Business: 30 November, Brussels, Belgium](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2021/01/IFOAM-OE-Meets-Business-420x540.png)
28/09/2022
Events
SAVE THE DATE - IFOAM Organics Europe Meets Business: 30 November, Brussels, Belgium
On 30th November, IFOAM Organics Europe will organise the 5th edition of IFOAM Organics Europe Meets Business. During this event…
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Preview of events
This year’s edition of the Organic Innovation Days, the only EU event on organic and agroecological research and innovation, will…
![Organic Innovation Days 2022: 11-12 October, Flanders and Brussels, Belgium](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2022/02/comm_website_THUMBNAILS-9-420x540.jpg)
27/09/2022
Events
Organic Innovation Days 2022: 11-12 October, Flanders and Brussels, Belgium
This year’s edition of the Organic Innovation Days, the only EU event on organic and agroecological research and innovation, will…
![CAP updates: Nine Strategic Plans approved, new derogations, feedback performance framework and future CAP network](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2020/06/CAP-2-420x540.png)
26/09/2022
CAP
CAP updates: Nine Strategic Plans approved, new derogations, feedback performance framework and future CAP network
Approval of CAP 2023-2027 Strategic Plans: Where are we now? Nine CAP national Strategic Plans out of 27 have been…
![Celebrating organic practices throughout the supply chain - Winners of the EU Organic Awards](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2022/09/comm_website_THUMBNAILS-15-420x540.jpg)
23/09/2022
EU Organic Day
Celebrating organic practices throughout the supply chain - Winners of the EU Organic Awards
BRUSSELS, 23 SEPTEMBER 2022 – Today, on EU Organic Day, representatives of a pan-European collaboration handed out the first EU…
![Watch the EU Organic Awards ceremony, tomorrow 23/9, 10:00](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2022/09/comm_website_THUMBNAILS-15-420x540.jpg)
Watch the EU Organic Awards ceremony, tomorrow 23/9, 10:00
Tomorrow, Friday 23 September, there will be the second edition of the EU Organic Day, established by the European Commission…
![Public consultation on Soil Health Law is open](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2022/11/comm_website_THUMBNAILS_healthysoils-420x540.jpg)
21/09/2022
Soil
Public consultation on Soil Health Law is open
The European Commission has opened a public consultation on the Soil Health Law to which everyone can submit feedback until…
![20-years of IFOAM Organics Europe in Brussels – Re-live the celebration](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2022/03/20_years-1.png)
20-years of IFOAM Organics Europe in Brussels – Re-live the celebration
©Chris MarchalTake a look at our Facebook album for more pictures of the event On Wednesday 11 May 2022, more…
![European Parliament adopts position on deforestation-free products](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2020/06/Biodiversity-420x540.jpg)
14/09/2022
Biodiversity
European Parliament adopts position on deforestation-free products
The European Parliament has voted on its position on the Commission proposal for a regulation on deforestation-free products. On 13…
![SANA exhibition in Bologna: 8-9 September, Bologna, Italy](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2022/09/comm_website_THUMBNAILS-23-420x540.jpg)
09/09/2022
Events
SANA exhibition in Bologna: 8-9 September, Bologna, Italy
Our Director, Eduardo Cuoco, colleagues were at the SANA exhibition in Bologna on 8-9 September to meet our Italian members…
![EU Organic Day in two weeks – Join us (online) on 23/9](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2021/09/comm_website_THUMBNAILS-420x540.png)
09/09/2022
EU Organic Day
EU Organic Day in two weeks – Join us (online) on 23/9
In two weeks, the European organic movement will have its time to shine at the EU Organic Day. Let’s use…
![Organic and You(th): Re-imagining the future of food](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2022/09/301414476_1721282801603818_4651616697451903311_n-420x540.jpg)
06/09/2022
Events
Organic and You(th): Re-imagining the future of food
We are facing a global climate and biodiversity crises and a war in Europe. It seems discouraging. However, at the…
![New position paper on organic textiles in a context of strong political momentum](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2022/04/Textiles-420x540.jpg)
25/08/2022
Textiles
New position paper on organic textiles in a context of strong political momentum
IFOAM Organics Europe published its revised position paper Organic textiles – Protecting the credibility of the organic label. The publication…
![CAP updates: Status Strategic Plans, new derogations, feedback performance framework and future CAP network](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2020/06/CAP-2-420x540.png)
18/08/2022
CAP
CAP updates: Status Strategic Plans, new derogations, feedback performance framework and future CAP network
Approval of CAP 2023-2027 Strategic Plans: Where are we now? During the EU Agriculture and Fisheries Council configuration (AGRIFISH) meeting…
![Natexpo 2022: Don’t miss the reunion in Lyon! 18-20 September](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2022/08/thumb_31877_post_card-420x193.jpeg)
11/08/2022
Events
Natexpo 2022: Don’t miss the reunion in Lyon! 18-20 September
Natexpo, the international trade show for organic products, is returning to Eurexpo (Lyon) from 18 to 20 September 2022. With…
![TP Organics’ Science Day: 29 July, Nuremberg, Germany](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2020/06/TPO-420x540.png)
04/08/2022
Events
TP Organics’ Science Day: 29 July, Nuremberg, Germany
TP Organics’ Science Day 2022 at BIOFACH’s summer edition was dedicated to digital technology for local and small-scale processing. Eduardo…
![BIOFACH’s summer edition: Inspiring sessions and meeting the sector: 26-29 July 2022, Nurimberg, Germany](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2021/02/NEW-WEBSITE-THUMBNAILS-420x540.jpg)
03/08/2022
Events
BIOFACH’s summer edition: Inspiring sessions and meeting the sector: 26-29 July 2022, Nurimberg, Germany
The most important yearly appointment of the organic movement worldwide, BIOFACH took place again in person on 26-29 July 2022.…
![EU Organic Awards - Get to know the finalists](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2022/09/comm_website_THUMBNAILS-15-420x540.jpg)
20/07/2022
EU Organic Day
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…
![June newsletter: measuring pesticides, new GMOs, and more!](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2022/06/comm_website_thumbnail_newsletter_june-420x540.jpg)
June newsletter: measuring pesticides, new GMOs, and more!
We just published our June newsletter and it’s rich in updates and information on the hottest organic topics! Not sure…
![Welcome note June 2022 Newsletter](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2020/06/WelcomeNote-2-420x540.png)
Welcome note June 2022 Newsletter
Dear readers, Summer has arrived all over Europe and harvesting season is upon us. Summer mood is not slowing down…
![Political hotspot June 2022 Newsletter](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2020/06/PoliticalHotspot-2-420x540.png)
Political hotspot June 2022 Newsletter
On 22 June, the European Commission published two important legislative proposals related to the implementation of the Farm to Fork…
![Preview of events](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2020/06/Preview-420x540.png)
Preview of events
Pesticides threaten our food and farming systems.They kill pollinators like bees, reduce the quality of soils, endanger the health of…
![Review of events](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2020/06/Review-420x540.png)
Review of events
We were thrilled, after two years of digital events, to meet again at the 2022 European Organic Congress. Below you find…
![IFOAM Organics Europe launches a guideline on the use of Flavourings in Organic Food](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2020/06/EURegulation-420x540.png)
28/06/2022
Organic regulations
IFOAM Organics Europe launches a guideline on the use of Flavourings in Organic Food
One of the new EU Organic Regulation (EU) 2018/848’s novelties is the restriction of the use of natural flavourings in…
![EU Organic Day approaches: Share your initiative, we will give it visibility - 23 September 2022](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2021/09/comm_website_THUMBNAILS-420x540.png)
EU Organic Day approaches: Share your initiative, we will give it visibility - 23 September 2022
EU Organic Day is just around the corner, and we are looking forward to celebrating its first fully fledged edition…
![Are you under 40 and interested in organic? Join the first European Organic Youth Event 31/8-1/9, Frick, Switzerland](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2022/03/comm_website_THUMBNAILS-4-420x540.png)
27/06/2022
Events
Are you under 40 and interested in organic? Join the first European Organic Youth Event 31/8-1/9, Frick, Switzerland
Are you under 40 and active in the organic supply chain? Or have an interest in organic? Get ready as…
![The importance of an organic label for textiles](https://www.organicseurope.bio/content/uploads/2022/04/Textiles-420x540.jpg)
24/06/2022
Textiles
The importance of an organic label for textiles
What is the issue with textiles?The organic textile market is rapidly growing and the textile industry may be victim of…
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Nature restoration law is published
On 22 June the European Commission published the proposal of a Nature Restoration Law together with the Sustainable Use of…