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19/07/2021
Organic regulations
Fill in our survey on pesticide residues in organic for a better and more harmonized future legal framework
The new EU Organic Regulation (EU) 2018/848 will enter into application in a few months, and there will not be…
Organic farming part of EU Commission’s long-term vision for rural areas
The European Commission’s new communication A long-term Vision for the EU’s Rural Areas – Towards stronger, connected, resilient and prosperous…
21/06/2021
Biodiversity
CAP
Climate change
EU's agrifood vision
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Food policy
Organic regulations
Ten take-aways of the European Organic Congress 2021 - 16-18 June, online, live from Lisbon
Following a successful edition of the hybrid European Organic Congress 2021, we are happy to share the ten key take-aways…
21/06/2021
Biodiversity
CAP
Climate change
EU's agrifood vision
Events
Food policy
Organic regulations
More than 660 discussed transitioning to more sustainable food & farming systems at European Organic Congress - 16-18 June, online, live from Lisbon
This year’s edition of our European Organic Congress took place online and live from Lisbon on 16-18 June 2021. More…
Animal husbandry & grazing management in organic farming – Effects of the new EU Organic Regulation
On 10 June, the symposium on animal husbandry and grazing management in organic farming took place, organized by the Austrian…
Symposium on animal husbandry and grazing management in organic farming
On 10 June, a symposium on animal husbandry and grazing management in organic farming will cover perspectives for organic producers…
31/05/2021
Organic regulations
New Organic Regulations published
Two new Delegated Regulations of the New EU Organic Regulation (EU) 2018/848 were published in the EU Official Journal. Considering these…
Welcome note May 2021 newsletter
Dear readers, It is spring, a period I associate with birth and budding blossoms, the energetic execution of gardening plans…
03/05/2021
Organic regulations
[Exclusive for members] “Let’s discuss organic: Organic Regulation” recording available!
The recording of the ‘Let’s discuss organic’ session on the Organic Regulation is now available for our members on our…
28/04/2021
Organic regulations
Coming up for organic operators: Guide on new EU Organic Regulation
New Organic Regulation (EU) 2018/848 will apply from 1 January 2022. The basic regulation published in June 2018 will be…
22/04/2021
Organic regulations
New Organic Regulation published
The sixth secondary regulation to the new EU Organic Regulation (EU) 2018/848 has been published. It is Delegated Regulation (EU) 2021/642 about labelling…
Discuss CAP, new EU Organic Regulation & more at the European Organic Congress 2021 - Remember to save the date!
Are you interested in discussing the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), the new EU Organic Regulation, rural development and more? Then save…
[Exclusive for members] Let's discuss organic hot topics
As a follow-up of the thematic sessions hosted during BIOFACH, we are bringing our members live sessions during which they…
24/02/2021
Organic regulations
Publication of two new regulations in the EU Official Journal supplementing Organic Regulation (EU) 2018/848
The new EU Organic Regulation published in June 2018 will be supplemented and amended by 15 to 20 secondary acts…
More than 1,000 attended our sessions at BIOFACH’s e-Special - 17-19 February 2021, online
On 17-19 February 2021, the first online edition of BIOFACH took place with more than 13,800 participants. 17 February: Opening…
Join IFOAM Organics Europe at Europe’s biggest trade fair for organic - 17-19 February 2021, online
BIOFACH 2021 is just around the corner! The yearly event gathering the organic movement will take place from 17-19 February…
28/01/2021
Organic regulations
New Organic Regulations & Trade and Cooperation Agreement between the EU and UK published
Before the application of the new EU Organic Regulation (EU) 2018/848 in January 2022, the Commission needs to adopt many…
IFOAM Organics Europe Meets Business online – a successful event! 8-9 December 2020, online
On 8-9 December 2020, 80 participants, from all walks of the organic supply chain and beyond, joined the 3rd edition…
Welcome note November 2020 newsletter
Dear readers, I would like to use this opportunity to look back on a turbulent year, marked with great successes…
Registration to IFOAM Organics Europe Meets Business 2020 closes next week. Secure your spot!
IFOAM Organics Europe Meets Business 2020 is around the corner! In a little more than two weeks we will meet…
18/11/2020
Organic regulations
Rewatch the webinar on the regulatory changes of the new EU Organic Regulation relevant to the Global South
Did you miss the web meeting organized by the International Trade Centre on the new Organic Regulation (EU) 2018/848? Would…
New organic regulations published
Application of the new EU Organic Regulation Originally, the new EU Organic Regulation (EU) 2018/848 was set to apply from 1…
IFOAM Organics Europe meets business – Agenda available! 8-9 December, online
Save the date for the next “IFOAM Organics Europe meets business” taking place online on 8-9 December 2020. “Bringing the…
27/10/2020
Organic regulations
EGTOP reports on cleaning & disinfection and potassium available on Commission website
The Expert Group for Technical Advice on Organic Production (EGTOP) published two new reports. The first one is a draft…
19/10/2020
Organic regulations
Organic movement welcomes one-year postponement of the new Organic Regulation (EU) 2018/848 implementation
The new EU Organic Regulation (EU) 20 18/848 was set to apply from 1 January 2021. As the development of…
14/10/2020
Organic regulations
Webinar on the new EU Organic Regulation: What is going to change?
International Trade Centre organized a web meeting on the main changes that the implementation of the new Organic Regulation (EU)…
Welcome note September 2020 newsletter
Dear readers, On behalf of the European organic movement, I would like to welcome you back after the summer break.…
25/09/2020
Organic regulations
Postponement of the organic regulation & Organic Action Plan consultation
On 4 September 2020, important steps on two important Commission’s files were taken. Firstly, the EU Commission submitted a proposal…
IFOAM Organics Europe welcomes public consultation on new EU Organic Action Plan and additional time to finalize new organic rules
BRUSSELS, 4 SEPTEMBER 2020 – The organic food and farming movement welcomes the announcement today by the Commission that the…
More than 1,000 discussed the new Organic Regulation, Common Agriculture Policy, and future of our food system at first digital European Organic Congress
On 1-3 July, the first online edition of our European Organic Congress took place with more than 1,000 participants. This…
17/06/2020
Organic regulations
Commission publishes Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/786 on arrangements for imports of organic products from third countries
On 16 June 2020, the Commission published the implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/786 amending and correcting the regulation laying down detailed…
23/04/2020
Organic regulations
Official publication of new secondary regulations complementing the new Organic Regulation (EU) 2018/848
Following the publication of the new Organic Regulation (EU) 2019/848 in June 2018, two secondary legal acts have been published…