WattAgNet: European Commission publishes new organic food production regulation proposals27-03-2014
Release Date:27-3-2014 The European Commission has published new proposals for a new regulation onorganic production and the labeling of organic products which seek to address the shortcomings of the current system. The proposals focus on three main objectives: maintaining consumer confidence, maintaining producer confidence, and making it easier for farmers to switch to organics. In particular, the Commission proposes to:
To help organic farmers, producers and retailers adjust to the proposed policy changes and meet future challenges, the Commission has produced anaction plan on the future of organic production in Europe. Commenting on the proposed changes, Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development, Dacian Ciolos said: "The Commission is looking for more and better organic farming in the EU by consolidating consumer confidence in organic products and removing obstacles to the development of organic agriculture. This package is good for consumers and good for farmers. Consumers will have better guarantees on organic food made and sold in the EU and farmers, producers and retailers will have access to a larger market, both within and outside the EU." |