Organic Sector in the European Union
Organic farming is one of the most dynamic sectors of the European agri-food industry. Organic farming means producing food respecting the natural life cycles, minimising the human impact on the environment. The European Union organic logo guarantees production and quality standards for organic farming, such as sustainable production, strict limitations for the use of chemical pesticides or use of food additives.
Organization: European Commission
Year: 2018
Country/ies: European Union
Geographical coverage: European Union (European Union)
Type: Fact sheet
Full text available at: https://ec.europa.eu/agriculture/organic/sites/orgfarming/files/docs/body/organic-factsheet_en.pdf
Content language: English