Changes for group certification with the new EU Organic Regulation 2018/848

Learn about the main changes for smallholder producer groups under the new EU Organic Regulation

Problem

This infosheet introduces the main changes for smallholder producer groups under the new EU Organic Regulation 2018/848 and Reg (EU) 2021/279.

Solution

Different examples illustrate the new requirements and possible changes to ICS structure and management.

Description

The tool includes information about: 1) Farmer groups with legal personality; 2) Maximum of 2,000 members per group; 3) Criteria for membership; 4) Minimum percentages for re-inspections and sampling; 5) Documentation; and 6) From equivalence to compliance.

Publisher: Organic Farm Knowledge

Organization: Organic Farm Knowledge

Year: 2024

Geographical coverage: European Union (European Union)

Type: Policy brief/paper

Full text available at: https://organic-farmknowledge.org/tool/53338

Content language: English, Spanish

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