Initial approval from EU countries for new organic farming rules

(ANSA) - BRUSSELS, MAY 26 - The EU member states adopted their negotiating position on the new rules for organic farming and labelling during a meeting of the Special Committee on Agriculture. In the mandate — which will now be negotiated with the European Parliament — the capitals call for exemptions from certification requirements for small operators and small online retailers of pre-packaged organic products. Imported products from countries whose organic production systems are recognised ...

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