Tuesday, April 12, 2011

Common standards for EU organic aquaculture

The Regulation on organic aquaculture animal (fish, molluscs, crustaceans) and seaweed production entered into force on July 1, 2010. Certification in the Member States used to be based on private standards or national specifications, but the new Regulation imposes minimum criteria to be used in all countries of the European Union.

Regulation (710/2009 (1)) on organic aquaculture animal and seaweed production has been in force since July in all Member States of the European Union (EU). The existence of a common standard based on minimum criteria will help to improve the identification of organic aquaculture animals. The new EU logo for organic products, the ‘Euro-leaf’, must be affixed to pre-packaged organic aquaculture products produced in the EU. Member States used to be able to draw up their own specifications through national regulations or rely on private standards. Read more ...

This blog is written by Martin Little The Aquaculturists, published and supported by the International Aquafeed Magazine from Perendale Publishers




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