In 1991, in the context of EU farm policy reform, the European Council of Agricultural Ministers adopted Regulation (EEC) No 2092/91 on organic farming and the labelling of organic farm produce and foods.
COUNCIL REGULATION (EEC) No 2092/91 covered plant products and rules on animal products:
- animal feed
- prevention of illness
- veterinary treatment
- animal protection
- livestock breeding
- the use of livestock manure
The document laid down the standards for both consumers and producers in any EU country and included the regulation of importing organic products from non-EU countries, focusing on production criteria and inspection systems.
Council Regulation On Organic Production of Agricultural Products
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