Important announcements
EU
EC Regulation 2020/479 amending Regulation (EC) No 1235/2008 laying down detailed rules for implementation of Council Regulation (EC) No 834/2007 as regards the arrangements for imports of organic products from third countries.
Renewal of NPOP equivalence with EU Standards
NPOP equivalence with EU Standards
Switzerland
Swiss Ordinance on Organic Farming 910.181
NPOP equivalence with Swiss Ordinance on Organic Farming
USA
NOP norms with immediate effect regarding shifting of org. operators from one CB to other
Application of manure by draft animals
Acceptance of conformity assessment for accreditation of certification bodies by USDA
Other Announcements
Launching of end-to-end traceability system for organic textiles along with the entire value chain of organic textiles processing and handling.
Procesing fee for accreditation/surveillance/ renewal/ extension of scope of Certification Bodies under NPOP.
Proposal for introducing organic products' traceability in domestic market.
On-line Registration of Contract for Export of Organic Pulses.
Inspection & Certification under NPOP and USDA NOP.
Decisions of the National Accreditation Body in its 30th meeting held on 15th September, 2016.
Procedure for shifting of farmers in a grower group
Procedures for transfer of the Operators during Suspension/Termination of a Certification Body under NPOP
Revised Processing fee for accreditation/surveillance/renewal of Certification Bodies
DGFT Notification - Procedure for Export of Certified Organic Products
Issuance of Transaction Certificates for Export of Organic Products
RCAC for Organic Products
Notice for Certification Bodies
Prohibition of Methyl Bromide fumigation for export of organic products
Issue of Transaction Certificate prior to custom clearance for export of organic products