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|  Extended Transition Period for EU Regulation on Organic ProductionCommission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 1030/2013 (1) of 24 October 2013 adopted a transition period as defined in Regulation (EC) No 889/2008.
By: SGS SA - Consumer Testing Services EU Requires Longer Transition Period for the Organic Regulation on Aquaculture Production On 5 August, 2009, the Regulation (EC) No 889/2008 was amended with Article 95(11) through Regulation (EC) No 710/2009 (4). This article stated that a competent authority may authorize, for a period expiring on 1 July 2013, those aquaculture animal and seaweed production units which are established and run under nationally accepted organic rules before entry into force of the previously noted regulation. This transition period has now been changed by Regulation (EU) No 1030/2013 because seven member states submitted requests for a revision of the rules on products, substances and techniques which can be used in organic aquaculture and seaweed production. The requesting members argued that a longer transition period is needed because the transition has a high technical complexity and should be evaluated by an expert group for technical advice on organic production. Organic Regulation Date of Application Moreover, in order to ensure that there is no disruption in the organic status of those production units, the Regulation (EU) No 1030/2013 should apply back from 1 July 2013. The seaweed and aquaculture animal production units which were established before 1 January 2009 and are producing under accepted rules by national authorities are still able to maintain their organic status under specified conditions and are allowed to extend the transitional period to 1 January 2015. This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union. References: (1) Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 1030/2013 of 24 October 2013 http://eur-lex.europa.eu/ (2) Commission Regulation (EC) No 889/2008 of 5 September 2008 http://eur-lex.europa.eu/ (3) Council Regulation (EC) No 834/2007 of 28 June 2007 http://eur-lex.europa.eu/ (4) Commission Regulation (EC) No 710/2009 of 5 August 2009 http://eur-lex.europa.eu/ About SGS Food Safety Services SGS is committed to keeping you informed of regulatory news and developments. Leveraging a global network of laboratories and food experts, SGS provides a comprehensive range of food safety and quality solutions including analytical testing, audits, certifications, inspections (http://www.sgs.com/ For further information please contact the SGS experts. Contact details: SGS Consumer Testing Services Naovarat Dachprasart R & D Chemist SGS Thailand Limited 41/23 Soi Rama III 59, Rama III road Chongnonsee, yanawa Bangkok 10120, Thailand t: +66(0)2 683 05 41 ext 2168 Email: cts.media@sgs.com Website: http://www.foodsafety.sgs.com SGS is the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. SGS is recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. With more than 75 000 employees, SGS operates a network of over 1 500 offices and laboratories around the world. End
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