EU Public Procurement Act recognises the role of organic food
IFOAM Organics Europe welcomes the explicit mention in the Public Procurement Act (PPA) of food procurement, and in particular of the role of organic...
The cost of being organic
The EU Regulation 2018/848 is the fundamental framework that guarantees the integrity of organic farming, and its rigorous certification standards are essential. However, some...
Where Does the Revision of the Organic Regulation Stand? Progress Made, New Concerns Emerging
One step forward, one step back. That is how OPTA Europe assesses the latest developments in the revision of the EU Organic Regulation as...
Organic certification in the EU: requirements and labels
Organic certification in the European Union verifies that farmers, processors and other operators follow the rules established for organic production, labelling, traceability and control....
The future of the CAP: how to ensure strong support for organic
As discussions on the future Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) and the next Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) gather pace, IFOAM Organics Europe is working to...
European Parliament moves organic revision forward
Yesterday, the Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development of the European Parliament adopted its report on the targeted revision of Regulation (EU) 2018/848 on...
EU Livestock Strategy recognises benefits of organic farming
IFOAM Organics Europe welcomes the recognition of the benefits of organic livestock farming in the European Commission's EU Livestock Strategy. The strategy rightly acknowledges that organic livestock systems combine profitability with high...
European Parliament opens the door to NGTs and weakens transparency in the food chain
The European Parliament has adopted the new regulation on plants obtained through New Genomic Techniques, known as NGTs. The vote, held on 17 June,...
80 percent of European citizens say NO to patents on seeds
Public opposition to patents on seeds remains strong across Europe. A representative survey published today by No Patents on Seeds! in five EU member...
IFOAM Organics Europe at BIOFACH 2026: Youth, innovation and policy driving the future of...
From 10 to 13 February IFOAM Organics Europe attended BIOFACH 2026, the largest organic food trade fair, welcoming members, partners, and visitors, for four...
