Imports of organic products subject to new EU electronic certification system

From 18 April 2017 a new system of electronic certification to better monitor imports of organic products has become applicable, making the EU a global leader in traceability and in the collection of reliable data on trade of these products.
The European Commission believes that this e-certification system will contribute to enhancing food safety provisions and reducing potential fraud. It will also reduce the administrative burden for operators and authorities, and provide much more comprehensive statistical data on organic imports.