Organic Standards in Importing Countries: Differences and Similarities

摘要

The paper focuses on standards in the European Union and the United States. Occasional references are also made to Japan. The IFOAM Basic Standards are also referred to, as they are the basis for many non governmental standards. The paper highlights some areas of major importance. The basic organic standards, such as the prohibition of use of agro-chemicals and the requirements for certain crop rotation or similar is not addressed in the paper as they are supposed to be understood by participants. Standards regarding livestock are not addressed, as the seminar's scope is related to fruits and vegetables.