This document compiles questions and answers regarding the provisions of Regulation (EU) No 2018/848 and its secondary legislation. It is made available for information purposes only by the Commission services and is not a legally binding document. In the event of a dispute involving Union law, it is ultimately for the European Court of Justice to provide a definitive interpretation of the applicable Union Law.
It is important to underline that replies are addressing specific written questions, which have been summarised in this document and must be read within the restricted context of each question.
This document is regularly updated and published on the website of the European Commission at the following address: https://agriculture.ec.europa.eu/farming/organic-farming/organicsglance_en Last update: 28 April 2026.
The update of 28 April 2026 concerns the following: Chapter 1 Subject matter, scope and definitions: new questions 32, 33 and 34 concerning castor oil, cotton and truffles. Chapter 4.1. General Production Rules: new question 6 on storage of non-organic manure. Chapter 4.3 Livestock production rules: question 14 on grazing has been replaced.
Source: European Commission
