1. Draft version 9-7-2020 OPTA position Paper Part 1: Reflections on the Green Deal and the Strategy “Farm to Fork” Introduction With the “Farm to Fork” strategy as part of
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FiBL-OPTA study shows new steps Press release OPTA and FIBL July 15th 2020 Organic agriculture results in high quality products. Only 15% of all organic products analyzed in the EU
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85% of organic products are “clean” One of the many reasons for consumers to choose organic, is their own health. They like to eat food that doesn’t contain pesticide residues
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EUROPEAN BOOST FOR ORGANIC FOOD AND FARMING: EU COMMISSION SETS AIM AT 25% IN 2030 The EU Commission published today, 20 May 2020, a very ambitious Farm to Fork Strategy
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From May 2020 we will offer monthly webinars for our members. We consider the following topics for the next month: Vision on action level in a harmonized approach OPTA-FiBL report
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Because of the cancelling of the spring member event board has decided to extend the December meeting to a two day meeting on 1 and 2 December in Brussels. Day
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Mid March the Commission has send a new draft Farm to Fork Strategy to the European Parliament and the Council. The content of the draft can be considered as a
Read MoreOPTA-OTA cooperation for harmonization will be expanded At the same time the Organic Regulations in US and EU undergo serious changes that will be implemented in 2021. These expected
Read MorePRESS RELEASE Feb 2020 For immediate release – One of the main challenges for the organic sector, harmonization of the pesticide residue handling, was discussed on the BIOFACH Congress on
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OPTA PRESS RELEASE Feb 2020 For immediate release Stefan Hipp elected as first OPTA president Download the Press Release
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