Mattsson, Eva (2006) Contamination, general requirements - SE KRAV 2006. [Organic rules - Differences between other regulations/standards and EEC No 2092/91]
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Summary
KRAV standards for some issues cover the whole farm and not only the farmland. Chemical pesticides can not be used on gravel paths, roads and farmyards. Cultivation of GMO-crops is not allowed on the conventional part of a holding. Environmental adapted substances must be used in facilities (e.g. toilets) where the drainage is connected to manure storages where the manure will be used in the organic farming (KRAV-standards paragraph 3.1.6).
Difference
The EU Regulation 2092/91 does not cover areas on the farm that are not farmland. For manure there are general standards that it should not be contaminated.
Justification
This standard is mainly applicable for partly converted farms. Spraying herbicides against weeds on the farmyard or growing GMO crops on the conventional part is not trustworthy on a farm with organic production. This is the fact even if there are no risks for contamination.
EU Regulation
| Item type: | Organic rules - Differences between other regulations/standards and EEC No 2092/91 |
|---|---|
| Subjects: | General areas of Organic Agriculture > Organic integrity General areas of Organic Agriculture > Farming systems |
| Country/Standard: | Europe > Sweden > Krav |
| Principles: | Principle of care Ecological principle |
| ID Code: | 1099 |
| Deposited By: | INVALID USER |
| Deposited On: | 11 Sep 2006 |
| Last Modified: | 16 Apr 2010 13:00 |
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