Vermunt, B (2005) GMO-free declaration, non-organic inputs - NL Skal Standards 2005. [Organic rules - Differences between other regulations/standards and EEC No 2092/91]
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Summary
A distinction is made between the control of organic and non-organic producers. Non-organic producers need a GMO-free pronouncement/confirmation."
Difference
SKAL obliges the producers of organic products to use only non-organic products with a GMO-free pronouncement/confirmation, whereas the EU Regulation 2092/91 does not mention anything about these confirmations. The Rule Text is very general: Article 5, part 3 h), part 5 f) and 5bis i): the product has been produced without the use of genetically modified organisms and/or any products derived from such organisms.
Justification
The risk of GMO contamination is higher in non-organic products. GMO free pronouncements/confirmations can at least avoid some contamination risks.
EU Regulation
Free movement and administrative provisions - Art.12-16
Rules of production and preparation - Art.6
| Item type: | Organic rules - Differences between other regulations/standards and EEC No 2092/91 |
|---|---|
| Subjects: | Pollution risks/non permitted inputs > GMO |
| Country/Standard: | Europe > The Netherlands > Skal |
| Principles: | Principle of care |
| ID Code: | 90 |
| Deposited By: | INVALID USER |
| Deposited On: | 29 Oct 2005 |
| Last Modified: | 16 Apr 2010 07:49 |
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