Schmid, Otto and Ziegler, Katia (2006) Conservation, water - Int. IFOAM Standards 2005. [Organic rules - Differences between other regulations/standards and EEC No 2092/91]
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Summary
Operators should not deplete nor excessively exploit water resources, and should seek to preserve water quality. They should, where possible, recycle rainwater and monitor water extraction. (2.2.6)
Difference
EU Regulation 2092/91 does not address the matter of water depletion.
Justification
Water is one of the most restricted common goods. Organic agriculture should use it in a sound manner to grant availablity for future generations.
EU Regulation
Item type: | Organic rules - Differences between other regulations/standards and EEC No 2092/91 |
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Subjects: | Renewable resources Environmental care/environmental impact > Nature conservation |
Country/Standard: | IFOAMS Basic standards |
Principles: | Ecological principle |
ID Code: | 987 |
Deposited By: | INVALID USER |
Deposited On: | 05 May 2006 |
Last Modified: | 16 Apr 2010 13:00 |
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