Defra have confirmed that non-compliant labelling (e.g. certification codes, agricultural statements, EU Logo),placed on the UK market from the 1st January 2021, will be given a grace period until September 2022. This allows time to use existing labels and for labelling amendments to take place.
The EU (and NI) will continue to accept products from GB with existing labelling provided the products were placed on the market, either in the EU or GB, prior to 31st December 2020. The definition of ‘placing on the market’ includes written or verbal agreement for the transfer of ownership or possession, or an offer of sale to supply a product for distribution, consumption or use in the UK or the EU. This relates to an existing and individually identifiable good, after manufacturing has taken place.
All certification codes refer to The Organic Food Federation’s Certification. If your product is packed by a company certified by another certifier you will need to consult them about the correct code.
Notes for the labelling of organic products, including: labelling requirements, the use of the EU logo, a downloadable copy of the OFF logo, Recipe calculation sheets for food products and feed mills and the OFF sub-contractor logo agreement form.
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