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Notifying Member: EUROPEAN UNION

If applicable, name of local government involved (Articles 3.2 and 7.2):

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Agency responsible:

European Commission

EU-TBT Enquiry Point,

Fax: +(32) 2 299 80 43,

E-mail: grow-eu-tbt@ec.europa.eu

Website: https://technical-barriers-trade.ec.europa.eu/en/home

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Notified under Article 2.9.2 [X], 2.10.1 [ ], 5.6.2 [ ], 5.7.1 [ ], 3.2 [ ], 7.2 [ ], Other:

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Products covered (HS codes or national tariff lines. ICS numbers may be provided in addition, where applicable): organic products

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Details of notified document(s) (title, number of pages and languages, means of access): Proposal for a REGULATION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL amending Regulation (EU) 2018/848 as regards certain production, labelling and certification rules and certain rules on trade with third countries; (22 page(s), in English), (33 page(s), in English)

Link to notified document(s) and/or contact details for agency or authority which can provide copies upon request:

European Commission

EU-TBT Enquiry Point

Fax: + (32) 2 299 80 43

E-mail: grow-eu-tbt@ec.europa.eu

The text is available on the Website: https://technical-barriers-trade.ec.europa.eu/en/home

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Description of content: This Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Regulation (EU) 2018/848 provides clarity and certainty for businesses and consumers as regards organic products imported under the equivalence scheme, extends the equivalence recognitions of third countries to 31 December 2036 and adjusts certain production and control rules of organic production.

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Objective and rationale, including the nature of urgent problems where applicable: Prevention of deceptive practices and consumer protection; Protection of human health or safety; Protection of animal or plant life or health; Protection of the environment; Quality requirements

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Relevant documents:

-Regulation (EU) 2018/848 of the European Parliament and of the Council on organic production and labelling of organic products and repealing Council Regulation (EC) 834/2007: ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2018/848/oj

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Proposed date of adoption: 2026

Proposed date of entry into force: 2026

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Provision of comments

Final date for comments: 22 March 2026 (90 days from notification)

[ ] 60 days from notification

Contact details of agency or authority designated to handle comments regarding the notification:

European Commission,

EU-TBT Enquiry Point,

Fax: + (32) 2 299 80 43,

E-mail: grow-eu-tbt@ec.europa.eu