OPTA is the voice of leading organic processing and trade industry in Europe.
We promote the ideas, innovations and policies that encompass the ambitious European goal to increase organic food and farming to at least 25% in 2030.
Current Highlights
Webinar – Hotspots for imports of organic products unter EU “compliance” regime
The ‘compliance’ EU import regime for organic apply in full since January 2025 after a 3 years phase-in period. Join our webinar to take a closer look at the impacts & implementation hotspots identified by importers. A highly qualified expert will respond to your questions.
NEW GENOMIC TECHNIQUES (NGTS) – OPTA EUROPE CALLS TO PROTECT ORGANIC INDUSTRY AND CONSUMERS WITH CLEAR AND ENFORCEABLE RULES
A new compromise on new genomic techniques (NGTs) will be discussed by the Ambassadors of the Permanent Representation of the Member States to the EU (COREPER) later this week. Ahead…
Webinar – Ultra Low Levels of Pesticides in Organic Products – UPOP Project
On March 26, 2025 | 15:00 What happens when you analyze samples of organic products with the most sensitive approach you are able to apply? To find out, 11 laboratories…
Relevance of Organic
By producing high quality food with low negative impacts on environment and health, organic standards play an essential role in developing a sustainable food system for the European Union.
Organic products contribute to the protection of the environment and the climate, the long-term fertility of the soil, high levels of biodiversity, a non-toxic environment for consumer health and high animal welfare standards.
This relies on the fact that the organic scheme does not allow the use chemical pesticides and synthetic fertilisers. In addition, the use of GMOs and ionising radiation is prohibited and the use of antibiotics is severely restricted.
The benefits of the organic scheme are well recognized by the Green Deal’s Farm to Fork strategy, which set a target of ‘at least a quarter of the EU’s agricultural land under organic farming by 2030’.
To achieve this ambitious target, an EU Organic Action Plan has been put in place. It includes actions to stimulate the demand, to ensure consumer trust and to reinforce the entire value chain.
OPTA Members
Key players from 11 EU countries and 3 non-EU countries
