OPTA Europe’s contribution to public consultation on legislation for plants products by certain new genomic techniques
Brussels, 1 September 2023 – KEY MESSAGES- We invite EU lawmakers to stand firmly on the side of agroecology, which …
OPTA Europe’s contribution to public consultation on investigations into contamination with non-authorised products or substances
Brussels, 30.08.2022 ― Key messages ― The high number and variety of residues of prohibited substances in organics, combined with …
Sustainable EU Food Systems – Sustainability labelling
Brussels, 31.05.2022 ― Key messages ― Coexistence of the organic logo with other sustainability labels/logos may create confusion and erode …
OPTA webinar Phosphonic Acid with 230 participants shows the importance: A short-term risk-based solution for Phosphonic Acid findings is needed
A large audience gathered at Friday morning at the BIOFACH eSPECIAL webinar on Phosphonic Acid (PA), organized by OPTA in close cooperation with FiBL and AFI. Organic operators, certifiers, researchers and representatives of national and international authorities gathered for this hot topic.
OPTA strategy paper on residues of Phosphonic Acid
Preface With this strategy paper, OPTA aims to contribute to a solution for the problem of residues of phosphonic acid …
OPTA position paper on the Green Deal and the “Farm to fork” strategy
1. Draft version 9-7-2020 OPTA position Paper Part 1: Reflections on the Green Deal and the Strategy “Farm to Fork” …
On the way to a harmonized approach for residue handling in the EU
FiBL-OPTA study shows new steps Press release OPTA and FIBL July 15th 2020 Organic agriculture results in high quality products. …
OPTA position paper on organic quality and residues
85% of organic products are “clean” One of the many reasons for consumers to choose organic, is their own health. …