Eurasian Economic Commission’s Council has approved
the draft road map for forming a common market for organic agricultural
products within the Eurasian Economic Union.
The road map measures are aimed at removing obstacles to mutual trade by
harmonizing legal requirements of the EAEU countries relating to production,
certification and marking of organic agricultural production and organic
products, including with due regard for the requirements of potential import
countries in the markets of the greatest export interest.
Artak Kamalyan, Member of the Board – EEC Minister in charge of Industry
and Agriculture noted: "Our global goal is to harmonize legislation
within the Union so that a certified organic farmer can sell it at a profit
both in the territory of any of the EAEU countries and third markets".
The roadmap will be proposed for approval at a meeting of the Eurasian
Intergovernmental Council.
For reference
Organic farming is a form of farming that combines
best practices in using natural resources, considering local natural and climatic
conditions, preserving biodiversity and applying high manufacturing standards
that meet the requirements of a growing number of consumers of organic products
obtained using natural substances and natural processes.