Changes in organic import control as of 1.7.

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Mit 1.7.2022 tritt das “Working Document on additional official controls on products originating from certain third countries” in Kraft.

This document defines EU-wide, in addition to the national sampling plan, which organic products are subject to identity checks and laboratory testing and at what intensity. See below a list of the defined products in combination with the origins. For the highlighted products, a minimum intensity of 50% of the shipments is specified. The other products are subjected to 10% identity control and sampling with subsequent laboratory analysis, based on risk:

Country of origin CN code Product name
China

1202 41 00 1202 42 00

Peanuts
China 1207 99 97 10 Pumpkin seeds
India

0910 11 00 0910 12 00

Ginger

India 1302 302 32 90 Guar gum
India 1207 40 90 Sesame seed
India

0910 30 00 1302 19 70

Turmeric
Kazakhstan 1204 00 90 Linseed
Paraguay 1207 99 96 Chia seed
Peru

1801 00 00

Cocoa beans
Turkey

0811 10 90 2008 80 90

Strawberries
Turkey 1001 19 00 Durum wheat

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