The regulation of organic farming and labelling originates from 1991, starting with Regulation (EEC) No 2092/91 of 24 June 1991. In 1999 it was supplemented by regulation (EC) No. 1804/1999, which regulates the raising, labelling and inspection of the most relevant animal species (i.e. cattle, sheep, goats, horses and poultry). This agreement covers such issues as foodstuffs, disease prevention and veterinary treatments, animal welfare, husbandry practices and the management of manure.
Genetically modified organisms (GMOs) and products derived from GMOs are explicitly excluded from organic production methods. Regulation No. 834/2007 replaced 2092/91 in 2007. Regulation No. 889/2008 would supplement the breeding of animal species and the regulation No. 1235/2008 also regulates the import of ecologically grown agricultural products from third countries. As of January 2022, organic production is regulated by Regulation (EU) No. 2018/848 of 30 May 2018. == Organic food logo ==