Ministers discuss proposal to review EU rules on organic production
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Agriculture and fisheries ministers meeting in the Council held a policy debate on organic farming, based on the Commission's proposal to review the legal framework for organic production and farming in the EU.
Some ministers raised concerns about the proposed new rules for organic production, in particular the limited exemptions, which they feel could negatively impact the growth of the organic sector. Concerns were also raised on the changes to control systems in the proposal, and some ministers were opposed to an extended use of delegated acts.
The organic farming proposal is a priority for the Italian presidency, which hopes to reach a general approach before the end of 2014.
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