Certification explained

Read the organic label with confidence

Explore the three label elements that connect an eligible product with the EU organic control system.

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Interactive label

Select an element to learn what it means

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Selected element

The EU organic logo

The euro-leaf identifies products certified under EU organic rules. It must be reproduced according to the official graphic rules.

Choose the leaf, code or origin statement on the example label.

Quick knowledge check

Organic or Not?

Choose the best answer. This short quiz uses the core EU labelling principles.

Traceability

A controlled food chain

Organic rules apply across production, preparation, storage, transport and distribution.

Farmers, processors and traders must be checked by an authorised control authority or body before eligible products are marketed as organic. Certification does not replace other food-law or import requirements.

Read the official European Commission guidance ↗