The Regulation (EU) 2018/848 on organic production and labelling of organic products is the framework standard that regulates organic production in the European Union. It replaced the previous Regulation (EC) 834/2007 and came into force on January 1, 2022, establishing stricter requirements to ensure the integrity, traceability, and transparency of organic products at all stages of the production chain.

This regulation, developed with the participation of Member States, producer organizations, control bodies, and key stakeholders in the sector, unifies criteria to guarantee consumer trust and promote environmental sustainability, biodiversity, and responsible farming practices.

Through auditing and certification under Regulation (EU) 2018/848, companies can demonstrate that their products meet the most demanding European organic standards, enabling their marketing within EU Member States and strengthening their positioning in the international market.

What are the benefits of certification under Regulation (EU) 2018/848?

● Access to the European organic market, one of the most regulated and high value-added markets globally.

● Official recognition throughout the European Union, avoiding multiple audits for different Member States.

● Compliance with harmonized requirements that guarantee the authenticity, traceability, and sustainability of production.

● Independent and accredited evaluation by LETIS, reinforcing consumer and market confidence.

● Integration with other internationally recognized certification schemes (USDA NOP,

COR, Argentina’s Law 25.127), facilitating multi-market export strategies.

● Possibility to use the EU organic logo on labelling, as a guarantee of quality and organic origin.

● Implementation of a continuous improvement system, including non-conformity management and corrective actions.

Scope of LETIS accreditation under Regulation (EU) 2018/848

LETIS is accredited to certify the following product categories, in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2018/848:

● A: Unprocessed plants and plant products, including seeds and other plant reproductive material.

● D: Processed agricultural products, including aquaculture products, for use as food.

● E: Feed.

● F: Wine.

● G: Other products listed in Annex I to Regulation (EU) 2018/848.

Certification will be valid for products that have been produced or processed in the audited facilities, and includes storage facilities under the direct control of the operator’s management.