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Regional Act No. 14 on organic production in the Basilicata Region.
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FAOLEX Id: LEX-FAOC021619
Countries: Italy
Regions: EUROPE;European Union Countries;Mediterranean;Southern Europe;Alps
Territorial Subdivision: Basilicata
Date of Text: 27/04/1999
Source: Bollettino Ufficiale della Regione Basilicata No. 28, 6 May 1999.
Implements: LEX-FAOC002355 Council Regulation (EEC) No. 2092/91 on organic production of agricultural products and indications referring thereto on agricultural products and foodstuffs. 24/06/1991
Type of Text: Legislation
Abstract: This Regional Act was enacted to encourage and exploit organic agricultural production and regional products in the Basilicata Region. In order to consider a product an organic product the organic farming techniques indicated in EC Regulation No. 2092/91 of 24 June 1991 and subsequent amendments shall be used. Animal products shall be kept in breeding plants that contemplate the freedom of movement of the animals and the application of the animal welfare standards. Further the Act regulates all forms of organic production and regulates types of integrated productions. The Regional Agriculture, Alimentation and Forestry Department shall keep a list of all organic operators. (15 Articles)
Main subjects: Agriculture