Guidance

Organic Equivalence

Updated 5 November 2019

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Argentina Organic Equivalence Arrangement

Description

This arrangement sets out the basis for UK recognition of the relevant organics standards of Argentina.

Will this agreement or arrangement be in place in a no-deal scenario?

Will be in place

Additional Comments

The UK government has confirmed with the partner country that we will continue to recognise their relevant organic standards.

Lead Department

Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs

Country

Argentina

Source

  • Argentina Organic Equivalence Arrangement

Australia Organic Equivalence Arrangement

Description

This arrangement sets out the basis for UK recognition of the relevant organics standards of Australia.

Will this agreement or arrangement be in place in a no-deal scenario?

Will be in place

Additional Comments

The UK government has confirmed with the partner country that we will continue to recognise their relevant organic standards.

For further information please contact defra.helpline@defra.gov.uk

Lead Department

Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs

Country

Australia

Source

  • Australia Organic Equivalence Arrangement

Canada Organic Equivalence Arrangement

Description

This arrangement sets out the basis for UK recognition of the relevant organics standards of Canada, and for this to be reciprocated.

Will this agreement or arrangement be in place in a no-deal scenario?

Will be in place

Additional Comments

The UK government has confirmed with the partner country that we will continue to recognise their relevant organic standards.

For further information please contact defra.helpline@defra.gov.uk

Lead Department

Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs

Country

Canada

Source

  • Canada Organic Equivalence Arrangement

Chile Organic Equivalence Agreement

Description

This agreement delivers continuity on promoting trade in Organic Products between the UK and Chile.

Will this agreement or arrangement be in place in a no-deal scenario?

Expected to be in place

Additional Comments

Agreement was signed on the 30th January, but remains subject to final ratification/notice of completion by the UK and/or the partner country.

For more information please see the published agreement.

For further information please contact defra.helpline@defra.gov.uk

Lead Department

Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs

Country

Chile

Source

  • Chile Organic Equivalence Agreement

Costa Rica Organic Equivalence Arrangement

Description

This arrangement sets out the basis for UK recognition of the relevant organics standards of Costa Rica.

Will this agreement or arrangement be in place in a no-deal scenario?

Will be in place

Additional Comments

The UK government has confirmed with the partner country that we will continue to recognise their relevant organic standards.

For further information please contact defra.helpline@defra.gov.uk

Lead Department

Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs

Country

Costa Rica

Source

  • Costa Rica Organic Equivalence Arrangement

India Organic Equivalence Arrangement

Description

This arrangement sets out the basis for UK recognition of the relevant organics standards of India.

Will this agreement or arrangement be in place in a no-deal scenario?

Will be in place

Additional Comments

The UK government has confirmed with the partner country that we will continue to recognise their relevant organic standards.

For further information please contact defra.helpline@defra.gov.uk

Lead Department

Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs

Country

India

Source

  • India Organic Equivalence Arrangement

Israel Organic Equivalence Arrangement

Description

This arrangement sets out the basis for UK recognition of the relevant organics standards of Israel, and for this to be reciprocated.

Will this agreement or arrangement be in place in a no-deal scenario?

Will be in place

Additional Comments

The UK government has confirmed with the partner country that we will continue to recognise their relevant organic standards.

For further information please contact defra.helpline@defra.gov.uk

Lead Department

Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs

Country

Israel

Source

  • Israel Organic Equivalence Arrangement

Japan Organic Equivalence Arrangement

Description

This arrangement sets out the basis for UK recognition of the relevant organics standards of Japan, and for this to be reciprocated.

Will this agreement or arrangement be in place in a no-deal scenario?

Not Expected to be In Place

Additional Comments

This arrangement is subject to ongoing discussions

For further information please contact defra.helpline@defra.gov.uk

Lead Department

Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs

Country

Japan

Source

  • Japan Organic Equivalence Arrangement

New Zealand Organic Equivalence Arrangement

Description

This arrangement sets out the basis for UK recognition of the relevant organics standards of New Zealand, and for this to be reciprocated.

Will this agreement or arrangement be in place in a no-deal scenario?

Will be in place

Additional Comments

For further information please contact defra.helpline@defra.gov.uk

Lead Department

Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs

Country

New Zealand

Source

  • New Zealand Organic Equivalence Arrangement

South Korea Organic Equivalence Arrangement

Description

This arrangement sets out the basis for UK recognition of the relevant organics standards of South Korea, and for this to be reciprocated.

Will this agreement or arrangement be in place in a no-deal scenario?

Not Expected to be In Place

Additional Comments

This arrangement is subject to ongoing discussions.

For further information please contact defra.helpline@defra.gov.uk

Lead Department

Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs

Country

South Korea

Source

  • South Korea Organic Equivalence Arrangement

Tunisia Organic Equivalence Arrangement

Description

This arrangement sets out the basis for UK recognition of the relevant organics standards of Tunisia, and for this to be reciprocated.

Will this agreement or arrangement be in place in a no-deal scenario?

Will be in place

Additional Comments

The UK government has confirmed with the partner country that we will continue to recognise their relevant organic standards. Reciprocity remains subject to final confirmation but we are confident that it will be in place on exit.

For further information please contact defra.helpline@defra.gov.uk

Lead Department

Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs

Country

Tunisia

Source

  • Tunisia Organic Equivalence Arrangement

United States Organic Equivalence Arrangement

Description

This arrangement sets out the basis for UK recognition of the relevant organics standards of the US, and for this to be reciprocated.

Will this agreement or arrangement be in place in a no-deal scenario?

Will be in place

Additional Comments

The UK government has confirmed with the partner country that we will continue to recognise their relevant organic standards and for this to be reciprocated.

For further information please contact defra.helpline@defra.gov.uk

Lead Department

Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs

Country

United States

Source

  • US Organic Equivalence Arrangement

DEFINITION OF CATEGORIES

Will be in Place

Agreement ready to enter into force on day one of exit, or only administrative or domestic implementation steps outstanding in order for agreement to enter into force on day one.

Expected to be in Place

Agreement on track to be in place for day one, and may have been initialled or agreed in principle, but some steps, such as signature or ratification, remain outstanding.

Engagement Ongoing

Discussions are ongoing with the third country.

Not Expected to be in Place

Existing obstacle(s) to the finalisation of text, signature, or ratification that is unlikely to be overcome in time for day one entry into force.

Will Not be in Place

Not possible to conclude for day one. In some cases, the agreement will nonetheless be in place shortly after day one.