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Rules on certifying and labelling organic food, feed and seed.
Food and drink labelling and packaging regulations - what you must show, warnings, health and organic labels and packaging standards.
To sell food and drink products, the label must be: clear and easy to read…
You must show the following information: the name of the food a ‘best…
If your food or drink product has 2 or more ingredients (including any…
You must show an appropriate warning on the label if your food contains…
Nutrition labelling You must follow nutrition labelling information rules…
If you’re a retailer, you can label products ‘organic’ as long as: at…
Apply to temporarily include a non-organic ingredient in organic food or drink you sell in the UK.
What you must do to prevent water pollution when you manage organic manures, manufactured fertiliser, soil and livestock.
How to get certified as an organic farmer in Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales), and funding available to convert and manage your land.
Guidance on tests and inspections for producers, processors, importers and sellers of organic food, feed and seed.
Statistics about organic farming in the UK.
Substances that are classed as persistent organic pollutants (POPs) and when you're allowed to use them.
How to assess household and non-household packaging from 2024 onwards if you’re a UK organisation affected by extended producer responsibility (EPR) for packaging.
Find out the requirements for importing organic products and when you need a certificate of inspection (COI).
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