Organic Import

For an imported product to be sold as organic, it must meet the same standards as goods produced in the EU. These are regulated under Regulation (EC) No 834/2007. All organic products imported into the EU must have an electronic certificate of inspection (e-COI). This certificate must be signed at the point of entry into the EU by the Port Health Authority.

Importers must contact one of the EU-approved control bodies to have the e-COI certified. (See the list of UK control bodies.)

Importers and food business operators must pre-notify us at least one working day (24 hours) before the consignment arrives by completing the e-COI on TRACES-NT.

Guidance on registering on TRACES-NT and completing CHEDs can be found here.