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Until the end of last year, 5% conventional feed was allowed to be mixed in organic diets, but those rules were tightened at the beginning of this year by the new European organic regulation, which stipulates that only 100% organic raw materials may be used for organic feed.
Due to the war in Ukraine, a number of organic animal feed raw materials have become particularly scarce and a number of Member States have urged Europe to go back to the old scheme. The Commission has allowed 5% mixing of conventional raw materials in organic feed, although the Member States can decide otherwise.
Until 18 May 2022, organic pig and poultry farmers in Flanders can request an individual authorization for the incorporation of 5% conventional feed into organic animal feed for a maximum period of 12 months. "As soon as there is sufficient availability of organic feed again, this decision can be lifted and the authorization will stop," according to the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries.
May 13, 2022/ Vilt/ Belgium.
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