Organic certification regulation - EU and USA

A-Law International Law Firm was consulted by a Colombian exporter regarding the revocation of a bio certification issued as per the organic standards for the EU (regulation Europe EC 834/07) and the NOP standards (USA).

Following the defense made up by A-Law International team, the revocation was rescinded and a settlement agreement was reached.

Organic certification is a certification process for producers of organic foods and other agricultural products.

Any business directly involved in food production can be certified, from farmers, suppliers of seed, food processing entities, restaurants, retailers.

More specifically on competition and consumer law matters, A-LAW has experience in domestic and cross border markets with:

• Assessment of data protection legislation and regulations
• Compliance with local and international trade practices and customs
• Institution of and defense in proceedings related to unfair trade practices
• Guidance on consumer complaints
• Introduction and follow up on claims for private damages of consumers due to breach of competition laws

For more information about our services, contact Attorney-At-Law Patricia Leers, Managing Partner | Head of the International Department at P.leers@a-law.eu or fill in our online contact form.