Oliver Moore: EU amends list of valid substances

The lists of substances which can be used in EU organic farming has been amended.

After a two-year consultation process, changes were made in the case of 39 substances. Some are new, while others have had their permitted use adjusted.

This has been described as a “simplification” by EU agri commissioner Phil Hogan, who also said: “Given the level of growth and dynamic change in the sector, it is very important that EU rules on organic farming remain up to date.