Understanding the requirements
Review the applicable rules for organic livestock and the requirements for your activity.
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Organic livestock
Organic livestock production requires compliance with defined rules for keeping animals, their feed and health, and for the traceability of the products.
GreenBioCert controls and certifies animals and unprocessed animal products under the applicable requirements of Regulation (EU) 2018/848.
The process includes assessment of the activity applied for, review of the necessary documentation and a check of conformity with the organic production requirements.
What does certification cover?
Certification steps
Preparing the documentation
Prepare the application and the information on the livestock holding, the animals, the products and the husbandry practices.
Submitting an application
Submit an application to enter the control and certification system, together with the applicable documents.
Review and inspection
GreenBioCert reviews the documentation and carries out the checks needed to assess conformity.
Decision and certification
When the applicable requirements are met and the decision is positive, a certificate is issued.
Maintaining certification
The operator continues to meet the requirements, keep the documentation and provide the conditions for subsequent control.
Required documents
Organic certification application
The main application form, which identifies the operator and the activities for which certification is requested.
Description of the unit and the preventive and precautionary measures — livestock
A specialised form for the holding, the species, the products and the husbandry practices.
Accompanying documents
Depending on the published form, documents may include registration of the holding, the animal register, farmer documents and location information. The exact set depends on what applies to the activity.
The documents you need depend on the specific activity and the scope of certification. Before applying, review the applicable forms and contact GreenBioCert if you have questions about preparing the file. The full set is confirmed while the application is being prepared.
Organic beekeeping
Organic beekeeping requires compliance with specific rules for managing colonies, keeping the necessary documentation and tracing the activity.
GreenBioCert carries out control and certification of organic production in line with the applicable European and national requirements.
The process starts with an application and information on the beekeeping activity, followed by the assessments and checks needed to establish conformity.
Ready to begin?
Take the first step toward organic certification of your livestock activity. Review the required documents or contact GreenBioCert about the application process.