According to research by Emily Balsamo of the Bord Bia Moscow office, over the past few years, urban Russians have developed a strong interest in healthier organic food; however, there are currently no certified organic products in Russia. Many products carry uncertified “organic” or “bio” labels.文章源自FOFCC-http://fofcc.org.cn/am/11413/
In 2012, producers of such products wrote an open letter to the Russian Ministry of Agriculture, requesting certification of organic products. On November 26, 2012, the Ministry of Agriculture responded with a draft law entitled “Amendments to Legislative Acts on the Production of Organic Agricultural Products in Russia.”文章源自FOFCC-http://fofcc.org.cn/am/11413/
The draft law designates that Russian organic standards be aligned with EU organic regulations, as well as the United States' National Organic Program. However, at this time no Russian regulatory body is prepared to certify organic products.文章源自FOFCC-http://fofcc.org.cn/am/11413/
Analysts believe that the certification responsibility should be delegated to the Russian veterinary and phytosanitary services, or that a new non-governmental regulatory body should be established.文章源自FOFCC-http://fofcc.org.cn/am/11413/
The draft law specifies that products labeled as “organic” or “bio” must undergo a certification process. Russian government agricultural experts are currently studying certification techniques from the United States, Europe, and Japan.文章源自FOFCC-http://fofcc.org.cn/am/11413/
Harmonizing with international standards and national standards is one of the primary objectives of legislation on the production of organic and natural foods.文章源自FOFCC-http://fofcc.org.cn/am/11413/