According to a survey by Emily Balsamo of the Moscow office of the Irish Food Board, 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.Artikel berasal dariFOFCC-http://fofcc.org.cn/ms/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 the Production of Organic Agricultural Products and Legislative Acts in Russia.”Artikel berasal dariFOFCC-http://fofcc.org.cn/ms/11413/
The draft law specifies that Russian organic standards should be consistent 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.Artikel berasal dariFOFCC-http://fofcc.org.cn/ms/11413/
Analysts believe that the responsibility for certification should be delegated to the Russian veterinary and phytosanitary services, or that a new non-governmental regulatory body should be established.Artikel berasal dariFOFCC-http://fofcc.org.cn/ms/11413/
The draft law specifies that products labeled as “organic” or “bio” must undergo a certification process. Russian government agricultural experts are currently studying the certification techniques of the United States, Europe, and Japan.Artikel berasal dariFOFCC-http://fofcc.org.cn/ms/11413/
Harmonizing with international standards and national standards is one of the main objectives of legislation on the production of organic and natural foods.Artikel berasal dariFOFCC-http://fofcc.org.cn/ms/11413/