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Organic registers: lists of thirdnon-UK countriescountries, or territories, control bodies and control authorities

Lists of organisations and third countries or territories (EUoutside andthe non-EU)UK (third countries) that maycan certify organic productsfood, feed and seed for import into Great Britain.

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AnnexRecognised III:non-UK list of third countries and territories

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Published 28 October 2021
Last updated 17 FebruaryMay 2023 + show all updates
  1. Updated the list of control bodies and control authorities.

  2. Updated the list of control bodies and control authorities.

  3. Updated the document 'Annex IV: list of control bodies and control authorities'.

  4. Updated the list of control bodies and control authorities.

  5. Removed 'FairCert' control body from Annex IV: list of control bodies and control authorities.

  6. Updated the list of control bodies and control authorities

  7. Updated list of third countries and territories.

  8. First published.