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Danish Ø-mark

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The designation ‘organic' (økologisk) and the Danish eco-label (the red Ø symbol) may only be used on milk, meats, eggs,cereals, vegetables etc. from farms authorised for organic production.The Department of Organic Farming checks that organic farms complywith the rules applicable to both organic plant and animal husbandry.They inspect enterprises producing or marketing organic feeding stuffs, seeds and cereals, fertilisers and other non-food products.

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Danish Plant Directorate, Department of Organic Farming

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Type

Government

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Year ecolabel est. 1989

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Product categories this ecolabel applies to
Food


Where this ecolabel is found
Denmark



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Last updated: 19 March 2020