Danish Ø-mark

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.

Learn more: Danish Ø-mark website

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Managing organization | Who manages this ecolabel?

Name

Danish Plant Directorate, Department of Organic Farming

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Type

Government

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