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For an imported product to be sold as organic, it must meet the same standards as goods produced in the EU. These are regulated under Regulation (EC) No 834/2007. All organic products imported into the EU must have an electronic certificate of inspection (e-COI). This certificate must be signed at the point of entry into the EU by the Port Health Authority.
Importers must contact one of the EU-approved control bodies to have the e-COI certified. (See the list of UK control bodies.)
Importers and food business operators must pre-notify us at least one working day (24 hours) before the consignment arrives by completing the e-COI on TRACES-NT.
Guidance on registering on TRACES-NT and completing CHEDs can be found here.