How do you recognize an organic product?
To recognize an organic product, rely on two markers: the Eurofeuille, the European organic logo, and the AB mark.
These logos guarantee that the product concerned complies with precise specifications against which it has been certified. Only products derived from organic farming can actually bear them.
Eurofeuille, le logo de l'agriculture biologique utilisé au sein de l'Union européenne
The Eurofeuille, the European organic logo
The European organic logo is mandatory on all pre-packaged organic food products sold as such in the European Union. The words "certified by FR-BIO-XX" indicate the code of the certification body that has inspected this product.
Logo national Agriculture biologique, dont l'utilisation est facultative
The national AB logo
The logo national AB has existed since 1985 and belongs to the Ministry of Agriculture. While it enjoys a strong reputation in France, its use is nonetheless optional on products.
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