DQS Poland is authorized by the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development to carry out inspections and issue certificates of conformity in following organic farming scopes:
- processing of organic products as well as feed and yeast production,
- organic plant breeding and animal husbandry,
- of a harvest from the natural state,
- placing on the market of organic products, including imports from non-EU countries.
The legal requirements for organic farming are set out in the following documents:
- Act of 25 June 2009 on organic farming (Journal of Laws 116/2009, item 975);
- Council Regulation (EC) No 834/2007 of 28 June 2007 on organic production and labelling of organic products and repealing Regulation (EEC) No 2092/91 as amended;
- Commission Regulation (EC) No 889/2008 of 5 September 2008 laying down detailed rules for the implementation of Council Regulation (EC) No 834/2007 on organic production and labelling of organic products with regard to organic production, labelling and control, as amended;
- Other legal acts to be found at the address: minrol.gov.pl/index.php?/pol/Jakosc-zywnosci/Rolnictwo-ekologiczne/Akty-prawne