ORGANIC FARMING AND ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS OF LEGAL REGULATION

Abstract

Most of the regulations governing organic farming are mandatory, i.e., they must be observed. When farming activities are carried out in the scope of the term "ecology", very stringent requirements should be met. Any infringement in the field of organic farming is under severe punishment, and sanctions shall be applied. The article analyses the concept of organic production, organic farming principles, presents the organic farming control system, analyses the legislation set out regarding sanctions for violations committed in the field of organic farming, and introduces entities that have the right to establish and apply those sanctions.

Keywords: organic farming, legal regulation.

Article DOI: http://doi.org/10.15544/RD.2015.117