Organic Equivalence
Updated 5 November 2019
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Argentina Organic Equivalence Arrangement
Description
This arrangement sets out the basis for UK recognition of the relevant organics standards of Argentina.
Will this agreement or arrangement be in place in a no-deal scenario?
Will be in place
Additional Comments
The UK government has confirmed with the partner country that we will continue to recognise their relevant organic standards.
Lead Department
Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
Country
Argentina
Source
- Argentina Organic Equivalence Arrangement
Australia Organic Equivalence Arrangement
Description
This arrangement sets out the basis for UK recognition of the relevant organics standards of Australia.
Will this agreement or arrangement be in place in a no-deal scenario?
Will be in place
Additional Comments
The UK government has confirmed with the partner country that we will continue to recognise their relevant organic standards.
For further information please contact defra.helpline@defra.gov.uk
Lead Department
Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
Country
Australia
Source
- Australia Organic Equivalence Arrangement
Canada Organic Equivalence Arrangement
Description
This arrangement sets out the basis for UK recognition of the relevant organics standards of Canada, and for this to be reciprocated.
Will this agreement or arrangement be in place in a no-deal scenario?
Will be in place
Additional Comments
The UK government has confirmed with the partner country that we will continue to recognise their relevant organic standards.
For further information please contact defra.helpline@defra.gov.uk
Lead Department
Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
Country
Canada
Source
- Canada Organic Equivalence Arrangement
Chile Organic Equivalence Agreement
Description
This agreement delivers continuity on promoting trade in Organic Products between the UK and Chile.
Will this agreement or arrangement be in place in a no-deal scenario?
Expected to be in place
Additional Comments
Agreement was signed on the 30th January, but remains subject to final ratification/notice of completion by the UK and/or the partner country.
For more information please see the published agreement.
For further information please contact defra.helpline@defra.gov.uk
Lead Department
Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
Country
Chile
Source
- Chile Organic Equivalence Agreement
Costa Rica Organic Equivalence Arrangement
Description
This arrangement sets out the basis for UK recognition of the relevant organics standards of Costa Rica.
Will this agreement or arrangement be in place in a no-deal scenario?
Will be in place
Additional Comments
The UK government has confirmed with the partner country that we will continue to recognise their relevant organic standards.
For further information please contact defra.helpline@defra.gov.uk
Lead Department
Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
Country
Costa Rica
Source
- Costa Rica Organic Equivalence Arrangement
India Organic Equivalence Arrangement
Description
This arrangement sets out the basis for UK recognition of the relevant organics standards of India.
Will this agreement or arrangement be in place in a no-deal scenario?
Will be in place
Additional Comments
The UK government has confirmed with the partner country that we will continue to recognise their relevant organic standards.
For further information please contact defra.helpline@defra.gov.uk
Lead Department
Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
Country
India
Source
- India Organic Equivalence Arrangement
Israel Organic Equivalence Arrangement
Description
This arrangement sets out the basis for UK recognition of the relevant organics standards of Israel, and for this to be reciprocated.
Will this agreement or arrangement be in place in a no-deal scenario?
Will be in place
Additional Comments
The UK government has confirmed with the partner country that we will continue to recognise their relevant organic standards.
For further information please contact defra.helpline@defra.gov.uk
Lead Department
Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
Country
Israel
Source
- Israel Organic Equivalence Arrangement
Japan Organic Equivalence Arrangement
Description
This arrangement sets out the basis for UK recognition of the relevant organics standards of Japan, and for this to be reciprocated.
Will this agreement or arrangement be in place in a no-deal scenario?
Not Expected to be In Place
Additional Comments
This arrangement is subject to ongoing discussions
For further information please contact defra.helpline@defra.gov.uk
Lead Department
Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
Country
Japan
Source
- Japan Organic Equivalence Arrangement
New Zealand Organic Equivalence Arrangement
Description
This arrangement sets out the basis for UK recognition of the relevant organics standards of New Zealand, and for this to be reciprocated.
Will this agreement or arrangement be in place in a no-deal scenario?
Will be in place
Additional Comments
For further information please contact defra.helpline@defra.gov.uk
Lead Department
Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
Country
New Zealand
Source
- New Zealand Organic Equivalence Arrangement
South Korea Organic Equivalence Arrangement
Description
This arrangement sets out the basis for UK recognition of the relevant organics standards of South Korea, and for this to be reciprocated.
Will this agreement or arrangement be in place in a no-deal scenario?
Not Expected to be In Place
Additional Comments
This arrangement is subject to ongoing discussions.
For further information please contact defra.helpline@defra.gov.uk
Lead Department
Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
Country
South Korea
Source
- South Korea Organic Equivalence Arrangement
Tunisia Organic Equivalence Arrangement
Description
This arrangement sets out the basis for UK recognition of the relevant organics standards of Tunisia, and for this to be reciprocated.
Will this agreement or arrangement be in place in a no-deal scenario?
Will be in place
Additional Comments
The UK government has confirmed with the partner country that we will continue to recognise their relevant organic standards. Reciprocity remains subject to final confirmation but we are confident that it will be in place on exit.
For further information please contact defra.helpline@defra.gov.uk
Lead Department
Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
Country
Tunisia
Source
- Tunisia Organic Equivalence Arrangement
United States Organic Equivalence Arrangement
Description
This arrangement sets out the basis for UK recognition of the relevant organics standards of the US, and for this to be reciprocated.
Will this agreement or arrangement be in place in a no-deal scenario?
Will be in place
Additional Comments
The UK government has confirmed with the partner country that we will continue to recognise their relevant organic standards and for this to be reciprocated.
For further information please contact defra.helpline@defra.gov.uk
Lead Department
Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
Country
United States
Source
- US Organic Equivalence Arrangement
DEFINITION OF CATEGORIES
Will be in Place
Agreement ready to enter into force on day one of exit, or only administrative or domestic implementation steps outstanding in order for agreement to enter into force on day one.
Expected to be in Place
Agreement on track to be in place for day one, and may have been initialled or agreed in principle, but some steps, such as signature or ratification, remain outstanding.
Engagement Ongoing
Discussions are ongoing with the third country.
Not Expected to be in Place
Existing obstacle(s) to the finalisation of text, signature, or ratification that is unlikely to be overcome in time for day one entry into force.
Will Not be in Place
Not possible to conclude for day one. In some cases, the agreement will nonetheless be in place shortly after day one.