SECTION 4.1 OF THESE GUIDELINES FOR AT LEAST ONE GENERATION OR, IN THE...

9. The collection of edible plants and parts thereof, growing naturally in natural areas, forests and agricultural

areas, is considered an organic production method provided that:

– the products are from a clearly defined collection area that is subject to the inspection/certification

measures set out in Section 6 of these guidelines;

– those areas have received no treatments with products other than those referred to in Annex 2 for a

period of three years before the collection;

– the collection does not disturb the stability of the natural habitat or the maintenance of the species in the

collection area;

– the products are from an operator managing the harvesting or gathering of the products, who is clearly

identified and familiar with the collection area.

B. LIVESTOCK AND LIVESTOCK PRODUCTS

General principles