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<p>The Government proposed an organics equivalence agreement in its Comprehensive
Free Trade Agreement (CFTA) proposals. Organics is currently included in the UK’s
proposed CFTA legal text as a technical annex and the negotiations are ongoing.</p><p>
</p><p>In addition, the six UK control bodies have applied to the EU for recognition
as equivalent for the purpose of trade. We understand that these applications by the
individual organic control bodies are progressing.</p><p> </p><p>To ensure a smooth
transition process, we will recognise the EU as equivalent for the purpose of trade
in organics until 31 December 2021. This temporary measure will give certainty to
the organic sector and it remains our objective to negotiate a durable, long-term
organics equivalence agreement with the EU.</p>
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