Main information
Every person engaged in organic farming must have a valid contract with a control (certification) organisation authorised by the Ministry of Agriculture (the Ministry) to carry out inspection and certification in organic farming.
Those interested in doing business in organic farming must choose one of the following control organisations:
The selected control organisation will carry out an initial inspection at the applicant. Based on the result of this inspection and the conclusion of an inspection contract, the applicant will submit a written application for registration.
The person will be registered on the date of delivery of an error-free application for registration to the Ministry.
This applies to you if
If you want to produce, prepare, distribute or store organic products or products from the transitional period, or import such products from a third country or export them to a third country, or place these products on the market, you must register (notify your activity) with the Ministry and the organic farming control system.
This obligation does not apply to retail establishments that only sell organic food to final consumers in consumer packaging. This means, for example, that they do not repackage them but only take them from the supplier, place them in a store and sell them to final consumers. However, an online grocery shop (e-shop) must be registered!
The registration obligation does not apply for public catering. Public catering is certified by control and certification organizations according to their private standards. Furthermore, the registration obligation does not generally apply to products that are not of agricultural origin or are not food or feed (e.g. cosmetics, clothing, cigarettes, etc.).
When to use this service
You can register at any time if you have already undergone an initial inspection from your chosen control organisation.
Service settlement
What you need if you are using this service
A written application on a form where the activity must be selected and identification data must be filled in, including your company ID number, your control organisation and your signature.
You can download the form at eagri.cz – Forms (Agriculture, eAGRI) (mze.cz).
Where and how to solve this service
You can deliver a written application in person to the mailroom of the Ministry of Agriculture at the address Těšnov 17, 110 00 Prague 1 or send it by post to the same address.
How much will you pay
None
Additional information
What is the benefit of this service
You can certify your products as organic products and sell them under the ORGANIC label. You are listed in the Register of Organic Entrepreneurs.
This registration is also a prerequisite for obtaining organic subsidies for farmers.
Appeal options
If a client is not satisfied with the service output, they may file a written appeal via the data box of the Ministry of Agriculture or by post to the address of the Ministry of Agriculture, Těšnov 17, Prague 110 00. At this address you can also file an appeal against a decision in person at the mailroom.
Legislation
Sanctions
None
Frequently asked questions
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