✔ Respect for Animal Physiology

• Preference is given to indigenous and resilient breeds adapted to local conditions.
• Farming practices are based on the natural behavior and needs of animals.
• Mandatory access to outdoor areas, natural light, clean water, and sufficient exercise.

✔ Animal Welfare

• Emphasis on stress prevention and proper housing conditions.
• Animal health is primarily ensured through preventive and natural methods.
• The use of antibiotics is strictly limited and permitted only when absolutely necessary, in accordance with legislation.

✔ Natural and Organic Feed

• Feed originates from organic agriculture.
• The use of the following is prohibited:
  • chemical fertilizers,
  • pesticides,
  • genetically modified organisms (GMOs).
• Grazing and the use of locally produced feed are encouraged.

✔ Restriction of Chemical Inputs

• Hormones and synthetic growth promoters are prohibited.
• Animal health management is based on:
  • proper farming practices,
  • natural and preventive methods to enhance animal resilience.

✔ Environmental Protection

• Contribution to biodiversity conservation.
• Improvement of soil fertility.
• Reduction of pollution and responsible waste management without burdening the ecosystem.

The objective is to produce high-quality, safe, and certified organic products of animal origin using methods that promote sustainable agriculture and responsible consumption.

The Regulation applies to the farming of:

• cattle,
• sheep,
• goats,
• pigs,
• equines,
• poultry,
• deer,
• rabbits,
• bees,
• aquaculture species.

For Consumers

✔ Higher product quality
✔ Safe and certified food
✔ Transparency and traceability

For Producers

✔ Improved animal health and welfare
✔ Access to high value-added markets
✔ Enhanced competitiveness

For the Environment & Society

✔ Reduced environmental footprint
✔ Support for local rural economies
✔ Promotion of sustainable production and responsible consumption

Application Submission

The business submits to COSMOCERT:

• Application for Organic Products Certification,
• Description of preventive and precautionary measures,
• Production / livestock farming plan.

Application Review

The submitted documentation is reviewed to verify:

• completeness of information,
• compliance with the applicable regulatory framework.

Verification Report

Where documentation is complete and verified, a Verification Report is prepared and signed in accordance with Article 18(1)(f) of Ministerial Decision 2543/103240/2017.

Certification Agreement

This is followed by:

• signing of the Organic Certification Agreement,
• acceptance of the financial terms.

Inspection & Certification

• An on-site inspection of the holding is conducted.
• Upon compliance, the Organic Livestock Certification is issued.