The above-mentioned acts laid down the basis for development of organic farming compliant with the sustainable development requirements in the agricultural sector and its contribution to biodiversity conservation.
In the EU, microorganisms (bacteria, viruses and fungi) are included as possible inputs in the EU Commission Regulation n. 889/2008 on organic production, but only for the biological control of pests and diseases. As such, they are thus listed within the legal framework dealing with plant protection products, as biocontrol agents.
Another document is the EU Landfill Directive, which currently is the primary driver for initiatives on biodegradable waste. Its implementation at a national level often also includes separate collection of organic waste, and composting/AD as its primary destination. Anyway, no general provision is included for the destination of biodegradables; hence, the way that composting and anaerobic digestion shall be combined with incineration will be a matter of local strategies, and they factually vary widely from country to country.
REGULATIONS Council Regulation (EC) No 834/2007 of 28 June 2007 on organic production and labelling of organic products and repealing Regulation (EEC) No 2092/91
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