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Treaty Type:
Bilateral/Plurilateral
Common Name:
Responsible Department:
Primary Industries
Administering Department:
Treaty Summary:
The European Union (EU) currently recognises 11 third countries (including New Zealand) as having organic production and control systems which are equivalent to the EU’s own systems. That recognition is set to expire on 31 December 2026 although the EU are presently consulting on a proposal to postpone the date of expiry to 31 December 2036.
Negotiating a new trade agreement with the EU will enable New Zealand to maintain existing market access conditions for organic products after the expiry of the current recognition.
NZ Adherence Status:
In Progress
Negotiation Status:
Under negotiation. To date, there has been one round of negotiations with further negotiation rounds planned for the remainder of 2026.
Organisation:
Is Signed By NZ:
No
Signature Date:
Ratified or Signed:
No
Requires Ratification:
No
NZ Territorial Applications:
None
Information about required Legislation:
Impacts on Maori:
The New Zealand Government is seeking to maintain existing EU market access conditions for organic products of export interest to Māori.
Impacts on Stakeholders:
The New Zealand Government is seeking to maintain existing EU market access conditions for organic products of export interest to the organic sector.
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