Changes to processing eligibility for the export of blended powders to the EU
We can no longer endorse COIs for products formed by blending different powders. Learn about the recent EU Commission update.
Defra has informed us that the EU Commission has confirmed that blending powders which creates a different product does not fall under the definition of processing within the framework of the EU food hygiene legislation (Regulation (EC) No 852/2004). Consequently, such products do not meet the relevant requirements of the Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA) for export to the EU.
Organic regulations use the definition of ‘processing’ found in Regulation (EC) No 852/2004 as meaning: any action that substantially alters the initial product.
As the EU Commission does not consider blending different powders to produce a different product as substantial alteration, Defra have informed us we can no longer endorse Certificates of Inspection (COIs) for products of this nature (unless they have undergone other processing in GB that substantially alters them).
If you are concerned about the eligibility of your products, please contact us for further guidance via our import export team coi@soilassociation.org.
The more information you can provide regarding your blended powder products will help to determine their eligibility for export.
