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Demeter

Demeter is the brand for products from Biodynamic Agriculture. Only strictly controlled and contractually bound partners are permitted to use the Brand. A comprehensive verification process insures strict compliance with the International Demeter Production and Processing Standards, as well as applicable organic regulations in the various countries; without a gap, through every step, from agricultural production to processing and final product packaging.

Demeter

What is Demeter?

Demeter is the brand for products from Biodynamic Agriculture. Only strictly controlled and contractually bound partners are permitted to use the Brand. A comprehensive verification process insures strict compliance with the International Demeter Production and Processing Standards, as well as applicable organic regulations in the various countries; without a gap, through every step, from agricultural production to processing and final product packaging.

The holistic Demeter requirements exceed government mandated regulations. Not only do they exclude the use of synthetic fertilisers and chemical plant protection agents in agricultural crop production, or artificial additives during processing, but also require very specific measures to strengthen the life processes in soil and foodstuffs. Demeter farmers and processors actively contribute toward the shaping of a future worth living for, creating healthy foods of distinctive tastes, truly "Foods with Character". Demeter - the Brand you can trust in.

Standards for Demeter certification

The standards for Demeter certification express an internal agreement covering the outwardly active Biodynamic agriculture. They set the framework for the guidelines which are formulated by the respective organisations for Biodynamic agriculture in the different countries.

International Demeter Standards for Production have existed since 1992, and have been further developed regularly. In June 1999 the International Demeter Processing Standards were first approved by the Members’ Assembly. They regulate the processing of food, cosmetics, textiles as well as storage, packaging and labelling.

Standards for Download:

English version of the international production standards (PDF)

English version of the international processing standards (PDF)

English version of the international labelling standards (PDF)

English version of the beekeeping standards (PDF)

More Information:

Detailed information on the Demeter standards is available on the Demeter Website.