Article 43 Use of non-organic protein feed of plant and animal origin for livestockF1

Where the conditions laid down in Article 22(2)(b) of Regulation (EC) No 834/2007 apply and where farmers are unable to obtain protein feed exclusively from organic production, the use of a limited proportion of non-organic protein feed is allowed F2until 31st December 2026 for piglets of not more than 35 kilograms in weight and poultry not more than 30 weeks old.

F3The maximum percentage of non-organic protein feed authorised per period of 12 months for those species shall be 5 % for F4the calendar year 2026.

The figures shall be calculated annually as a percentage of the dry matter of feed from agricultural origin.

The operator shall keep documentary evidence of the need for the use of this provision.