Keep up to date and do not miss out on any important information. As a BIOSUISSE ORGANIC (BSO) operation outside Switzerland, it is really important to keep abreast of the latest developments: this is the only way you can make sure that your products meet the exacting requirements of Bud certification.
Basic webinar (for smallholder groups. Control bodies, importers and exporters are also welcome)
23.04.25 (9 - 11 am) English
24.04.25 (14:30 - 16:30 pm) Spanish
Webinar with practical examples (exclusively for smallholder groups)
06.05.25 (15 - 17 pm) Spanish
07.05.25 (9 - 11 am) English
The following increased restrictions regarding the use of spinosad apply to all Bio Suisse operations outside of Switzerland (BSO operations) with effect from 1 January 2024:
As the use of spinosad is permitted according to the EU directive on organic production, Bio Suisse has compiled an information note with all important details for BSO operations and inspection bodies. It also specifies Bio Suisse’s motives for the restrictions and specific applications as well as empirical values from Swiss Bud operations.
All products from India (except frozen and canned fruit) and associated finished products must be tested for the following parameters for marketing under the Bud label (see newsletter 3/2020 and import manual, chapter 7, pages 15–16):
Ethylene oxide (sum of ethylene oxide and 2-chloroethanol, expressed as ethylene oxide)
