AREFLH's positition statement on the CMO and the Strategic Plans Regulations was published in January 2025. It emphasized the importance of the following points :

Avoiding proposals that fragment the market and weaken POs

• Farmer members definition
• Unrecognised POs
• Limit to 33% for APOs
• Exemptions to contractual requirements for POs in the F&V sector

Addressing uncertainties and mitigating implementation challenges

• Definition of short circuit and fairness
• Creating “organic POs”

Supporting Constructive Proposals with Refinements

• Provisions for low-concentration countries
• Measures to tackle adverse climatic events
• Support to new and young farmers

Read the full position statement (in 4 languages)