Producers of plant products must comply with the rules of integrated and controlled crop production. This means, for example, that they

• Include beneficial organisms (e.g. predatory mites, lacewings) in the plant protection concept,
• Only use plant protection products with justification (the Use must be documented),
• not use growth regulators in cereal cultivation and
• may not use fertilisers containing sewage sludge on the entire farm.

Tip: The detailed regulations for different plant products can be found in the download area on the Baden-Württemberg joint marketing website.

Producers of animal products must comply with more extensive rules. This means, for example, that they

• only Fatten animals that were born in Baden-Württemberg or a neighbouring federal state,
• predominantly use feed from their own farm,
• Only purchase feed from authorised suppliers,
• document the purchase of feed in a traceable manner,
• only use feed that is not subject to GMO labelling,
• conclude a contract with a specialised veterinarian for regular Conclude a contract with a specialised veterinarian for regular stock care and
• Carry out animal transport in accordance with animal welfare regulations.

Tip: The detailed regulations for different animal products can be found in the download area on the Baden-Württemberg Community Marketing website.