Having the European “euroleaf” organic logo on the packaging guarantees that the farm, the processor and the distributor have all been checked at least once a year by a certifying body and at least 95% of the ingredients making up the product are of organic origin. The European logo is mandatory for all organic products grown, manufactured, prepared and / or pre-packaged in an EU member state, unlike the French AB logo which has been optional since 2010.
Before they can be certified as organic, all food products sold in France and across the European Union must be certified by an independent body which conducts checks on all of the parties involved in the chain at least once a year. Ultimately, organic farming specifications are the strictest and the most carefully monitored of all quality labels issued in France.