Great Britain modifies organic feed rules for poultry, pigs

To comply with amended regulations on organic production, feeds for young poultry and pigs can contain up to 5% of non-organic proteins — but only for a limited period. Pullets for organic systems can also continue to be reared under non-organic conditions.

Jackie Linden
March 24, 2026
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Changes to the regulations for organic animal production have been announced by the United Kingdom government’s Department of the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, Defra.

The agency is extending the derogations on the definition of organic feeds from the start of this year until December 31. As a result, the inclusion of 5% non-organic proteins — plant or animal — can continue until the end of this year, without jeopardizing the production system designation of “organic.”

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