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The collection of wild plants and parts thereof, growing naturally in natural areas, forests and agricultural areas is considered an organic production method provided that: those areas have not, for a period of at least three years before the collection, received treatment with products other than those authorised for use in organic production under Article 16; the collection does not affect the stability of the natural habitat or the maintenance of the species in the collection area.

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Source: EUR-Lex (Cellar) · retrieved 2026-11-05 · Text as adopted (Official Journal); later amendments are not incorporated in this text.