Luomutuote

Luomutuote is the Finnish term for an organic product, meaning a product produced according to organic farming and processing standards. Luomutuotteet can include foods as well as non-food items such as cosmetics and textiles that are produced with organic ingredients or materials. The aim of organic production is to maintain soil health, promote biodiversity, and minimize synthetic chemical inputs, while avoiding genetically modified organisms and ensuring animal welfare and traceability throughout the supply chain.

Standards and certification cover farming practices as well as processing and handling. Organic farming emphasizes crop rotation, the use of organic fertilizers, composting, and restricted use of pesticides. It also requires that animal welfare standards be met, including feed quality and living conditions. Certification is carried out by authorized bodies under EU rules, and luomutuotteet that meet these standards may bear the EU organic logo (a green leaf) on the label. For processed products, the labeling rules specify how organic content may be claimed, and all claims must be verifiable through documentation and inspections.

Labeling and traceability are key aspects of luomutuotteet. Products bearing the EU organic logo or national certifications provide assurance to consumers that the product complies with defined organic criteria. The organic label also implies a system of ongoing inspections and record-keeping to maintain certification.

In Finland, luomutuotteet conform to EU organic standards, with certification managed by authorized bodies and enforcement aligned with EU regulations. Consumers are advised to check for the EU organic logo or other recognized certifications and to review ingredient lists to determine the organic content of a product.