luomumerkin

Luomumerkki is the Finnish term for the organic certification mark used on products that meet Finland’s organic farming standards. The mark signals that a product has been produced, processed, or labeled in accordance with EU and national rules governing organic agriculture and related practices.

Scope and use

The luomumerkki can appear on a range of products, including agricultural commodities and processed foods, to indicate compliance with organic production principles. In Finland, the labeling is tied to certification that typically requires adherence to criteria such as prohibition or restriction of synthetic pesticides, avoidance of GMOs, and adherence to organic processing and handling rules. In many cases, products also carry the EU organic logo, which serves as a harmonized indicator across the European Union.

Regulation and oversight

Certification and supervision are carried out by recognized organic certification bodies under Finnish and EU law. The Finnish Food Authority (Ruokavirasto) and its partner bodies monitor compliance, conduct inspections, and ensure that labeling is accurate and traceable. Each certified product often includes markings or codes identifying the certification body and the production lot or origin, enabling traceability throughout the supply chain.

Relation to the EU label

Since Finland adheres to EU organic standards, the luomumerkki commonly appears in conjunction with the EU organic logo on many products. The exact labeling format can vary by product category and certification body, but the underlying requirement is consistent: the product must meet defined organic criteria to bear the mark.

See also

EU organic logo; organic farming; food labeling.