1 Identity

EU Organic (Green Leaf)

European Commission / EU-accredited control bodies
Organic certification under EU regulationL022
Organic certification under EU regulation · Est. See overview [1]. · See overview [1].
Clinical pearl for practitioners
The EU organic logo (Euro Leaf — green leaf made of stars on green background) certifies products produced according to EU organic farming regulations (EU 2018/848) [1] [1].
Consumer action: Verify in the official database before relying on the mark [1].
RED FLAGS
⚑ Product claims EU Organic (Euro Leaf) but not verifiable [1]
⚑ Expired certification [1]
2 How to verify
1
Find the mark on the label
Look for the official EU Organic (Euro Leaf) mark [1].
2
Visit the verification database
Go to the official EU Organic (Euro Leaf) lookup [1].
3
Search or verify
Enter product name or certification number. Confirm exact match [1].
4
Confirm current status
Check certification is current and active [1].
5
Not verifiable — exercise caution
If a product claims EU Organic (Euro Leaf) but cannot be verified, it may be fraudulent [1].
3 How to spot it — genuine vs fake
Always confirm the mark with the issuing body
The authoritative check is on European Commission / EU-accredited control bodies's official register, which shows the genuine mark and lists certified products.
GENUINE — look for
✓ Official EU Organic (Euro Leaf) mark [1]
✓ Verifiable in database [1]
✓ Current certification [1]
FAKE — warning signs
✕ Mark not matching official design [1]
✕ Not in database [1]
✕ Expired [1]
The EU Organic (Green Leaf) mark is a trademark of European Commission / EU-accredited control bodies and is referenced here for identification only. Confirm authenticity on the issuing body's official register.
4 Expert guidance
Clinical relevance
EU Organic (Euro Leaf) provides assurance relevant to clinical practice. See overview [1].
Dispensing guidance
EU Organic (Euro Leaf) is a recognized quality indicator. See overview [1].
What it means
See overview for plain-language explanation [1].
5 Overview
The EU organic logo (Euro Leaf — green leaf made of stars on green background) certifies products produced according to EU organic farming regulations (EU 2018/848) [1]. Requirements parallel USDA: no synthetic pesticides, no GMO, no irradiation, minimum 95% organic ingredients. The Euro Leaf is LEGALLY PROTECTED — unauthorized use is a criminal offense in EU member states [1]. All products sold as 'organic' in the EU must display the Euro Leaf, the code of the control body (e.g., 'DE-ÖKO-001'), and the origin of agricultural raw materials ('EU Agriculture,' 'non-EU Agriculture,' or specific country) [1]. The EU maintains a mutual recognition agreement with the US, Canada, Japan, Switzerland, and other countries — meaning USDA Organic products can be sold as organic in the EU and vice versa (with some exceptions) [1].
6 What it tests
See overview [1].

Does NOT test

Therapeutic efficacy [1]
Drug interactions [1]
Potency or purity of active ingredients [1]
7 References
[1]European Commission. EU organic logo. European Commission Agriculture. 2024. agriculture.ec.europa.eu
8 Cite this page
Vancouver / full
Pkhakadze G, editor. LabelIndex: EU Organic (Euro Leaf) [L022]. In: SupplementIndex. Tbilisi: Public Health Institute of Georgia (PHIG); 2026. Available from: https://supplement.ge/labels/l022/
Short
Pkhakadze G, ed. LabelIndex L022. PHIG; 2026.
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Reviewed by Prof. Giorgi Pkhakadze, MD, MPH, PhD
Editor-in-Chief, GMJ · Chair, PHIG
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