Law No. 89-VIII “On the production and circulation of organic products”.

This Law primarily addresses the legal framework governing the production and trade of organic products, emphasizing the development of a national organic market aligned with environmental conservation, public health, and sustainable resource management principles. It establishes objectives such as ensuring product integrity, promoting domestic consumption, developing national brands, and supporting scientific research. The legislation is based on national laws, international treaties ratified by Kazakhstan, and aims to create an enabling environment that fosters environmentally friendly, human health-conscious, and biodiversity-preserving organic production. Key measures include the regulation of organic production processes, certification procedures, and the establishment of conformity assessment mechanisms. Producers must adhere to specific conditions, such as using healthy raw materials and avoiding synthetic substances, with conformity certification being voluntary but necessary for product labelling and export. The legislation introduces the concept of simple partnerships and a Joint Guarantee System (PGS) to facilitate collective organic certification, emphasizing principles of joint participation, transparency, and trust. The document also details the recognition of foreign conformity certificates and mandates proper labelling, including the use of the terms "organic" or "producer" in product markings. Implementation is overseen by the Competent Authority, which develops regulations, maintains a register of organic producers, and ensures compliance through state control and supervision. Local authorities are tasked with public information dissemination and supporting producers, while the legislation also addresses violations and enforcement mechanisms to uphold compliance.