Integrating Trusted Control Bodies with the European Trade Indexes Registry (EUTIR): Strengthening Trust in Organic Trade and Digital Verification

The document outlines a strategic proposal for integrating recognised organic control bodies with the European Trade Indexes Registry (EUTIR) to enhance trust, transparency, and efficiency in organic trade. It advocates for EUTIR as a decentralised, interoperable digital infrastructure that verifies the authenticity, integrity, and traceability of trade-related data through metadata registration, leveraging technologies like Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) and global identifiers such as LEI/vLEI. The integration aims to align organic certification with digital verification, prevent fraud, ensure regulatory compliance, and support the EUs green and digital transition. The proposal includes legislative amendments, a framework for accreditation and certification, GDPR compliance, and a broader vision for a unified, AI-ready, and sustainable digital trade ecosystem across the EU and globally.