Products of beef must fulfil the criteria laid down in Regulation (EU) 2018/848 of the European Parlament and of the Council on organic production and labelling of organic products, as well as the following requirements:
- Young bulls must be kept on pasture.
- All animals must spend at least two months outside in addition to the statutory grazing period of at least 60 days.
- The keeper works in accordance with a preventative healthcare plan and veterinary inspection upon any sign of poor animal health. Preventative medication, with the exception of vaccination, is not permitted.
- In addition to anaesthesia, all animals must be given pain relief.