Bio-Siegel
The Federal Ministry for Food, Agriculture and Consumer Protection
Germany's official organic label for food and agricultural products
The Bio-Siegel costs $0 USD. Over 7,000+ products have earned this certification worldwide. Renewal costs $0 USD every 12 months.
Key Strengths
- Germany's official state-backed organic label with high consumer recognition
- Backed by EU Organic Regulation, ensuring rigorous and harmonized standards
- Usable alongside the EU Bio-Logo for dual-label marketing
- Over 112,000 registered products across 7,300+ companies
- Free to use after certification — no licensing fee for the label itself
- Verified by independent accredited control bodies (Öko-Kontrollstellen)
Ideal For
Best suited for food producers, processors, importers, and traders in Germany and the EU who want to market their agricultural products as certified organic. Particularly valuable for businesses targeting German consumers who recognize and trust the national Bio-Siegel label alongside the EU organic logo.
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German, English
2001
7K+
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Program WebsiteThe Federal Ministry for Food, Agriculture and Consumer ProtectionLast verified Mar 11, 2026