4.8 Storage and Transport

4.8.1 Product integrity should be maintained during any storage and transportation and handling by use of the following precautions:

-  Organic products must be protected at all times from co-mingling with non-organic products.
-  Organic products must be protected at all times from contact with materials and substances not permitted for use in organic farming and handling.

4.8.2 Where only part of the unit is certified, other product not covered by this Standard should be stored and handled separately and both types of products should be clearly identified.

4. 8.3 Bulk stores for organic product should be separate from conventional product stores and clearly labelled to that effect.

4. 8.4 Storage areas and transport containers for organic product should be cleaned using methods and materials permitted in organic production.  Measures should be taken to prevent possible contamination from any pesticide or other treatment not listed in Section 10 before using a storage area or container that is not dedicated solely to products.