Baden-Württemberg quality label
The "Baden-Württemberg Quality Mark" (QZ BW) recognises products with a product and process quality that exceeds the legal standard.
Responsible department
professional organisations (licensees) approved by the label holder (Ministry for Rural Areas and Consumer Protection)
Details
Prerequisite
Producers of plant products must comply with the rules of integrated and controlled crop production. This means, for example, that they
- Include beneficial organisms (e.g. predatory mites, lacewings) in the plant protection concept,
- Only use plant protection products with justification (the Use must be documented),
- not use growth regulators in cereal cultivation and
- may not use fertilisers containing sewage sludge on the entire farm.
Tip: The detailed regulations for different plant products can be found in the download area on the Baden-Württemberg joint marketing website.
Producers of animal products must comply with more extensive rules. This means, for example, that they
- only Fatten animals that were born in Baden-Württemberg or a neighbouring federal state,
- predominantly use feed from their own farm,
- Only purchase feed from authorised suppliers,
- document the purchase of feed in a traceable manner,
- only use feed that is not subject to GMO labelling,
- conclude a contract with a specialised veterinarian for regular Conclude a contract with a specialised veterinarian for regular stock care and
- Carry out animal transport in accordance with animal welfare regulations.
Tip: The detailed regulations for different animal products can be found in the download area on the Baden-Württemberg Community Marketing website.
Procedure
You can apply for a trademark usage contract or a participation agreement for producers from an approved licence holder.
Tip: You can find an up-to-date list of licence holders on the Baden-Württemberg Community Marketing website. In the download area there you will also find the trademark statutes, forms and checklists and further information on how to apply.
Deadlines
none
Required documents
Ask the respective licence holder directly which documents you need to submit.
Costs
The licence holder does not charge any fees for the use of the quality mark.
Note: The licence holders may charge fees to cover their costs. Costs are mainly incurred through the prescribed inspections and tests. Costs incurred by licence holders are invoiced directly or charged on a pro rata basis in a pay-as-you-go system.
Processing time
The processing time depends on the availability of the certification body that has to carry out the initial inspection of the applicant.
Miscellaneous
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Release note
machine generated, based on the German release by: Ministerium Ländlicher Raum Baden-Württemberg, 09.04.2025