Do you have organic products?
a pro-DOT-ti bio-LO-ji-ci
Asking whether the stall carries certified organic produce.
Organic (biologico, abbr. BIO) certification is regulated by the EU. Italian markets increasingly have dedicated bio stalls, though some small farmers grow without pesticides but cannot afford official certification. It is worth asking both questions.
Sono biologici?
Are they organic?
About specific items already selected
Sono trattati?
Have they been treated (with pesticides)?
More direct question about pesticide use
Ha la certificazione biologica?
Do you have organic certification?
Formal, asking for the official certificate
Italy has one of the largest areas of certified organic farmland in Europe. The Bio label requires EU-accredited inspection. However, many small Italian farmers practice organic methods without the paperwork, especially in rural southern Italy.