In the scientific article the need to develop organic production as an important priority for the development of the state food industry are emphasized. A comparative description of European countries with similar natural development potential of the organic sector to Ukraine is made, the volume of the domestic market of organic products in Ukraine is analyzed. The research revealed that Ukraine is a world leader in the production of organic honey, occupies a leading position in the area of certified land, and mainly specializes in the cultivation of grain and oilseeds. It is determined that the key element in the process of development of organic production in Ukraine was the adoption of the Law of Ukraine «On basic principles and requirements for organic production, circulation and labeling of organic products». The law regulates the basic principles and requirements for state organic production, circulation and labeling of organic products, principles of legal regulation of organic production, circulation of organic products and functioning of the organic products market, legal bases of central executive bodies, organic market participants and public policy in these areas. It is proved that an important step towards the development of state organic production is the adoption by the Government of the «Procedure for certification of organic production and circulation of organic products», which was developed taking into account the requirements of EU legislation. The document defines the rules of certification of organic production and circulation of organic products, as well as the procedure for issuing a certificate, its duplicate and form. Given that Ukraine is a leading supplier of organic products to foreign markets, as evidenced by the above data, the introduction of its own certification system will enhance Ukraine’s image in the world trade arena. In addition, it will contribute to the sustainable development of the state organic sector, increase the transparency of production and saturate the state market with organic products. The author notes the first important steps in the development of state organic production, based on which the main problems of such development are identified, which will form an effective infrastructure of the organic market, ensure both environmental and food security of agriculture as a whole.