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July 2025
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The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit upholds Organic “Grower Group” Certification

The ruling affirmed a 2024 federal district court decision that the challenger — Bruce Kaser, an Oregon organic hazelnut grower — hasn’t proven that he has directly suffered an “injury-in-fact” from USDA’s labeling regulation. Center for Food Safety called it a “vital victory” for organic stakeholders, and OrganicEye said a request to the appellate court for reconsideration has been filed.

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