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Watchdog Group OrganicEye alleges Corruption at the USDA and CCOF

In 2024, OrganicEye filed a legal complaint against CCOF, the nation’s largest certifier, citing conflict of interest. Now, OrganicEye released a white paper saying that CCOF, which, despite numerous inspections over a period of years, failed to identify serious animal welfare violations and the use of banned toxins on California’s Alexandre Family Farm. In a statement from Alexandre Family Farm, the company said that “our commitment to our animals is unwavering, as is our commitment to upholding organic standards,” and “the OrganicEye report is riddled with falsehoods and repeats some animal welfare allegations that we are challenging in court.”

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OrganicEye has Published a Shopping Guide, Enabling Consumers to Identify the Best Organic Food

The watchdog group lists the 10 top USDA-accredited certifiers that enforce both the spirit and the letter of federal law governing organics.

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OrganicEye files Legal Complaints Against Two Organic Factory Dairies in Idaho

The watchdog group contends that Sunrise Organic Dairy and Deelstra Dairy — certified by Oregon Tilth and the Idaho Department of Agriculture, respectively — are operating Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFOs), a violation of organic rules.

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OrganicEye launches Campaign to Get Organic Farms and Brands to Switch Certifiers

The watchdog group is targeting organic certifiers that allow hydroponics and livestock factories, among other things, and it labels major certifiers CCOF, Oregon Tilth and QAI as “ethically-challenged.”

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Appeal Filed in Organic Grower Group Lawsuit Against the USDA

In the initial federal lawsuit, the USDA successfully challenged organic hazelnut grower Bruce Kaser’s standing to bring suit. On November 18th, he submitted his appeal to the 9th District Court. Our full story from last year on the grower group lawsuit.

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OrganicEye: Systemic Failure by the USDA’s National Organic Program to Enforce Federal Law

The watchdog organization has filed a formal request with the USDA Office of Inspector General to investigate the National Organic Program.

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Industry Watchdog Files Formal Legal Complaint Against Oregon Tilth

After having filed a legal complaint against CCOF, OrganicEye is now targeting a second organic certifier for improprieties, alleging that Oregon Tilth has received contributions, conference sponsorships and other payments over and above certification fees from operations that it oversees.

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Industry Watchdog Files Formal Legal Complaint Against CCOF, the Largest Organic Certifier

OrganicEye has (1) requested the USDA Office of Inspector General investigate the National Organic Program and (2) filed a formal legal complaint against CCOF, documenting hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of contributions, advertising purchases, conference sponsorships and other payments over and above certification fees.

USDA Permits Massive Imports of Uninspected Organic Products

A new lawsuit alleges violation of federal law and a green light for organic fraud.

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USDA Challenged on Illegal GMO Use in Organics

Watchdog organization OrganicEye has sent a letter to the USDA, as a preliminary alternative to litigation, requesting the National Organic Standards Board convene a public forum to fully explore the issue.

OrganicEye Report: Coatings on Fresh Produce and the 2023 Apeel Controversy

According to watchdog organization OrganicEye, the dustup sensitized organic consumers to the corporate-dominated safety review of synthetic and non-organic materials used in organic production.

NOSB Recap: The Not-So-Subtle Influence of the Corporate Lobby on Organic Rulemaking

Watchdog group OrganicEye gives a recap of the recently held National Organic Standards Board meeting in Atlanta.

Report: Corporate Control of Organic is Intensifying

In a new report by watchdog group OrganicEye, the interests of organic consumers and small farmers are being pushed aside as corporations consolidate their control of the industry.

OrganicEye Takes Aim at EWG’s Clean 15

The organic watchdog group challenges the legitimacy of encouraging shoppers to purchase commonly contaminated conventional (non-organic) produce.

USDA Accused of Endangering Organic Consumers

Watchdog group OrganicEye has filed a petition calling for the removal of conventionally-produced, high-nitrate celery powder, which is currently approved as a preservative in organic meats.

NOSB has First In-Person Meeting Since Covid Hit

OrganicEye has the full recap of Day 1, Day 2 and Day 3 at last week’s National Organic Standards Board meeting.

OrganicEye Appeals to Biden/Vilsack to Reverse Corporate Dominance in Organic Governance at the USDA

The organic watchdog group’s updated white paper profiles the lobbyist-affiliated appointees to the National Organic Standards Board.

Beyond Pesticides and OrganicEye Continue Their Fight Against Mislabeled Organic CBD

Beyond Pesticides filed another lawsuit against a company alleged to be mislabeling CBD products as organic.

OrganicEye Appeals to Biden Administration and Congress to Reverse Corporate Dominance and Consolidation in Organics

A new white paper from the consumer advocacy group OrganicEye profiles the lobbyist-affiliated appointees to the National Organic Standards Board.

Lawsuit Targets The ‘Wild West’ of Organic CBD Marketing

With the USDA failing to take action, Beyond Pesticides and its investigative arm, OrganicEye, have filed a lawsuit against two companies that market CBD products identified with false or misleading organic status claims.

Report: Organic CBD Products and the “Wild West” of Fraudulent Labels

Investigative organization OrganicEye has just released a report on CBD that will help guide shoppers in choosing the safest, most authentic organic products.

OrganicEye Announces Legal Action to Combat “Organic” Factory Dairies

The watchdog organization has filed a legal complaint against Natural Prairie, one of the nation’s largest “organic” factory dairies.