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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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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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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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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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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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.
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A new lawsuit alleges violation of federal law and a green light for organic fraud.
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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.
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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.
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Watchdog group OrganicEye gives a recap of the recently held National Organic Standards Board meeting in Atlanta.
Read Article 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.
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The organic watchdog group challenges the legitimacy of encouraging shoppers to purchase commonly contaminated conventional (non-organic) produce.
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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.
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OrganicEye has the full recap of Day 1, Day 2 and Day 3 at last week’s National Organic Standards Board meeting.
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The organic watchdog group’s updated white paper profiles the lobbyist-affiliated appointees to the National Organic Standards Board.
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Beyond Pesticides filed another lawsuit against a company alleged to be mislabeling CBD products as organic.
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A new white paper from the consumer advocacy group OrganicEye profiles the lobbyist-affiliated appointees to the National Organic Standards Board.
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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.
Read Article Investigative organization OrganicEye has just released a report on CBD that will help guide shoppers in choosing the safest, most authentic organic products.
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The watchdog organization has filed a legal complaint against Natural Prairie, one of the nation’s largest “organic” factory dairies.
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