Pesticide Residue Testing Needs to be Dramatically Improved to Help Address Fraud in Organic May 07, 2025 Organic Policy and Standards Better guidance for organic certifiers is on the way. Quick Hits: 11 items Linked Articles: 9 items
CBS Affiliate spotlights Hydroponics in Organic Oct 04, 2024 Organic Policy and Standards Despite what the USDA and many certifiers want you to believe, hydroponics in organic is not a settled issue.
A Third Organic Certifier Faces Conflict of Interest Complaint Sep 11, 2024 Organic Policy and Standards This time, Florida Organic Growers and its certification arm, Quality Certification Services, are facing scrutiny. Quick Hits: 11 items Linked Articles: 9 items
Thanks to Recent Supreme Court Rulings, Organic Can No Longer Expect Business as Usual Aug 14, 2024 Organic Policy and Standards The way that the National Organic Program will be managed has forever changed. Quick Hits: 10 items Linked Articles: 10 items
Preparing the Next Generation of Organic Inspectors Must be a Priority for All of Us Jun 05, 2024 Organic Policy and Standards Is the industry doing what is needed? Quick Hits: 11 items Linked Articles: 9 items
OrganicEye files Legal Complaint Against CCOF, the Nation’s Largest Organic Certifier, Citing Conflict of Interest Feb 07, 2024 Organic Policy and Standards The USDA must now determine if it has merit or not. Quick Hits: 11 items Linked Articles: 9 items
If Grower Groups are Deemed Illegal, Industry Executives Foresee Chaos in Organic Nov 21, 2023 Organic Policy and Standards The removal of grower groups has the potential to severely disrupt the global organic supply chain. Quick Hits: 10 items Linked Articles: 10 items
Lawsuit Alleges that the USDA has Turned a Blind Eye to Illegal Grower Group Certifications, Which Have Greatly Harmed American Farmers and Consumers Nov 08, 2023 Organic Policy and Standards If true, it's another horrible blow to the integrity of the organic seal. Quick Hits: 11 items Linked Articles: 11 items
The Formula for Organic isn't Complicated, But Not Everyone Wants to Follow it Aug 02, 2023 Organic Policy and Standards How the two add-on labels -- Regenerative Organic Certified® and Real Organic Project -- are more important than ever. Quick Hits: 11 items Linked Articles: 9 items
Organic Certifiers Take an Unprecedented Stand Against the USDA Jun 07, 2023 Organic Policy and Standards The Organic Agriculture is Soil-Based position statement is an incredibly significant development. Quick Hits: 11 items Linked Articles: 11 items
With a New Strengthening Organic Enforcement Rule, the USDA Has to Demonstrate its Will Feb 01, 2023 Organic Policy and Standards The SOE is a significant step forward, but some industry observers are expressing caution. Quick Hits: 12 items Linked Articles: 15 items
Despite What Has Been Reported, Certified Organic Clothing and Textiles are Not Suffering from Endemic Fraud. The System is Getting Stronger Each Day. Nov 30, 2022 Organic Policy and Standards A counter to the very one-sided NYT story about fraud in organic cotton. Quick Hits: 11 items Linked Articles: 10 items
The First Step for GMOs to be Allowed in Organic is Public Discussion -- Which is Now Happening Nov 16, 2022 Organic Policy and Standards Is it just a matter of time before GMOs are allowed in organic? Quick Hits: 10 items Linked Articles: 10 items
The New Organic Animal Welfare Standards Provide More Clarity but May Be a Serious Step Backwards Sep 07, 2022 Organic Policy and Standards Many non-profit groups believe that the language in the proposed rule falls very short. Quick Hits: 10 items Linked Articles: 10 items
Something is Working in Denmark -- A National Organic Policy Aug 24, 2022 Organic Policy and Standards Key stakeholders in organic need to join forces and agree on enough things to have a common framework. Quick Hits: 9 items Linked Articles: 9 items
The USDA's Power Grab Threatens the Independence of the National Organic Standards Board Aug 10, 2022 Organic Policy and Standards A seemingly arbitrary application of administrative rules puts the future of organic at risk. Quick Hits: 8 items Linked Articles: 9 items
UK to Financially Reward Organic Farmers and Those Transitioning to Organic. The U.S. Needs its Own Approach. Dec 22, 2021 Organic Policy and Standards The industry must start prioritizing the ROC and ROP add-on organic labels. Quick Hits: 10 items Linked Articles: 11 items
Subverting the Law isn't Taking Place Just on Organic Farmland. It is Also Happening at National Organic Standards Board Meetings. Nov 10, 2021 Organic Policy and Standards Troubling developments, right before our very eyes. Quick Hits: 12 items Linked Articles: 11 items
The Blurry Lines of a Fraudulent Organic Product Jun 23, 2021 Organic Policy and Standards Part II of fraud in organic and how the industry can change the narrative -- if it wants to. Quick Hits: 12 items Linked Articles: 9 items
Congress Introduces Bill to Hold USDA Accountable, Many Organic Consumer Groups are Currently Not Endorsing It May 12, 2021 Organic Policy and Standards When it comes to overseeing organic, business as usual is no longer going to suffice at the USDA. Quick Hits: 11 items Linked Articles: 9 items
USDA Secretary Vilsack Responds to Small Organic Famers, Meeting Soon Apr 28, 2021 Organic Policy and Standards Having been ignored for years, small organic farmers are finally getting the attention of the Secretary of the USDA. Quick Hits: 14 items Linked Articles: 9 items
With Ocean-Based Aquaculture Already Recommended for Approval in Organic, is Wild-Caught Fishing Next? Mar 17, 2021 Organic Policy and Standards The industry must push back against attempts to allow organic labels for aquaculture and wild-caught seafood. Quick Hits: 12 items Linked Articles: 10 items
Educating Consumers is a Key Part of the Real Organic Project's Plan to Protect Our Food Supply Feb 17, 2021 Organic Policy and Standards A look into the Real Organic Project and its brand new Real Organic Symposium. Quick Hits: 14 items Linked Articles: 9 items
If We Want Better Enforcement and More Clarity on Rules, the Industry Needs to Change its Approach Feb 03, 2021 Organic Policy and Standards It's time for the organic industry to change its approach if we want to see a stronger regulatory system. Quick Hits: 11 items Linked Articles: 10 items
