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
With USDA Secretary Nominee Tom Vilsack's Proven History of Pushing a Big Ag and GMO Agenda, Here is What We Should Be Doing Differently Dec 16, 2020 Organic Policy and Standards It is time for the organic industry to have a plan when it comes to having its interests represented at the USDA. Quick Hits: 13 items Linked Articles: 9 items
For USDA Secretary, Representative Marcia Fudge is Our Best Bet Nov 18, 2020 Organic Policy and Standards The organic industry is in for a very, very rough ride if former Sen. Heidi Heitkamp secures the USDA Secretary post in the Biden administration. Quick Hits: 13 items Linked Articles: 9 items
With the National Organic Standards Board Reapproving Inert Ingredients, Will the Industry Take a Stand? Nov 04, 2020 Organic Policy and Standards The NOSB's continued delay of dealing with synthetic "inerts" is betraying the trust of organic consumers. Quick Hits: 8 items Linked Articles: 10 items
EU’s Proposed Rule Could Cause Real Damage to Organic Farmers in Developing Countries, Digitization Must be Part of the Solution Oct 07, 2020 Organic Policy and Standards Developed countries need to be much smarter in how they are adopting organic policy measures. Quick Hits: 12 items Linked Articles: 10 items
When it Comes to How Organic Produce is Grown, Consumers Must Demand Much Greater Transparency Sep 09, 2020 Organic Policy and Standards We need full-disclosure as to how organic produce is grown -- either in the soil or not in the soil. Quick Hits: 11 items Linked Articles: 10 items
Addressing the Supply Side of the Equation is a Golden Opportunity to Defeat Fraudulent Organic Grains from Abroad Jul 29, 2020 Organic Policy and Standards Bolstering the domestic organic grain market is an important part of the solution. Quick Hits: 11 items Linked Articles: 9 items
The USDA Asserts Total Power over the Organic Industry’s Agenda May 06, 2020 Organic Policy and Standards It is time for members of the National Organic Standards Board to assert their statutory authority, which was granted to them by Congress. Quick Hits: 8 items Linked Articles: 6 items
Center for Food Safety, Farmers and Industry Stakeholders File Lawsuit against the USDA for Allowing Hydroponics in Organic Mar 03, 2020 Organic Policy and Standards Hydroponics is one of the most controversial issues in the organic industry, and a lawsuit against the USDA will seek to get this practice removed from organic.
5 New People Named to the National Organic Standards Board -- Will They Protect Organic? Jan 22, 2020 Organic Policy and Standards A look at the five new NOSB board members and why their votes matter so much. Quick Hits: 7 items Linked Articles: 9 items
When it Comes to Ingredients, Organic was Designed to be Exclusive -- Not Inclusive Nov 20, 2019 Organic Policy and Standards When ingredients get placed on the National List, it is becoming next to impossible to get them off. And with this comes real consequences. Quick Hits: 8 items Linked Articles: 10 items
