Posted on Feb 5, 2023
USDA strengthens rules and enforcement to make sure organic products are really organic
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LOT OF SYNTHETIC/FAKE STUFF GOING ON: PO1 William "Chip" Nagel good day Brother William, always informational and of the most interesting. Thanks for sharing, have a blessed day!
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..."Everyone is aware that fraud can still continue. And while this is real progress, it’s not a panacea,” Ross said. “There will always be people who try to get around the rules.”
To Welsch, that means enforcement is as important as the new regulations. He said it falls on individual certifiers like his company and the USDA to keep an eye out for bad actors and find ways to improve.
“Time will tell whether these rules are enough,” he said. “If we implement these new rules with the intention which they're created, then it should be more effective and benefit consumers and organic farmers.”...
..."Everyone is aware that fraud can still continue. And while this is real progress, it’s not a panacea,” Ross said. “There will always be people who try to get around the rules.”
To Welsch, that means enforcement is as important as the new regulations. He said it falls on individual certifiers like his company and the USDA to keep an eye out for bad actors and find ways to improve.
“Time will tell whether these rules are enough,” he said. “If we implement these new rules with the intention which they're created, then it should be more effective and benefit consumers and organic farmers.”...
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