A series of proposed instructions for certifying imported organic products may not go far enough to address concerns of market integrity, says analyst.
An audit of control systems used on US imports of organic feed grains and other products found areas where transparency, control and oversight were lacking.
Investigations, staffing changes and increased due diligence were among the recommendations offered by US organic organizations after reports of mislabeled imported organic feed grains.
Starting at the end of March, US feed crop producers working toward organic certification will be able to gain funding support for some fees involved in the certification process.
Developing an official ‘label’ for organic conversion-grade produce would let farmers secure price premiums while they are going through the organic conversion process, claims a new European study.
UK organic farmers will not have the option to switch to conventional animal feed during the recession, the Soil Association has decided, as a consultation raised concern for consumer confidence.
UK organic certifiers are in early stage discussions over whether it could be feasible for organic farmers to feed some animals conventional feed for a limited period, without compromising their organic certification in the long term.
