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USDA proposes tighter organic standards

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USDA proposes tighter organic standards Food Processing Requirements for organic food and beverage products would be tightened up and fraud detection strengthened under regulatory changes now being considered by USDA. The proposed regulations, released Aug. 5, "are intended to protect integrity in the organic supply chain and build consumer and industry trust in the USDA organic label," according to a USDA news release. They would accomplish this by establishing or improving organic control systems, traceability and regulatory enforcement. READ MORE

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