The USDA published (here) their new rules on verification and enforcement of Organic certification in January this year. We are now into the implementation period. Businesses must comply by 19 March 2024. US retailers are starting to map out exactly what the new rules mean for them, typified by an article in last week’s trade press (here). There are also requirements for food businesses that export Organic products to the US, with a mandatory electronic import certificate and the need for all agents in the supply chain to be certified. The new procedures should strengthen traceability and reduce the opportunity for fraud.
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