Organic producers’ livelihoods depend on strong and consistent enforcement of organic regulations. More recently, others in the organic supply chain have entered the fraudulent arena. Some in the organic sector note that the increased demand for organically produced foods in recent years may be contributing to the increase in such cases. As a longtime organic farmer, I know how expensive and time consuming it is to adhere to the required standards to earn a USDA [C]ertified [O]rganic label. Advocates for organic integrity look forward to the improvements this SOE is designed to launch, will pay attention to its impacts on the organic sector, and continue to encourage public engagement with keeping organic strong.

Source: Washington Post January 27, 2023 14:17 UTC