Jack Cooper of the Food Industry Environmental Network has circulated a commentary based on a July 3, 2009, Washington Post report alleging that products labeled with the "Organic" seal may not comply with the standards of the National Organic Program.
The Inspector General's Office of the USDA has initiated an investigation into the oversight of private certifiers and the level of adherence to the rigid standards imposed by the statutory regulations. At issue is whether consumers paying a premium for the USDA Organic seal are in fact assured that all the requirements relating to non-GMO ingredients and freedom from pesticides and synthetic fertilizers are met.
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